Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University
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Top Ranking
Highest grade A++++ in the Fudan University Hospital Ranking; consistently ranked among the top 15 nationally in Science and Technology Evaluation Metrics (STEM).
Leading Specialties
Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Infectious Diseases, and Plastic Surgery are ranked among the top 10 nationally.
International Services
Huiqiao Medical Center has over 40 years of experience in international healthcare, having served patients from 91 countries and regions.
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I was diagnosed with bronchial asthma after a persistent cough failed to improve. The physicians in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine at Nanfang Hospital are highly skilled and quickly identified the underlying cause. They are compassionate toward patients and explain medical conditions in an easy-to-understand manner. The treatment plan has been very effective; my cough has largely subsided, and my breathing has significantly improved.
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About the hospital
Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University (formerly the First Affiliated Hospital of the First Military Medical University) is a large comprehensive Class A tertiary hospital integrating medical care, teaching, research, and preventive healthcare. It is recognized as one of the "Top 100 Hospitals in China." Founded in 1941, the hospital has 5 national key disciplines (such as Gastroenterology) and 17 national key clinical specialties. Its affiliated Huiqiao Medical Center is the earliest and largest medical institution for expatriates in China, awarded the honorary title of "Model Medical Huiqiao Department" by the Central Military Commission. The hospital holds a prominent international academic position in fields including nephrology, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, and orthopedic trauma.
Top specialties
National Key Clinical Specialty, Guangdong Provincial Key Clinical Specialty
The Department of Pathology at Nanfang Hospital is one of the earliest established pathology departments in China. It is a comprehensive pathology center integrating clinical diagnosis, education, and research, maintaining a leading position in China in subspecialty development, digital pathology diagnosis, and molecular pathological testing.
National Key Clinical Specialty, consistently ranked among the top in the China Hospital Specialty Reputation Rankings
The Department of General Surgery at Nanfang Hospital is a leading center for minimally invasive surgery in China. It maintains international standards in laparoscopic gastrointestinal tumor surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, and organ transplantation. It serves as one of the largest diagnostic and treatment bases for general surgical diseases in South China.
National Key Clinical Specialty; consistently ranked among the top in the Fudan University's China Hospital Specialty Reputation Rankings.
The Department of Orthopedics at Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, is one of the earliest established and largest orthopedic centers in China. It holds a leading position in China in the fields of spinal surgery, joint surgery, orthopedic trauma, and bone tumor treatment, and is equipped with several internationally advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques.
National Key Clinical Specialty; consistently ranked among the top in the Fudan University China Hospital Specialty Reputation Rankings
The Department of Endocrinology at Nanfang Hospital is a highly influential center for the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine and metabolic diseases in South China. It maintains a leading position in China in the prevention and treatment of diabetic foot, the diagnosis and management of primary aldosteronism, and the field of hypothalamic-pituitary diseases.
National Key Clinical Specialty Construction Project Unit, High-level Clinical Key Specialty of Guangdong Province
The Department of Stomatology at Nanfang Hospital is a modern center for stomatology in South China, integrating medical services, education, and research. It maintains a leading position in China in the fields of digital dental implants, complex orthodontics, and systematic treatment of periodontal diseases.
National Key Clinical Specialty Construction Unit, leading plastic surgery department in South China
Established in 1963, the department is one of the earliest units in China to provide plastic surgery services. It maintains a leading national position in facial plastic surgery, microsurgical repair, surface organ reconstruction, and laser cosmetology, equipped with advanced specialized laboratory facilities and clinical technologies.
National Key Clinical Specialty, ranked among the top psychiatric departments in China
The Department of Psychiatry and Psychology at Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, is a leading mental health clinical and research center in China. It possesses significant clinical expertise in sleep disorders, depression, and adolescent psychological intervention, and is equipped with an advanced physical therapy center.
National Key Clinical Specialty; consistently ranked among the top in the Fudan University's China Hospital Specialist Reputation Rankings.
