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The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
浙江大学医学院附属第二医院
The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine is a Top-20 national hospital in Hangzhou, ranked nationally in 10 specialties.
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About
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine (SAHZU) was founded as Hangzhou Hospital in 1869, making it one of China's most venerable Western-medicine hospitals. Today it operates as a full-spectrum academic medical center with standout capabilities in rare diseases, ophthalmology, and emergency medicine.
History & scale
Scale and Heritage: SAHZU manages approximately 3,000 beds distributed across its Jiefang Road and Binjiang campuses, plus the newly launched Xiaoshan International Medical Center, collectively serving north of 5 million outpatients yearly. A continuous 150-year history embodies an unbroken tradition of clinical innovation and community service in China's most affluent province.
Star specialties
Leading Disciplines: SAHZU occupies the #2 national position in Rare Diseases, running one of China's most expansive multidisciplinary rare disease centers with concentrated expertise in genetic diagnostics, lysosomal storage disorders, and hereditary neurological conditions. It places #4 in Ophthalmology, #4 in Emergency Medicine, #5 in Neurosurgery, and #5 in Cardiovascular Disease. The Eye Center has pioneered femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery and intricate vitreoretinal procedures, functioning as the National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases. The Emergency Medicine Department, directed by one of China's foremost critical care physicians, serves as a national template for pre-hospital trauma systems.
Achievements & recognition
Distinctions and Landmarks: SAHZU's surgical teams completed China's first successful pediatric liver transplant and the hospital was among the earliest to build a dedicated rare disease clinical research network. Its cardiovascular surgeons lead in minimally invasive valve repair and hybrid coronary revascularization approaches. The institution carries JCI accreditation and HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7 certification.
International services
Services for International Patients: The Xiaoshan campus International Medical Center delivers comprehensive English-language support, assigned international patient coordinators, VIP inpatient accommodations, and seamless access across all specialty departments. The Binjiang campus houses a Medilink-connected international medicine unit.
Why choose this hospital
Why Select SAHZU: Individuals confronting rare or undiagnosed diseases — particularly those of suspected genetic or metabolic origin — will encounter multidisciplinary expertise at SAHZU's Rare Disease Center that few hospitals worldwide can rival. The ophthalmology program is equally compelling for complex eye surgeries, pairing high procedural volumes with globally competitive outcomes in a city celebrated for its scenery and livability.
Nationally ranked specialties — Fudan ranking, 10 in total
Location & getting there
Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine located?
- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine is located in Hangzhou, China.
- Is The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine a top-ranked hospital?
- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine 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 10 specialties.
- What is The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine best known for?
- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine is nationally recognized for Rare Diseases, Ophthalmology, Emergency Medicine and other specialties.
- Can international patients visit The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine?
- Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (Intl: +86-571-83823552).
