West China Hospital, Sichuan University

West China Hospital (华西医院), founded in 1892 and affiliated with Sichuan University, is the leading general hospital in western China and one of the country’s highest-ranked hospitals. It is a major referral and research center, especially well known for ophthalmology and organ transplantation.

One of the two top hospitals in China. West China Hospital (华西医院) is consistently ranked in the top two hospitals in China. It runs ~4,300 designated beds across two main campuses (48 clinical + 9 technical departments) and is expanding nationally, including a Xiamen branch (800 beds) and several regional hospitals. It pioneered China’s first CRISPR gene-editing clinical trial (2016) and has the largest single-site surgical volume in the country.

Strengths for international patients

• Ophthalmology — one of the strongest eye centers in China, with advanced surgery for cataract, retina, and refractive conditions.
• Organ transplant — a leading transplant center (liver, kidney, and others).
• Orthopedics & neurosurgery — high-volume surgical programs.
• Broad specialty coverage — comprehensive care across most disciplines.

International service

West China Hospital offers international patient services with English-language support, making it accessible to foreign patients and 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 with the hospital.
• Location: Chengdu — a convenient hub for western China and neighboring regions, with a major international airport.

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Practical details