Founded in 1971, the hospital has campuses in Tianhe and Huangpu (Lingnan Hospital) in Guangzhou and more than 4,600 staff. Liver disease is its flagship: a multidisciplinary group of hepatology, liver surgery, intensive care, imaging and intervention leads China in severe hepatitis, early liver-cancer diagnosis, minimally invasive liver-cancer treatment, adult living-donor and paediatric split-liver transplantation.
Its brain-disease group — child development, psychiatry, spine surgery, neurology and rehabilitation — is renowned in south China, and its autism programme for children is among the best in the country. It was among the first national bases for stem-cell clinical research.
Why patients choose Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University
- National leader in liver disease and liver transplantation
- No. 6 in China for rehabilitation
- Leading childhood autism programme
- Early national base for stem-cell clinical research
National rankings
- Overall ranking Top 60 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
- 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
- Main phone
- +86 20-85253333
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The hospital’s name and address in Chinese, for taxis and ride-hailing apps.
中山大学附属第三医院
广州市天河区天河路600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
- 4,610 Staff
- 7 National key clinical specialties
Figures as published by the hospital.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University located?
Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University is in Guangzhou, China. Address: 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou.
Can foreign patients be treated at Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen 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 Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen 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 Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University known for?
Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University is particularly well known for Rehabilitation medicine, Infectious diseases, and Allergy.
