Founded in 1941 as a military hospital and transferred to Guangdong province in 2004, Nanfang Hospital sits on the eastern slopes of Baiyun Mountain in Guangzhou and has more than 2,200 beds. Gastroenterology is a national key discipline, and it has national key clinical specialties in gastroenterology, orthopaedics, gynaecology, obstetrics, laboratory medicine and pathology; the Guangdong Institute of Nephrology is based here.
Its Huiqiao department, opened in the early years of China’s reform era for overseas patients, has cared for more than 100,000 people from 87 countries and regions. The hospital is also known for organ transplantation, haematology, neurosurgery, burns and reproductive medicine.
Why patients choose Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
- Overseas-patient (Huiqiao) department has treated people from 87 countries
- National key discipline in gastroenterology
- Home of the Guangdong Institute of Nephrology
- Garden campus on Baiyun Mountain with 2,200+ beds
National rankings
- Overall ranking Top 20 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
- 1838 Guangzhou Avenue North, Baiyun District, Guangzhou
- Main phone
- +86 20-61641114
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The hospital’s name and address in Chinese, for taxis and ride-hailing apps.
南方医科大学南方医院
广州市白云区广州大道北1838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
- 2,225 Beds
- 2.7M Outpatient visits a year
- 62K Inpatients a year
- 2,981 Staff
Figures as published by the hospital (2010).
Frequently asked questions
Where is Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University located?
Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University is in Guangzhou, China. Address: 1838 Guangzhou Avenue North, Baiyun District, Guangzhou.
Can foreign patients be treated at Nanfang Hospital, Southern 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 Nanfang Hospital, Southern 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 Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University known for?
Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University is particularly well known for Hematology, Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Infectious diseases, Anaesthesiology, Pathology, and Laboratory medicine.
