Peking University First Hospital opened in 1915 as the clinic of the national Beijing Medical School, making it the first hospital founded by the Chinese state. It created many of the country’s first specialist departments — paediatrics (1929), urology (1946) and nephrology (1950) — and performed some of China’s first kidney transplants (1960), coronary interventions (1986) and minimally invasive lung transplants (2005).
The hospital has about 1,800 beds, 19 national key clinical specialties and roughly 10,000 outpatients a day. Its urology department, led for decades by academician Guo Yinglu, is among the best known in China, and its nephrology, paediatrics and obstetrics programmes rank nationally.
Why patients choose Peking University First Hospital
- China’s first state-founded hospital (1915)
- Created China’s first departments of urology, nephrology and paediatrics
- 19 national key clinical specialties
- About 10,000 outpatients a day
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.
- Nephrology #1 in China
- Urology #2 in China
- Dermatology #4 in China
- Rare diseases #5 in China
- Pediatrics #6 in China
- Rheumatology and immunology #8 in China
- Infectious diseases #9 in China
- Cardiology and cardiac surgery #10 in China
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Location and contact
- Address
- No. 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
- Main phone
- +86 10-83572211
Campuses
- Xishiku campus Open in map 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
- Women’s and Children’s campus Open in map 1 Xi’anmen Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
- Daxing campus Open in map 5 Leyuan Road, Daxing District, Beijing
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The hospital’s name and address in Chinese, for taxis and ride-hailing apps.
北京大学第一医院
北京市西城区西什库大街8号
- Women’s and Children’s campus 北京市西城区西安门大街1号
- Daxing campus 北京市大兴区乐园路5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
- 1,835 Beds
- 44K Operations a year
- 86K Inpatients a year
- 3,500 Staff
Figures as published by the hospital.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Peking University First Hospital located?
Peking University First Hospital is in Beijing, China. Address: No. 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing.
Can foreign patients be treated at Peking University First 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 Peking University First 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 Peking University First Hospital known for?
Peking University First Hospital is particularly well known for Cardiology and cardiac surgery, Rheumatology and immunology, Pediatrics, Urology, Nephrology, Dermatology, Infectious diseases, Rare diseases, and General practice.
