The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University

The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University (中山大学附属第一医院), founded in 1926, is one of the leading general hospitals in southern China and a major referral, teaching, and research center. It is well known for its breadth of specialties and its integration of modern medicine with Traditional Chinese Medicine.

A leading general hospital in the south. The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University (中山一院) is one of the leading general hospitals in southern China, with a large main-campus surgical complex (50+ operating rooms) and an expanding network of regional branches (Guangxi, Nansha, Guizhou).

Strengths for international patients

• Oncology — comprehensive cancer programs with surgery, chemotherapy, and targeted/immunotherapy.
• Cardiology — a strong heart center for cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment.
• Integrative medicine — a notable example of TCM working alongside modern care, useful for patients open to a combined approach.
• Health checkups — comprehensive screening and executive medical checkup programs.

International service

The hospital provides international patient services with English-language support, making it accessible to foreign patients and to visitors from the region.

Practical notes

• Booking: Contact the international patient service by phone or email — the most reliable route for foreigners.
• Payment: WeChat Pay / Alipay with a linked foreign card is the common route; confirm specifics with the hospital.
• Location: Guangzhou — a gateway to southern China and Southeast Asia, with Baiyun International Airport.

⚠️ Verify before you travel. Contact details and service policies change. Confirm the international department’s current contact and your case directly before booking. Information shown is indicative and subject to change.

Practical details