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The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University
兰州大学第二医院
Founded in 1928, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University is a hospital in Lanzhou, among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide.
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About
The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University is the sister institution to the First Hospital, both operating under Lanzhou University's medical school. While both hospitals provide comprehensive tertiary care, the Second Hospital has developed particular strengths in neurosurgery, urology, and ophthalmology. Located in Lanzhou, it serves as a major teaching hospital and referral center for Gansu Province and the broader northwest region.
History & scale
Founded in 1928, the Second Hospital actually predates the First Hospital and has one of the longer institutional histories in northwest China. It operates approximately 3,000 inpatient beds, making it the larger of the two Lanzhou University hospitals by bed capacity. The hospital has been extensively modernized, with substantial investment in specialized centers for neurosciences, urology, and eye care.
Star specialties
The hospital's neurosurgery program is the leading neurosurgical service in Gansu, handling complex brain tumors, cerebrovascular disease, and neurotrauma — it serves as the provincial neurosurgical referral center. Urology is another flagship, covering stone disease (regionally prevalent), urological oncology, and minimally invasive procedures. Ophthalmology provides comprehensive eye care including cataract, retinal, and corneal surgery. Other strong departments include orthopedics, cardiovascular medicine, general surgery, respiratory medicine, and nephrology. The hospital also has a well-regarded emergency medicine department that functions as a major acute receiving center for Lanzhou.
Achievements & recognition
As a Grade A Class A (三甲) hospital under Lanzhou University, the Second Hospital holds multiple provincial and some national key clinical specialty designations. Its neurosurgery program is particularly recognized. The hospital is central to medical education and clinical research in northwest China.
International services
International patient services are limited but the hospital has some international academic connections through Lanzhou University. Senior specialists in the flagship departments (neurosurgery, urology, ophthalmology) may have international experience and some English proficiency. For routine care, Chinese-language communication is the norm. International patients should coordinate through the hospital's academic affairs or international cooperation office.
Why choose this hospital
For international patients, the Second Hospital is the primary choice in Gansu for neurosurgery, urology, and ophthalmology. Its 1928 founding gives it a depth of institutional history unusual for northwest China. For foreign nationals in the region needing specialized surgical care in these areas, it offers focused expertise with high procedural volumes.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University located?
- The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University is located in Lanzhou, China.
- Is The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University a reputable hospital?
- The Second Hospital of Lanzhou 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 The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University?
- Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (+86-931-8942222).
