The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University

About

The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, established in 1958 in Changsha, Hunan Province, belongs to the trio of Xiangya-affiliated hospitals that together form one of China's most esteemed medical networks. Xiangya — a name that has signified medical distinction in China for more than a hundred years — originated from the Yale-China Association (founded 1906), and the Xiangya hospitals continue to embody the exacting tradition of American-style medical education.

History & scale

Scale and Heritage: The hospital runs over 3,000 beds and records more than 4 million outpatient visits annually. It serves as the principal teaching hospital for Central South University's clinical medicine program, which consistently places among China's top 10 medical schools. The recently inaugurated outpatient building ranks among the largest ambulatory care facilities in central-south China.

Star specialties

Leading Disciplines: The Second Xiangya occupies the #3 national position in Psychiatry — its Mental Health Institute operates as a WHO Collaborating Center for Psychosocial Factors and Drug Dependence, and the department leads in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and related neuromodulation approaches for treatment-resistant depression. It places #3 in Clinical Pharmacy, #4 in Endocrinology, #8 in Cardiac Surgery, and #10 in Geriatrics. The Endocrinology Department carries the designation of National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, with concentrated expertise in diabetes prevention and thyroid cancer care.

Achievements & recognition

Distinctions and Landmarks: The Xiangya medical brand is one of only four in China to bear the historic couplet 'South Xiangya, North Union' — a century-old acknowledgment that Xiangya and PUMCH represented China's two preeminent medical poles. The Second Xiangya has pioneered digital health, becoming the first Chinese hospital to deploy an institution-wide AI-assisted mental health screening platform.

International services

Services for International Patients: The International Medical Department, located in Zone C on the 9th floor of the new outpatient building, supplies English-capable care coordination, VIP consultation rooms, and Medilink international insurance facilitation. Psychiatry services are accessible to international patients through established referral pathways.

Why choose this hospital

Why Select The Second Xiangya Hospital: For mental health conditions — particularly treatment-resistant depression, anxiety disorders, or addiction medicine — the Second Xiangya provides a depth of psychiatric expertise that is seldom encountered outside dedicated mental health institutions. The endocrinology program also stands among China's finest for complex metabolic disorders.

Nationally ranked specialties — Fudan ranking, 5 in total

Location & getting there

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University located?

The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University is located in Changsha, China.

Is The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University a top-ranked hospital?

The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South 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 5 specialties.

What is The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University best known for?

The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University is nationally recognized for Psychiatry, Clinical Pharmacy, Endocrinology and other specialties.

Can international patients visit The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University?

Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (Intl: +86-731-88618118).

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