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The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University
南昌大学第二附属医院
Founded in 1927, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University is a hospital in Nanchang, among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide.
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About
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University is one of the two major teaching hospitals of Nanchang University and a leading comprehensive medical center in Jiangxi Province. Located in Nanchang, it provides tertiary-level medical and surgical care across all major specialties and is particularly recognized for its strengths in cardiovascular medicine and neurosurgery. It serves as both a major clinical training site and a provincial referral center.
History & scale
Founded in 1927, the hospital has a history of nearly a century — one of the older medical institutions in Jiangxi, with roots in the early period of Western-medicine hospital development in China. It now operates approximately 2,500 inpatient beds, making it one of the largest hospitals in the province. The hospital has been extensively modernized and serves as a cornerstone of specialist medical care in Jiangxi.
Star specialties
The hospital's cardiovascular medicine and surgery program is a provincial key specialty — it provides interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and cardiac surgery at the highest level available in Jiangxi. Neurosurgery is another flagship program, handling complex brain tumors, cerebrovascular disease, and neurotrauma as the provincial neurosurgical referral center. Other strong departments include general surgery, orthopedics, respiratory medicine, gastroenterology, nephrology, urology, and oncology. The hospital also operates a busy emergency medicine department and a comprehensive intensive care service.
Achievements & recognition
As a Grade A Class A (三甲) hospital and a major teaching hospital of Nanchang University, the institution is central to medical education and clinical research in Jiangxi. Multiple departments hold provincial key clinical specialty designations. The hospital trains medical students, residents, and graduate students for the Jiangxi healthcare workforce.
International services
International patient services are limited. Some senior physicians — particularly in cardiology and neurosurgery — have international training or conference experience and may conduct consultations in English. The hospital has less routine international patient flow than comparable hospitals in coastal provinces. International patients should contact the hospital's medical affairs office in advance and arrange interpretation support.
Why choose this hospital
For international patients in Jiangxi, the Second Affiliated Hospital is a strong choice for cardiovascular or neurosurgical care — these are its signature programs with the deepest expertise in the province. It is a capable comprehensive hospital for foreign nationals living in Nanchang who need tertiary hospital care.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University located?
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University is located in Nanchang, China.
- Is The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University a reputable hospital?
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang 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 Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University?
- Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (+86-791-86311111).
