The hospital is the base of the Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health and the National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease — one of China’s first 13 national clinical research centres — and of a national centre for respiratory medicine. Academician Zhong Nanshan, who led the treatment of the most critical SARS patients in 2003, built its respiratory programme.
It has six national key clinical specialties: respiratory medicine, thoracic surgery, critical care, urology, allergy and oncology. It ranks No. 1 in China for respiratory medicine and No. 5 for thoracic surgery and allergy.
Why patients choose First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
- No. 1 in China for respiratory medicine
- Home of Zhong Nanshan’s Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health
- National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease
- No. 5 for thoracic surgery and allergy
National rankings
- Overall ranking Top 40 nationally (tier A+++)
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
- 151 Yanjiang West Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
- Main phone
- +86 20-83062114
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The hospital’s name and address in Chinese, for taxis and ride-hailing apps.
广州医科大学附属第一医院
广州市越秀区沿江西路151号
For international patients
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How to get treated here as an international patient
- Send us a summary of your medical records and goals. We check whether this hospital fits your case.
- We advise on the right department or specialist, with a realistic waiting time and cost range.
- We book through official hospital channels and help you prepare the documents you need.
- In China, a coordinator or medical escort can accompany you for registration, tests, payment and consultations.
Hospital background and scale
- 2,823 Staff
- 6 National key clinical specialties
- 1 Academicians
Figures as published by the hospital.
Frequently asked questions
Where is First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University located?
First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University is in Guangzhou, China. Address: 151 Yanjiang West Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou.
Can foreign patients be treated at First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou 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.
What is First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University known for?
First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University is particularly well known for Oncology, Respiratory medicine, and Allergy.
