Known as SAHZU, the hospital was founded by missionaries in 1869 and was among China’s first hospitals rated Grade 3A. It is a national regional medical centre for cardiovascular disease and trauma, and has 14 national key clinical specialties.
Its teams set national benchmarks for transcatheter heart-valve replacement, small-incision complex cataract surgery, colorectal cancer care and mass-casualty trauma, and report internationally leading survival after paediatric liver transplant. SAHZU pioneered day surgery and enhanced recovery in China and is regarded as one of the most efficient large public hospitals in the country.
Why patients choose Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
- Birthplace of Western medicine in Zhejiang (1869)
- National benchmark for transcatheter valve replacement — the “Hangzhou approach”
- Pioneer of day surgery and enhanced recovery in China
- National regional medical centre for heart disease and trauma
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.
- Rare diseases #2 in China
- Ophthalmology #4 in China
- Emergency medicine #4 in China
- Cardiology and cardiac surgery #5 in China
- Neurosurgery #5 in China
- Burn care and wound repair #7 in China
- General surgery #9 in China
- Respiratory medicine #10 in China
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Location and contact
- Address
- 88 Jiefang Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou
- Main phone
- +86 571-87783777
Campuses
- Jiefang Road campus Open in map 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou
- Binjiang campus Open in map 1511 Jianghong Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou
- Eye Center Open in map 1 Xihu Avenue, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou
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The hospital’s name and address in Chinese, for taxis and ride-hailing apps.
浙江大学医学院附属第二医院
浙江省杭州市解放路88号
- Binjiang campus 浙江省杭州市滨江区江虹路1511号
- Eye Center 浙江省杭州市上城区西湖大道1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
- 14 National key clinical specialties
Figures as published by the hospital.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine located?
Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine is in Hangzhou, China. Address: 88 Jiefang Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou.
Can foreign patients be treated at Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine?
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 Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine?
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 Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine known for?
Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine is particularly well known for Cardiology and cardiac surgery, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, General surgery, Respiratory medicine, Burn care and wound repair, Emergency medicine, Rare diseases, Health checkups, and Ultrasound medicine.
