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The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
中山大学附属第一医院
The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University is a Top-20 national hospital in Guangzhou, ranked nationally in 11 specialties.
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About
The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University (FAH-SYSU), established in 1910 in Guangzhou, serves as the flagship hospital of southern China's most prestigious university. It operates as a comprehensive clinical powerhouse, boasting nationally ranked excellence across an unusually broad spread of specialties.
History & scale
Scale and Heritage: With more than 3,000 beds and yearly outpatient volumes exceeding 5 million, this hospital functions as the medical center of gravity for the entire Pearl River Delta — China's most economically vibrant region. The striking new Lau Luen Hung inpatient tower houses dedicated international patient floors alongside some of the country's most advanced operating theaters.
Star specialties
Leading Disciplines: FAH-SYSU places #5 in Otolaryngology (ENT), #5 in Critical Care Medicine, #6 in Neurology, #6 in Nephrology, and #6 in Reproductive Medicine. The organ transplant enterprise — spanning kidney, liver, heart, and pancreas — ranks among China's most comprehensive, with renal transplant outcomes consistently landing in the national top three. The Neurology Department runs a world-class stroke center delivering mechanical thrombectomy with a median door-to-puncture interval under 60 minutes. The ENT Department leads nationally in cochlear implantation and intricate head and neck tumor surgery.
Achievements & recognition
Distinctions and Landmarks: FAH-SYSU's nephrology team launched China's first peritoneal dialysis program and continues to lead globally in PD technique survival and peritonitis prevention strategies. During the 2003 SARS outbreak, the hospital stood on the front lines alongside Zhong Nanshan's team, and its infectious disease and critical care protocols have been refined through multiple epidemic responses since. The hospital maintains robust collaborative links with leading centers in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia.
International services
Services for International Patients: The International Medical Center occupies floors 22 through 24 of the Lau Luen Hung Building, delivering English- and Cantonese-speaking care teams, hotel-caliber VIP suites, fast-tracked imaging and laboratory services, and direct billing arrangements with major international insurers. Appointments may be scheduled up to seven days ahead.
Why choose this hospital
Why Select FAH-SYSU: Anyone seeking southern China's most comprehensive tertiary care — especially for kidney transplantation, complex ENT surgery, or acute stroke management — will find FAH-SYSU is the region's foremost destination. Guangzhou's closeness to Hong Kong, its subtropical climate, and its world-renowned Cantonese cuisine render it a particularly congenial city for international visitors arriving from Southeast Asia.
Nationally ranked specialties — Fudan ranking, 11 in total
Location & getting there
Frequently asked questions
- Where is The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University located?
- The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University is located in Guangzhou, China.
- Is The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University a top-ranked hospital?
- The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University ranks among China's leading hospitals on the authoritative Fudan University ranking — placed in the national Top 20 for overall strength, and ranked in the national top 10 for 11 specialties.
- What is The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University best known for?
- The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University is nationally recognized for Otolaryngology (ENT), Critical Care Medicine, Neurology and other specialties.
- Can international patients visit The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University?
- Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (Intl: +86-20-87676366).
