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★ Fudan National Top 60
General Hospital of Eastern Theater Command, PLA
中国人民解放军东部战区总医院
General Hospital of Eastern Theater Command, PLA is a Top-60 national hospital in Nanjing, ranked nationally in 2 specialties.
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About
The General Hospital of Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army — formerly known as Nanjing General Hospital of Nanjing Military Region — is the premier military medical institution in eastern China. With a history spanning over 90 years, this hospital combines PLA discipline and trauma expertise with comprehensive civilian-facing tertiary care services.
History & scale
Scale and Heritage: The hospital operates over 2,000 beds from its campus on East Zhongshan Road in Nanjing, serving both military personnel and the civilian population of Jiangsu Province. Its PLA heritage ensures rigorous standards in emergency medicine, trauma surgery, and mass casualty preparedness, while its comprehensive specialty coverage serves as the tertiary referral center for eastern China's PLA installations and civilian communities alike.
Star specialties
Leading Disciplines: The hospital's strongest programs include General Surgery, Orthopedics, Nephrology, and Medical Imaging. The trauma and emergency medicine capabilities — continuously refined through military medical training and real-world disaster response — represent an institutional strength that permeates all surgical departments. The hospital also maintains strong programs in Cardiology, Neurology, and Oncology.
Achievements & recognition
Distinctions and Landmarks: As a PLA institution, the hospital has contributed to military medical advances in battlefield surgery, trauma resuscitation, and disaster medicine. Its nephrology program was among the first in eastern China to establish a comprehensive kidney transplant program, and its medical imaging department has pioneered teleradiology networks connecting military hospitals across the Eastern Theater Command.
International services
Services for International Patients: The hospital has experience serving foreign military personnel, diplomats, and expatriates in Nanjing. International patient services are coordinated through the main hospital administration, with English-capable medical staff available in major departments. Appointments are typically arranged in advance through the hospital's general contact channels.
Why choose this hospital
Why Select General Hospital of Eastern Theater Command: For patients in eastern China — especially those requiring complex general surgery, trauma care, or management of multi-system conditions — this hospital combines PLA surgical discipline with the comprehensive resources of a major military medical center, all located in Nanjing with excellent transportation links to Shanghai and Beijing.
Nationally ranked specialties — Fudan ranking, 2 in total
Location & getting there
Frequently asked questions
- Where is General Hospital of Eastern Theater Command, PLA located?
- General Hospital of Eastern Theater Command, PLA is located in Nanjing, China.
- Is General Hospital of Eastern Theater Command, PLA a top-ranked hospital?
- General Hospital of Eastern Theater Command, PLA ranks among China's leading hospitals on the authoritative Fudan University ranking — placed in the national Top 60 for overall strength, and ranked in the national top 10 for 2 specialties.
- What is General Hospital of Eastern Theater Command, PLA best known for?
- General Hospital of Eastern Theater Command, PLA is nationally recognized for Nephrology, Radiology.
- Can international patients visit General Hospital of Eastern Theater Command, PLA?
- Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support.
