First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, founded by doctors from Shanghai in 1957, is one of China’s top 60 hospitals and was nominated in 19 specialty rankings — more than almost any other hospital.

Checked against official sources · October 21, 2026

First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

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Founded
1957
National ranking
Top 60 nationally (tier ⁦A++⁩)

The hospital was created in 1957 when part of the affiliated hospital of Shanghai First Medical College (now Fudan University) moved to Chongqing. It has about 3,200 beds and in 2017 handled 3.35 million outpatient visits and 110,000 operations, and it offers foreign-related medical services.

It has 17 national key clinical specialties and five leading discipline groups — neuroscience, oncology, lipid and glucose metabolism, ophthalmology and critical care — and leads a hospital group of more than 20 hospitals. In the Fudan ranking it is nominated in 19 specialties, from neurosurgery and endocrinology to infectious diseases.

Why patients choose First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

  • Founded in 1957 by doctors from Shanghai
  • Nominated in 19 specialty rankings
  • 17 national key clinical specialties
  • Offers foreign-related medical services

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.

Location and contact

Address
1 Youyi Road, Yuanjiagang, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
Main phone
+86 23-63310999
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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
  • 3,200 Beds
  • 3.4M Outpatient visits a year
  • 109.8K Operations a year
  • 140K Inpatients a year

Figures as published by the hospital (2017).

Frequently asked questions

Where is First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University located?

First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University is in Chongqing, China. Address: 1 Youyi Road, Yuanjiagang, Yuzhong District, Chongqing.

Can foreign patients be treated at First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University?

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 Chongqing Medical University?

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.

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