中山大学附属第一医院 · Yuexiu & Nansha Districts · Designated international medical service hospital
A nationally ranked academic medical centre operating across Yuexiu and Nansha campuses. Its International Medical Department opened in May 2025 and has already treated more than 7,500 patients from 40 countries, with American patients forming the largest single group at around 15%. Widely recognised for solid organ transplantation and complex hepatobiliary surgery.
The department-level focus listed below is indicative and based on publicly reported clinical strengths. It describes where this hospital is typically referred to, not a formal designation by any authority. Suitability for your particular case is determined by the hospital's own specialists after reviewing your records.
Principal specialties
Reported strengths
As a comprehensive tertiary hospital, this institution is a sensible first destination when the diagnosis is unclear or when several specialties need to be involved at once. Multidisciplinary case review is standard practice, and the international department coordinates between departments on your behalf rather than leaving you to book each one separately.
As the provincial capital, Guangzhou concentrates the largest cluster of pilot hospitals and the widest range of subspecialties. Baiyun International Airport is the usual arrival point, with direct flights from Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The historic Yuexiu district holds several of the older institutions, while Tianhe and Haizhu host the newer academic campuses.
Compiled from hospital publications, official websites and published notices. Buildings, telephone numbers and pilot designations change without notice — confirm the current position with the international department before booking travel or paying for anything.