First Affiliated Hospital of USTC (Anhui Provincial Hospital)

The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC (Anhui Provincial Hospital) in Hefei is one of China’s top 80 hospitals and opened China’s first “smart hospital” for AI-assisted diagnosis in 2017.

Checked against official sources · October 21, 2026

First Affiliated Hospital of USTC (Anhui Provincial Hospital)

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Founded
1898
National ranking
Top 80 nationally (tier ⁦A+⁩)
Top department
#7 in China · Health checkups and health management · 2023

The hospital began as Hefei Christian Hospital in 1898 and became the First Affiliated Hospital of the University of Science and Technology of China in 2017. It includes the Anhui brain and cardiovascular hospitals, the provincial cancer hospital and an infectious-disease hospital, with about 5,450 open beds.

It is known for intracranial thrombectomy and cerebrovascular intervention, functional neurosurgery for epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease, and cord-blood stem-cell transplantation at international level. It ranks No. 7 in China for health checkups and was nominated in eight specialties.

Why patients choose First Affiliated Hospital of USTC (Anhui Provincial Hospital)

  • China’s first AI-assisted “smart hospital” (2017)
  • Functional neurosurgery among China’s best
  • Cord-blood stem-cell transplant at international level
  • About 5,450 open beds

National rankings

From the China Hospital Rankings by the Fudan University Hospital Management Institute (2023 edition, published November 16, 2024), voted by more than 5,000 senior specialists of the Chinese Medical Association and the Chinese Medical Doctor Association.

Ranked departments

Departments in China’s national top 10 in the Fudan specialty reputation ranking. Open one for its ranking, what it treats and how to book.

Location and contact

Address
17 Lujiang Road, Luyang District, Hefei
Main phone
+86 551-62283114

For international patients

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How to get treated here as an international patient

  1. Send us a summary of your medical records and goals. We check whether this hospital fits your case.
  2. We advise on the right department or specialist, with a realistic waiting time and cost range.
  3. We book through official hospital channels and help you prepare the documents you need.
  4. In China, a coordinator or medical escort can accompany you for registration, tests, payment and consultations.
Hospital background and scale
  • 5,450 Beds
  • 3.7M Outpatient visits a year
  • 88K Operations a year
  • 193.5K Inpatients a year

Figures as published by the hospital (2017).

Frequently asked questions

Where is First Affiliated Hospital of USTC (Anhui Provincial Hospital) located?

First Affiliated Hospital of USTC (Anhui Provincial Hospital) is in Hefei, China. Address: 17 Lujiang Road, Luyang District, Hefei.

Can foreign patients be treated at First Affiliated Hospital of USTC (Anhui Provincial Hospital)?

Major Chinese hospitals generally treat foreign patients who hold a valid passport. Language, registration and payment are the usual obstacles; our coordinators can help with appointments, interpretation and logistics.

How can I book an appointment at First Affiliated Hospital of USTC (Anhui Provincial Hospital)?

Appointments are made through the hospital’s official channels, and well-known specialists are often booked weeks ahead. Send us your case and we will advise on the best route and the expected waiting time.

What is First Affiliated Hospital of USTC (Anhui Provincial Hospital) known for?

First Affiliated Hospital of USTC (Anhui Provincial Hospital) is particularly well known for Health checkups.

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