Xiangya Hospital was founded in 1906 by Edward Hume of the Yale-China Association; its name combines “Xiang” for Hunan and “Ya” for Yale. In 1914 it became the teaching hospital of China’s first Sino-American medical school. Today it is a ministry-run Grade 3A hospital with 3,500 beds and about 3 million outpatient visits a year.
Xiangya reports many national firsts, from partial auxiliary liver transplantation to single-lung transplantation and laparoscopic total pelvic exenteration. It is a national leader in neuro-oncology, neurodegenerative disease, melanoma, osteoarthritis and microsurgery, and hosts the National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders.
Why patients choose Xiangya Hospital, Central South University
- Founded by the Yale-China Association in 1906
- International medical department with its own phone line
- 25 national key clinical specialties
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders
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.
- Dermatology #5 in China
- Geriatric medicine #6 in China
- Neurology #8 in China
- Orthopedics and sports medicine #8 in China
- Critical care medicine #8 in China
- Neurosurgery #9 in China
- Ear, nose and throat (ENT) #10 in China
- Rare diseases #10 in China
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Location and contact
- Address
- 87 Xiangya Road, Kaifu District, Changsha
- Main phone
- +86 731-84328888
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The hospital’s name and address in Chinese, for taxis and ride-hailing apps.
中南大学湘雅医院
湖南省长沙市湘雅路87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
- 3,500 Beds
- 3M Outpatient visits a year
- 74K Operations a year
- 138K Inpatients a year
Figures as published by the hospital (2018).
Frequently asked questions
Where is Xiangya Hospital, Central South University located?
Xiangya Hospital, Central South University is in Changsha, China. Address: 87 Xiangya Road, Kaifu District, Changsha.
Can foreign patients be treated at 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 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 Xiangya Hospital, Central South University known for?
Xiangya Hospital, Central South University is particularly well known for Neurosurgery, Neurology, Orthopedics and sports medicine, Ear, nose and throat (ENT), Dermatology, Geriatric medicine, Critical care medicine, Rare diseases, Health checkups, Anaesthesiology, and Pathology.
