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◆ Class III-A · National Top 5%
The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University
河北医科大学第一医院
Founded in 1971, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University is a hospital in Shijiazhuang, among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide.
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About
The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University is a comprehensive teaching hospital in Shijiazhuang, the capital of Hebei Province. As part of Hebei Medical University — the leading medical school in the province — it provides tertiary-level care across major specialties and serves as a clinical training site. Among the Hebei Medical University hospitals, the First Hospital has developed particular strengths in neuroscience and cardiovascular medicine.
History & scale
Founded in 1971, the hospital is the youngest of the major Hebei Medical University-affiliated hospitals. With approximately 2,000 inpatient beds, it has grown substantially. Its facilities have been modernized, and it benefits from Hebei Medical University's academic resources.
Star specialties
The hospital is noted for its neurology and neurosurgery programs — managing stroke, brain tumors, and neurological disorders at high volume. Cardiovascular medicine provides interventional cardiology. Other departments: general surgery, orthopedics, respiratory medicine, gastroenterology, obstetrics and gynecology, and emergency medicine. The hospital also has a mental health / psychiatry program — psychiatric services in general hospitals are less universally available in China, and this is a distinguishing feature.
Achievements & recognition
As a Grade A Class A (三甲) hospital under Hebei Medical University, it holds provincial key clinical specialty designations. It serves as a standardized residency training base.
International services
International patient services are limited. Shijiazhuang, while the provincial capital, is less internationalized than coastal cities and is heavily influenced by its proximity to Beijing (~280 km away, about 1 hour by high-speed train). International patients needing complex care may be directed to Beijing hospitals. Some senior physicians have English proficiency. Interpretation should be independently arranged.
Why choose this hospital
For international patients in Shijiazhuang or Hebei Province, the First Hospital provides competent tertiary care with particular strengths in neurology and psychiatry. Its proximity to Beijing means that for the most complex conditions, transfer to Beijing hospitals is logistically feasible.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University located?
- The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University is located in Shijiazhuang, China.
- Is The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University a reputable hospital?
- The First Hospital of Hebei 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 First Hospital of Hebei Medical University?
- Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (+86-311-85917000).
