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The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
广州医科大学附属第一医院
The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University is a Top-40 national hospital in Guangzhou, ranked nationally in 3 specialties including #1 in Respiratory Medicine.
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About
The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University occupies a singular position in global respiratory medicine: it holds the #1 ranking in China for Respiratory Medicine, a distinction earned under the leadership of Dr. Zhong Nanshan — the pulmonologist who became a household name across China and the world for his pivotal role in combating the 2003 SARS outbreak and the COVID-19 pandemic. This A+++ hospital is not merely China's best for lung disease — it is one of the world's most respected centers for respiratory and thoracic care.
History & scale
Scale and Heritage: The hospital operates across three campuses — Yanjiang, Datansha, and Haiyin — serving as both the clinical engine of Guangzhou Medical University and the national reference center for respiratory diseases. Its elevation to global prominence under Dr. Zhong's leadership has attracted respiratory specialists and patients from around the world seeking the highest level of pulmonary expertise.
Star specialties
Leading Disciplines: The hospital's #1-ranked Respiratory Medicine program covers the full pulmonary spectrum: severe asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, lung cancer, and respiratory infections including tuberculosis and emerging pathogens. The thoracic surgery team works in tight integration with respiratory medicine, performing high volumes of VATS lobectomy, segmentectomy, and complex tracheobronchial reconstruction. The hospital's experience with SARS, H5N1, H7N9, and COVID-19 has forged an infectious respiratory disease capability that is arguably unmatched globally.
Achievements & recognition
Distinctions and Landmarks: Under Dr. Zhong's guidance, the hospital has led national and international treatment guideline development for respiratory infections, asthma, and COPD. Its investigators have contributed landmark findings to the understanding of coronavirus pathophysiology and treatment. The hospital serves as the National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease.
International services
Services for International Patients: While the hospital does not maintain a dedicated international department with a standalone phone line, its Special Needs Service coordinates care for overseas patients, with English-capable staff available. Appointments are released daily at 8 PM for dates 8 days ahead, accessible through the hospital's WeChat platform.
Why choose this hospital
Why Select The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University: For any patient with a complex respiratory condition — severe asthma, unexplained cough, interstitial lung disease, or thoracic tumors — there is simply no higher-level center in China, and few anywhere in the world can match its depth of experience in pulmonary medicine.
Nationally ranked specialties — Fudan ranking, 3 in total
Location & getting there
Frequently asked questions
- Where is The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University located?
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University is located in Guangzhou, China.
- Is The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University a top-ranked hospital?
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University ranks among China's leading hospitals on the authoritative Fudan University ranking — placed in the national Top 40 for overall strength, and ranked in the national top 10 for 3 specialties.
- What is The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University best known for?
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University is nationally recognized for Respiratory Medicine, Thoracic Surgery, Allergy & Clinical Immunology.
- Can international patients visit The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University?
- Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (+86-20-83177190).
