Founded in 1949 with 230 beds, the hospital is now Heilongjiang’s largest medical centre, with about 4,400 beds, more than 5,100 staff, 93 clinical departments and about 2 million visits a year. It includes the Wu Lien-teh Hospital, named after the plague fighter who founded modern public health in north-east China.
It is a basic and general surgery training centre of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong, and cooperates with partners in more than 30 countries, including Russia. It ranks No. 6 for critical care and No. 9 for rheumatology, and was nominated in eight more specialties.
Why patients choose First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University
- Largest medical centre in Heilongjiang province
- No. 6 in China for critical care
- Training centre of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Partnerships in 30+ countries, including Russia
National rankings
- Overall ranking Top 100 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
- 23 Youzheng Street, Nangang District, Harbin
- Main phone
- +86 451-85556000
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The hospital’s name and address in Chinese, for taxis and ride-hailing apps.
哈尔滨医科大学附属第一医院
黑龙江省哈尔滨市南岗区邮政街23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
- 4,398 Beds
- 2M Outpatient visits a year
- 72.5K Operations a year
- 5,111 Staff
Figures as published by the hospital (2012).
Frequently asked questions
Where is First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University located?
First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University is in Harbin, China. Address: 23 Youzheng Street, Nangang District, Harbin.
Can foreign patients be treated at First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin 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 Harbin 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 Harbin Medical University known for?
First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University is particularly well known for Rheumatology and immunology and Critical care medicine.
