Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital

Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital in Guangzhou is one of China’s top 40 hospitals and a national leader in heart disease, ranked No. 5 for cardiac surgery and No. 6 for cardiovascular medicine.

Checked against official sources · October 21, 2026

Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital

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Founded
1946
National ranking
Top 40 nationally (tier ⁦A+++⁩)
Top department
#5 in China · Cardiac surgery · 2023

Founded in 1946 and also known as the Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, the hospital runs two branches, six outpatient centres and six research institutes, with 12 national key clinical specialties. Its Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute is one of China’s largest heart centres.

The hospital has performed more than 120 heart transplants since 1998, carried out the world’s first intrapartum foetal heart surgery and China’s first foetal cardiac intervention. It works with Mayo Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital and centres in Canada, Australia, Israel and Denmark.

Why patients choose Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital

  • No. 5 in China for cardiac surgery, No. 6 for cardiology
  • World’s first intrapartum foetal heart surgery
  • 120+ heart transplants since 1998
  • Partnerships with Mayo Clinic and Massachusetts General Hospital

National rankings

Also nominated (next after the top 10)

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
106 Zhongshan 2nd Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Main phone
+86 20-83827812
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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.
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  • 12 National key clinical specialties

Figures as published by the hospital.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital located?

Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital is in Guangzhou, China. Address: 106 Zhongshan 2nd Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou.

Can foreign patients be treated at Guangdong Provincial People’s 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 Guangdong Provincial People’s 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 Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital known for?

Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital is particularly well known for Cardiology and cardiac surgery, Geriatric medicine, and Radiology.

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