West China Hospital traces its roots to 1892 and is the main teaching hospital of Sichuan University’s West China School of Medicine. It is one of the largest hospitals in China by number of beds and patient visits, and consistently ranks among the top hospitals nationally.
As the referral center for western China, it covers nearly every specialty. Because the hospital is so large, a clear medical question and complete records help us identify the right department and specialist for you.
Why patients choose West China Hospital, Sichuan University
- 42 national key clinical specialties — the most of any hospital in China
- More than 5 million outpatient visits and 190,000 operations in 2024
- World-leading programmes in adult living-donor liver transplant and early lung cancer
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics
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.
- Rehabilitation medicine #1 in China
- Urology #2 in China
- Neurosurgery #3 in China
- General surgery #3 in China
- Respiratory medicine #3 in China
- Geriatric medicine #3 in China
- Critical care medicine #3 in China
- Emergency medicine #3 in China
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- Psychiatry and mental health #4 in China
- Rare diseases #4 in China
- Neurology #5 in China
- Rheumatology and immunology #5 in China
- Infectious diseases #5 in China
- Orthopedics and sports medicine #6 Orthopedics #4 Sports medicine
- Gastroenterology #6 in China
- Pain medicine #6 in China
- Cardiology and cardiac surgery #7 Cardiovascular medicine #7 Cardiac surgery
- Endocrinology and metabolism #7 in China
- Oncology #8 Oncology #4 Thoracic surgery
- Ear, nose and throat (ENT) #8 in China
- Nephrology #9 in China
- Tuberculosis #10 in China
- Anaesthesiology #1 in China
- Radiology #2 in China
- Ultrasound medicine #3 in China
- Pathology #3 in China
- Laboratory medicine #3 in China
- Nuclear medicine #5 in China
- General practice #8 in China
- Clinical pharmacy #8 in China
Location and contact
- Address
- 37 Guoxue Alley, Wuhou District, Chengdu
- Main phone
- +86 28-85422114
Campuses
- Main campus Open in map 37 Guoxue Alley, Wuhou District, Chengdu
- Wenjiang campus Open in map 363 Furong Avenue Section 3, Wenjiang District, Chengdu
- Jinjiang campus Open in map Chenglong Road at Jinjiang Avenue, Jinjiang District, Chengdu
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The hospital’s name and address in Chinese, for taxis and ride-hailing apps.
四川大学华西医院
四川省成都市武侯区国学巷37号
- Wenjiang campus 四川省成都市温江区芙蓉大道三段363号
- Jinjiang campus 四川省成都市锦江区成龙路与锦江大道交汇处
For international patients
- International patient department
- Yes
- How to book
- International department and Phone
- Documents needed
- Not yet verified
- Languages spoken
- English
- Fee tiers
- International department
- Payment methods
- Foreign bank card and Cash (RMB)
- Foreign bank cards accepted
- Yes
- Typical wait for a first appointment
- Not yet verified
- Visa invitation letter
- Not yet verified
- Direct billing with international insurers
- Yes
International Medical Center
- Phone
- +86 28 8542 2408
+86 28 8558 6698 - Official website
- wchscu.cn
Official contact published by the hospital. Prefer someone to handle it in your language? Our coordinators can book for you.
International patient information verified on October 15, 2026.
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
- 4,900 Beds
- 5M Outpatient visits a year
- 190K Operations a year
- 260K Inpatients a year
Figures as published by the hospital (2024).
Frequently asked questions
Where is West China Hospital, Sichuan University located?
West China Hospital, Sichuan University is in Chengdu, China. Address: 37 Guoxue Alley, Wuhou District, Chengdu.
Can foreign patients be treated at West China Hospital, Sichuan 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 West China Hospital, Sichuan 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 West China Hospital, Sichuan University known for?
West China Hospital, Sichuan University is particularly well known for Cardiology and cardiac surgery, Oncology, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Orthopedics and sports medicine, Rheumatology and immunology, Endocrinology and metabolism, General surgery, Gastroenterology, Respiratory medicine, Urology, Nephrology, Ear, nose and throat (ENT), Psychiatry and mental health, Rehabilitation medicine, Geriatric medicine, Critical care medicine, Emergency medicine, Infectious diseases, Tuberculosis, Pain medicine, Rare diseases, General practice, Anaesthesiology, Radiology, Nuclear medicine, Ultrasound medicine, Pathology, Laboratory medicine, and Clinical pharmacy.
