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The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University
山西医科大学第二医院
Founded in 1919, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University is a hospital in Taiyuan, among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide.
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About
The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University is one of the two principal teaching hospitals of Shanxi Medical University and one of the leading comprehensive medical institutions in Shanxi Province. Located in Taiyuan, it provides tertiary-level care across all major specialties and is particularly recognized for its orthopedics and hematology programs. It serves as both a major clinical training site and a provincial referral center.
History & scale
Founded in 1919, the hospital has a history of over 100 years — one of the oldest modern hospitals in Shanxi, established during the Republican era. With approximately 2,500 inpatient beds, it is one of the largest hospitals in the province. The hospital has been extensively modernized and serves as a cornerstone of specialist medical care in Shanxi.
Star specialties
The hospital's orthopedics department is a national-level key specialty — managing joint replacement, spinal surgery, trauma, and sports medicine at high volume, serving as the provincial orthopedic referral center. Hematology is another signature program, managing leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood disorders — Shanxi has specific hematological disease patterns related in part to environmental benzene exposure, giving the hospital's hematologists particular clinical experience. Other strong departments: cardiovascular medicine and surgery, neurosurgery, general surgery, respiratory medicine (managing the province's high burden of respiratory disease), gastroenterology, and emergency medicine.
Achievements & recognition
As a Grade A Class A (三甲) hospital under Shanxi Medical University, it holds national key clinical specialty designations in orthopedics and hematology. It is central to medical education and research in Shanxi.
International services
International patient services are limited. Some senior specialists in the flagship departments have international training or conference experience. English-language support varies. International patients should contact the hospital in advance and arrange interpretation support.
Why choose this hospital
For international patients in Shanxi, the Second Hospital is a strong choice for orthopedic surgery and hematological conditions. Its orthopedic program is the leading bone and joint center in the province with national-level recognition. Its centennial history gives it institutional depth.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University located?
- The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University is located in Taiyuan, China.
- Is The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University a reputable hospital?
- The Second Hospital of Shanxi 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 The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University?
- Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (+86-351-3365111).
