Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, affiliated with Nanjing University Medical School, was founded by Canadian missionary William Macklin in 1892. It now has about 3,800 beds and 5,000 staff, and its case-mix index — a measure of how complex its patients are — ranks seventh in China; more than 85% of its operations are level 3 or 4.
It is a national leader in stem-cell clinical research, severe scoliosis correction and joint replacement, IVF, digestive endoscopy, robotic surgery and minimally invasive heart surgery, and is known for interstitial lung disease and foetal surgery.
Why patients choose Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital
- One of China’s oldest Western hospitals (1892)
- No. 4 in China for rheumatology, No. 5 for reproductive medicine
- Leader in stem-cell clinical research and robotic surgery
- Case-mix index ranked seventh in China
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
- 321 Zhongshan Road, Gulou District, Nanjing
- Main phone
- +86 25-83106666
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The hospital’s name and address in Chinese, for taxis and ride-hailing apps.
南京大学医学院附属鼓楼医院
南京市鼓楼区中山路321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
- 3,800 Beds
- 5,000 Staff
- 9 National key clinical specialties
Figures as published by the hospital.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital located?
Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital is in Nanjing, China. Address: 321 Zhongshan Road, Gulou District, Nanjing.
Can foreign patients be treated at Nanjing Drum Tower 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 Nanjing Drum Tower 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 Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital known for?
Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital is particularly well known for Orthopedics and sports medicine, Rheumatology and immunology, and Reproductive medicine and IVF.
