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Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University
东南大学附属中大医院
Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University is a Top-60 national hospital in Nanjing, ranked nationally in 2 specialties.
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About
Zhongda Hospital of Southeast University is Nanjing's rising academic medical star, distinguished by its nationally top-ranked Critical Care Medicine and Radiology departments. As the primary teaching hospital of Southeast University — one of China's top engineering and technology universities — Zhongda brings an unusual technological sophistication to clinical medicine.
History & scale
Scale and Heritage: The hospital operates over 1,500 beds and handles more than 2 million outpatient visits annually from its campus in Nanjing's Gulou District. Its affiliation with Southeast University, a university renowned for engineering and computer science, has fostered a distinctive institutional culture that embraces medical technology, AI-assisted diagnostics, and digital health innovation.
Star specialties
Leading Disciplines: Zhongda's Critical Care Medicine program ranks among China's very best, with a Department of Intensive Care Medicine that is a national leader in sepsis management, ARDS treatment, and ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation). The Radiology Department, also nationally elite, is equipped with advanced imaging technology including 3T MRI, dual-source CT, and PET/CT, and is renowned for diagnostic precision in complex neurological and cardiovascular imaging. The hospital also maintains strong programs in Neurology, Cardiology, and Orthopedics.
Achievements & recognition
Distinctions and Landmarks: Zhongda has been at the forefront of critical care innovation in China, developing sepsis treatment protocols and ECMO management strategies adopted by ICUs nationwide. The hospital's radiology AI research program, leveraging Southeast University's engineering strengths, has produced computer-aided diagnostic tools now deployed in multiple Chinese hospitals. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Zhongda intensivists played key roles in managing critically ill patients across Jiangsu Province.
International services
Services for International Patients: The hospital has experience providing care to international patients in Nanjing, with English-capable physicians available in major departments. International patient coordination can be arranged through the hospital's main administration channels.
Why choose this hospital
Why Select Zhongda Hospital: For patients requiring expert critical care — particularly for severe sepsis, ARDS, or conditions requiring ECMO — or advanced radiological diagnostics, Zhongda offers nationally elite expertise in a technologically sophisticated environment. Its affiliation with one of China's premier engineering universities ensures access to cutting-edge medical technology and AI-assisted diagnostics.
Nationally ranked specialties — Fudan ranking, 2 in total
Location & getting there
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University located?
- Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University is located in Nanjing, China.
- Is Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University a top-ranked hospital?
- Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University ranks among China's leading hospitals on the authoritative Fudan University ranking — placed in the national Top 60 for overall strength, and ranked in the national top 10 for 2 specialties.
- What is Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University best known for?
- Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University is nationally recognized for Critical Care Medicine, Radiology.
- Can international patients visit Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University?
- Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support.