The Department of Laboratory Medicine at Nanfang Hospital is one of the largest clinical laboratory centers in China. It holds ISO 15189 international laboratory accreditation and maintains a leading national position in fields such as molecular diagnostics, clinical microbiology, and clinical biochemistry.
National Key Clinical Specialty, High-level Clinical Key Specialty of Guangdong Province
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, is a perinatal medical center in Southern China integrating clinical care, education, and research. It maintains a leading position in China in the management of critical maternal cases, minimally invasive gynecologic oncology surgery, and reproductive endocrinology.
National Key Clinical Specialty; consistently ranked among the top in the Fudan University Hospital Management Institute's China Hospital Specialty Reputation Rankings.
A major Chinese center for clinical care, education, and research in infectious diseases. The department maintains a leading position in China for the diagnosis and treatment of viral hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, and complex infectious diseases, supported by national key disciplines and state key laboratories.
National Key Clinical Specialty; consistently ranked among the top in the Fudan University Hospital Management Institute's China Hospital Specialty Reputation Rankings.
As a cardiovascular disease diagnosis and treatment center in South China, this department is a national leader in interventional cardiology for coronary heart disease, catheter ablation for arrhythmias, and the management of structural heart disease, utilizing various internationally advanced minimally invasive techniques.
National Key Clinical Specialty; consistently ranked among the top in the Fudan University China Hospital Specialty Reputation Rankings
The Department of Hematology at Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, is a highly influential hematopoietic stem cell transplantation center in China. The department maintains advanced international standards in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and the precision diagnosis and treatment of leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, with significant achievements particularly in immunotherapy for refractory and relapsed hematologic malignancies.
National Key Clinical Specialty; consistently ranked among the top in the Fudan University Hospital Management Institute's China Hospital Specialty Reputation Rankings.
As one of the earliest established nephrology departments in China, this department is a leader in the research of chronic kidney disease progression mechanisms, peritoneal dialysis, and blood purification technologies. It serves as the National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases.
National Key Clinical Specialty; consistently ranked among the top in the China Hospital Specialist Reputation Rankings
The Department of Nursing at Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, is among the first group of National Key Clinical Specialty construction units in China. The department maintains a leading position in China in fields such as wound and ostomy care, intensive care, blood purification, and midwifery, and serves as a lead developer for multiple national nursing industry standards.
National Key Clinical Specialty, consistently ranked among the top in the Fudan University Hospital Specialty Reputation Rankings.
This department is one of the largest and most technologically advanced critical care centers in South China. It holds a leading position in China in the management of sepsis, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), severe trauma, and high-risk perioperative patients, supported by a comprehensive system for organ function monitoring and life support.
National Key Clinical Specialty, Neurosurgical Diagnosis and Treatment Center of South China
The Department of Neurosurgery at Nanfang Hospital is one of the earliest established neurosurgical departments in China. It maintains a leading position in China in the fields of microneurosurgery, interventional neurosurgery, functional neurosurgery, and endoscopic neurosurgery, and holds a high academic reputation particularly in the comprehensive treatment of skull base tumors and cerebrovascular diseases.
National Key Clinical Specialty; consistently ranked among the top in the Fudan University Hospital Management Institute's China Hospital Specialty Reputation Rankings.
The Department of Gastroenterology at Nanfang Hospital is a National Key Discipline. It maintains international leadership in the endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of early gastrointestinal cancer, colorectal cancer screening, and the management of portal hypertension in liver cirrhosis. The department also hosts the National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases.
Key information
Established
1941
Beds
2,225+
Annual outpatients
325.5万+
Annual surgeries
11万+
Language support
Chinese, English, Japanese, Russian, Arabic
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Visa Assistance
Provides medical certificates and invitation letters required for medical visa applications.
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Established direct billing partnerships with multiple international commercial insurance providers (e.g., MSH, BUPA).
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Features dedicated channels for expert consultations and international medical services, reducing wait times for appointments and examinations.