Wuhan Union Hospital, part of Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, was founded by British missionaries in 1866. It runs four campuses with 5,000 beds, about 6.7 million outpatient visits and 114,000 operations a year, and hosts Hubei’s emergency and telemedicine centres.
Its heart transplant programme leads the country, and it is known for combined heart-lung transplants, separation of conjoined twins, bone-marrow transplantation and laparoscopic surgery for Hirschsprung’s disease. It has 25 national key clinical specialties and ranks No. 2 in China for clinical pharmacy and nuclear medicine.
Why patients choose Wuhan Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College
- Leading heart-transplant centre in China
- About 6.7 million outpatient visits a year
- 25 national key clinical specialties
- Wuhan’s oldest hospital (1866)
National rankings
- Overall ranking Top 20 nationally (tier A++++)
- Cardiovascular medicine
- Oncology
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- Orthopedics
- Sports medicine
- Endocrinology
- Pediatric surgery
- General surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Respiratory medicine
- Urology
- Nephrology
- Critical care medicine
- Dermatology
- Anesthesiology
- Geriatric medicine
- Dentistry and oral surgery
- Laboratory medicine
- Radiology
- Infectious diseases
- Pathology
- Pain medicine
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
- 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Jianghan District, Wuhan
- Main phone
- +86 27-85726114
Campuses
- Main campus Open in map 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan
- West campus Open in map 58 Shenlong Avenue, Wuhan Economic Development Zone
- Cancer Center Open in map 156 Wujiadun, Hankou, Wuhan
- Jinyinhu campus Open in map 7 Huanhu Road, Dongxihu District, Wuhan
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The hospital’s name and address in Chinese, for taxis and ride-hailing apps.
华中科技大学同济医学院附属协和医院
湖北省武汉市解放大道1277号
- West campus 湖北省武汉经济技术开发区神龙大道58号
- Cancer Center 武汉市汉口邬家墩156号
- Jinyinhu campus 湖北省武汉市东西湖区环湖路7号
For international patients
- International patient department
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- Documents needed
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- Foreign bank cards accepted
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- Visa invitation letter
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- Direct billing with international insurers
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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
- 5,000 Beds
- 6.7M Outpatient visits a year
- 114K Operations a year
- 298K Inpatients a year
Figures as published by the hospital.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Wuhan Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College located?
Wuhan Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College is in Wuhan, China. Address: 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Jianghan District, Wuhan.
Can foreign patients be treated at Wuhan Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College?
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 Wuhan Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College?
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 Wuhan Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College known for?
Wuhan Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College is particularly well known for Cardiology and cardiac surgery, Hematology, Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Ear, nose and throat (ENT), Nuclear medicine, Ultrasound medicine, and Clinical pharmacy.
