Descended from the Yale-China Association’s Yali Hospital of 1906 and established in its present form in 1958, the Second Xiangya Hospital is a ministry-run Grade 3A hospital known as the “Southern Xiangya”. It has 3,500 beds, more than 4,000 staff and the highest outpatient volume in Hunan province.
Its dermatology department is one of the country’s best known for lupus and autoimmune skin disease, and the hospital is in the national top 10 for psychiatry, endocrinology, clinical pharmacy, cardiac surgery and geriatrics. It also hosts 30 national specialist training bases.
Why patients choose Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University
- Rooted in the Yale-China Association’s Yali Hospital (1906)
- Highest outpatient volume in Hunan province
- No. 3 in China for psychiatry, No. 4 for endocrinology
- 3,500 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
- 139 Renmin Middle Road, Furong District, Changsha
- Main phone
- +86 731-85295888
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The hospital’s name and address in Chinese, for taxis and ride-hailing apps.
中南大学湘雅二医院
湖南省长沙市人民中路139号
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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
- 3,500 Beds
- 2.6M Outpatient visits a year
- 64K Operations a year
- 104K Inpatients a year
Figures as published by the hospital (2013).
Frequently asked questions
Where is Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University located?
Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University is in Changsha, China. Address: 139 Renmin Middle Road, Furong District, Changsha.
Can foreign patients be treated at Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South 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 Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South 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 Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University known for?
Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University is particularly well known for Cardiology and cardiac surgery, Endocrinology and metabolism, Psychiatry and mental health, Geriatric medicine, and Clinical pharmacy.
