Guangzhou · Specialist

Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center

中山大学肿瘤防治中心  ·  Yuexiu District  ·  Designated international medical service hospital

6 July 2026IMC opened
3 (2 CAS, 1 CAE)Academicians on staff
16:00 dailyAppointments released
Self-pay onlyPayment

Why international patients come here

A comprehensive cancer centre that opened its dedicated International Medical Center in July 2026, combining medical, surgical and radiation oncology on one campus. Ranked first nationally in oncology research output, with five-year survival for nasopharyngeal, lung, gastric, breast and cervical cancer reported at internationally leading levels.

Clinical strengths

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

Radiation OncologyNasopharyngeal CarcinomaThoracic OncologyGastrointestinal OncologyHaematological Oncology

Reported strengths

  • 2023 STEM ranking: first in China for oncology; Nature Index health sciences: first in China, fourth among cancer centres globally
  • More than 71 clinical findings adopted into international treatment guidelines
  • Weekly Monday afternoon multidisciplinary professor review for complex cases
  • Dedicated paediatric tumour teleconsultation with Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, Barcelona
  • Five service packages: early screening, complex diagnosis, full-course management, rehabilitation, TCM
  • Appointments released daily at 16:00; named-specialist booking available

What to expect as an international patient

This is a single-specialty institution rather than a general hospital. That concentration is the point: surgical and diagnostic volume in one field tends to be higher than in a general hospital of the same size, waiting times are usually shorter, and the sub-specialist you need is more likely to be on site rather than visiting.

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.

Contact and access

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.

International centre
International Medical Center
国际医疗中心
Where to go
Building 1, Level 2 (outpatient clinic) · Building 2, Level 20 (named-specialist service and inpatient ward)
International line
+86-20-87342620 (Building 1, L2)
+86-20-87341976 (Building 2, L20)
+86-20-87342525 (inpatient)
Switchboard
+86-20-87343088
City
Guangzhou
Hospital type
Specialist
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Insurance direct billing
Partial — some commercial insurers; pre-authorisation required
Address
651 Dongfeng East Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
广州市越秀区东风东路651号(1号楼2层国际医疗门诊部;2号楼20层国际医疗点诊服务部)
Specialty focus shown for each hospital is indicative and drawn from publicly reported clinical strengths. It is not an official designation, a ranking, or a guarantee of outcome. Contact details were compiled from hospital publications and may change; always confirm directly with the hospital’s international department before travelling. Final referral, acceptance and treatment planning are determined solely by the hospital and its licensed physicians.