Guangzhou
First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
中山大学附属第一医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Oncology · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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Destination guide
Medical Treatment in Guangzhou for International Patients
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Guangzhou is the medical hub of southern China and a short trip from Hong Kong and Shenzhen. International patients come for cancer care, eye surgery, cardiac and digestive care and general specialist treatment at large university hospitals.
- 5 hospitals we help patients access
- 10 specialties
- 5 Grade 3A
Medical care in Guangzhou for international patients
Guangzhou is the medical hub of southern China and a short trip from Hong Kong and Shenzhen. International patients come for cancer care, eye surgery, cardiac and digestive care and general specialist treatment at large university hospitals.
Sun Yat-sen University and Southern Medical University anchor many of the city's leading hospitals, including a dedicated cancer center and a dedicated ophthalmic center.
Grade 3A is the highest tier in China's national hospital grading system. International or VIP departments at public hospitals are different from private international clinics: the public hospital's specialist departments do the clinical work, while the international unit handles scheduling and services for foreign patients. Horcare coordinates access; it is not a medical provider.
Why patients choose Guangzhou
- Dedicated cancer center. Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center is known for nasopharyngeal cancer and other head and neck tumors.
- Dedicated eye hospital. Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center is one of China's best-known eye institutions.
- Regional access. Good connections to Hong Kong and Southeast Asia by air and high-speed rail.
Appointments can often be arranged within days rather than months; the hospital confirms its own schedule. Costs are confirmed by the hospital's quote.
Hospitals
Hospitals in Guangzhou we help patients access
Listed by grade, then name. This is not a ranking.
Guangzhou
Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital
广东省人民医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Oncology · Pediatrics
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Guangzhou
Nanfang Hospital
南方医科大学南方医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Oncology · Gastroenterology & Hepatology · Nephrology & Urology
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Guangzhou
Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center
中山大学肿瘤防治中心
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Oncology · Respiratory & Thoracic
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Guangzhou
Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center
中山大学中山眼科中心
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Ophthalmology
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| Hospital | Grade | Credentials | Key specialties | International dept. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University | Grade 3A | University-affiliated | Oncology, Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Gastroenterology & Hepatology | — |
| Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital | Grade 3A | — | Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Oncology, Pediatrics | — |
| Nanfang Hospital | Grade 3A | University-affiliated | Oncology, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Nephrology & Urology | — |
| Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center | Grade 3A | University-affiliated | Oncology, Respiratory & Thoracic | — |
| Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center | Grade 3A | University-affiliated | Ophthalmology | — |
Explore by specialty in Guangzhou
Horcare matches patients by specialty and condition, not by hospital fame.
- Oncology hospitals in Guangzhou4 hospitals
- Hematology & CAR-T1 hospital
- Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery2 hospitals
- Neurology & Neurosurgery1 hospital
- Orthopedics & Spine1 hospital
- Ophthalmology1 hospital
- Gastroenterology & Hepatology2 hospitals
- Nephrology & Urology2 hospitals
- Respiratory & Thoracic2 hospitals
- Pediatrics1 hospital
Treatments available in Guangzhou
- CAR-T Therapy
Hematology & CAR-T · Often 6–10 weeks near the hospital in total; the hospital confirms the schedule · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
Approved products or registered clinical trials only; eligibility is decided by the hospital.
- Lung Cancer Surgery
Respiratory & Thoracic · Often 2–3 weeks in China including assessment and recovery · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
- Liver Cancer Treatment
Gastroenterology & Hepatology · Often 2–4 weeks depending on the treatment chosen · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
- Breast Cancer Surgery
Oncology · Often 2–3 weeks for surgery and early recovery · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
- Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment
Oncology · Often 7–10 weeks for a full radiotherapy-based course · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
- Coronary Bypass Surgery
Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Often 3–4 weeks in China including recovery before flying · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
- Heart Valve Surgery and TAVR
Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Often 2–4 weeks depending on the procedure · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
- Pediatric Congenital Heart Surgery
Pediatrics · Often 3–5 weeks for the family · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
Getting to Guangzhou and visa basics
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) has extensive international connections. High-speed rail links Guangzhou with Shenzhen and Hong Kong (West Kowloon). Central hospital districts are typically 40 to 60 minutes from the airport by car.
Visa rules change and depend on your nationality and length of stay; confirm current requirements with the Chinese embassy or visa center before you book.
China has expanded visa-free and visa-free transit entry for many nationalities, but longer treatment usually needs an appropriate visa supported by a hospital letter. Confirm current rules with the Chinese embassy or visa center. Visa guide.
Where to stay and practical tips in Guangzhou
- Guangzhou has a warm subtropical climate; summers are long, hot and humid.
- Serviced apartments near major hospitals are common and suit longer cancer treatment stays.
- Cantonese and Mandarin are both spoken; your coordinator and interpreters handle hospital communication.
- Light, familiar meals are easy to find for patients recovering from treatment.
Hospital deposits and bills are paid directly to the hospital; Horcare adds no markup. How hospital payments work.
How Horcare coordinates care in Guangzhou
The case review is free; hospital bills are paid directly to the hospital with no markup; the service fee is quoted in writing before any paid work.
Diagnosis and treatment decisions belong to the treating hospital. See how it works · Compare other destinations
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Free case review
Send the diagnosis; personal reply within 24 hours, initial assessment within 72 hours.
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Specialty-first match
Departments in Guangzhou (or elsewhere, if better suited) are matched to the condition, not to hospital fame.
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Arrival in Guangzhou
Appointments, airport pickup and a dedicated coordinator with medical interpreters on site.
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Follow-up at home
Translated records and liaison with the treating team after you return.
Guangzhou: frequently asked questions
More planning help in our Guides and patient stories.
Why do patients choose Guangzhou for nasopharyngeal cancer?
Nasopharyngeal cancer is relatively common in southern China, and Guangzhou's cancer centers treat it in high volumes. Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center is a dedicated cancer hospital in the city.
Can I combine treatment in Guangzhou with travel through Hong Kong?
Many travelers fly into Hong Kong and continue by high-speed rail. Entry rules for mainland China still apply, so confirm with the Chinese embassy or visa center.
How do international patients pay hospital bills here?
You pay the hospital directly, usually a deposit at admission and settlement at discharge, against the hospital's itemized bill. Accepted payment methods vary by hospital and Horcare confirms them before you travel. Horcare adds no markup to hospital bills.
Not sure which Guangzhou hospital fits your condition?
Send us a summary. A coordinator reviews it for free and replies with options.
No passport or full records needed to start · Hospital bills paid directly to the hospital, no markup