Dalian No. 3 People’s Hospital

About

Dalian No. 3 People's Hospital is a district-level general hospital in Dalian that has developed a particular reputation in ophthalmology, to the extent that it also functions as the Dalian Municipal Eye Hospital. While it provides standard general medical and surgical services appropriate for a mid-sized municipal hospital, its eye care program is its defining clinical identity — it serves as the primary ophthalmic referral center for the Dalian region and handles a high volume of both routine and complex eye procedures.

History & scale

Founded in 1950, the hospital has served Dalian for over seven decades. It operates approximately 1,000 inpatient beds, placing it in the mid-size range for Chinese urban hospitals. While the hospital's general medical and surgical facilities are functional and adequate for routine care, it is the ophthalmology center that has received the most investment and development, with dedicated eye surgery suites, laser treatment rooms, and specialized ophthalmic diagnostic equipment.

Star specialties

The hospital's ophthalmology department is its defining clinical program and functions essentially as the Dalian Eye Hospital. It covers the full spectrum of eye care: cataract surgery (using phacoemulsification with premium intraocular lens options), retinal disease (managing diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment), glaucoma (medical and surgical management), corneal disorders, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and refractive surgery. The department's high volume means its surgeons have extensive experience — an important quality indicator for microsurgical fields like ophthalmology. Beyond eye care, the hospital provides general internal medicine, general surgery, orthopedics, and emergency services at a standard community-hospital level.

Achievements & recognition

The hospital holds Grade A Class A (三甲) hospital status and operates the designated Dalian Municipal Eye Hospital. Its ophthalmology department is recognized as a key clinical specialty within the Dalian health system and handles one of the highest eye surgery volumes in southern Liaoning. The hospital serves as an ophthalmology training site and participates in regional blindness prevention programs.

International services

International patient services are basic. The ophthalmology department has some experience with international patients, and certain senior ophthalmologists may have working English proficiency for discussing surgical options and outcomes — an area where communication is critical given the elective, preference-sensitive nature of many eye procedures. General hospital services outside of ophthalmology are almost entirely Chinese-language. For international patients specifically seeking eye care, advance contact with the ophthalmology department is recommended to confirm which surgeons are most comfortable conducting English-language consultations.

Why choose this hospital

For international patients, this hospital is relevant almost exclusively for eye care. It represents the highest-volume, most specialized eye surgery center in Dalian at public-hospital pricing — a combination that can be attractive for procedures like cataract surgery where surgeon experience correlates strongly with outcomes. International patients who need eye surgery and are either living in the Dalian area or willing to travel specifically for affordable, high-volume ophthalmic surgical care should consider it. For non-eye conditions, other Dalian hospitals offer more comprehensive services with somewhat better international patient support.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Dalian No. 3 People’s Hospital located?

Dalian No. 3 People’s Hospital is located in Dalian, China.

Is Dalian No. 3 People’s Hospital a reputable hospital?

Dalian No. 3 People’s Hospital is a Class III-A hospital — the highest tier in China's grading system, held by only about 5% of hospitals nationwide.

Can international patients visit Dalian No. 3 People’s Hospital?

Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (+86-411-86519999).

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