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Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University
昆明医科大学第二附属医院
Founded in 1952, Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University is a hospital in Kunming, among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide.
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About
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University is the second major teaching hospital under Yunnan's leading medical university. Operating in Kunming alongside the First Affiliated Hospital, it has developed a distinct clinical profile with particular strengths in urology, burn treatment and plastic surgery, and rehabilitation medicine. It provides comprehensive tertiary care across all standard specialties while housing several programs that are recognized at provincial and national levels.
History & scale
Founded in 1952, the hospital has over 70 years of clinical history. With approximately 2,000 inpatient beds, it is a large teaching hospital. The hospital has been modernized and expanded over successive phases, with dedicated centers for urology, burn treatment, and rehabilitation that set it apart from a standard general hospital. Its location in Kunming places it within the medical ecosystem of Yunnan's capital city.
Star specialties
The hospital's most distinctive program is its burn treatment and plastic surgery center — recognized as a provincial key specialty, it manages severe burns, post-burn reconstruction, and complex wound care. Urology is another signature strength, covering stone disease (which has elevated prevalence in Yunnan related to diet, climate, and possibly water mineral content), urological oncology, and minimally invasive urological surgery. Rehabilitation medicine provides comprehensive post-surgical, post-stroke, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation — an often underdeveloped specialty in Chinese hospitals that is well-established here. Other capable departments include general surgery, orthopedics, cardiovascular medicine, neurology, respiratory medicine, and obstetrics and gynecology.
Achievements & recognition
The hospital holds Grade A Class A (三甲) accreditation and is a core teaching hospital of Kunming Medical University. Its burn center and urology department hold provincial key clinical specialty designations, and the burns program has national-level recognition. The hospital serves as a standardized residency training base and contributes to clinical research.
International services
International patient services are modest. Some senior physicians in the flagship specialties (burns, urology) have international training or conference experience. The hospital has less routine international patient flow than the First Affiliated Hospital or Yunnan First People's Hospital, but its specialized programs — particularly the burn center — may attract specific international referrals. English-language communication capability varies by department. International patients should contact the hospital's medical administration in advance and arrange interpretation support.
Why choose this hospital
For international patients, this hospital offers specific, focused value: its burn treatment center is one of the stronger burn programs in southwest China — relevant for severe burn victims in Yunnan or neighboring Southeast Asian countries. Its urology department provides high-volume expertise in stone disease management. For patients requiring intensive rehabilitation after surgery, stroke, or trauma, the hospital's dedicated rehabilitation medicine program offers services that may be more developed than at general hospitals. Patients from Myanmar, Laos, or northern Vietnam with burns, complex urological conditions, or rehabilitation needs may find this hospital a practical, relatively accessible option.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University located?
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University is located in Kunming, China.
- Is Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University a reputable hospital?
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University 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 Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University?
- Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (+86-871-65359999).
