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Hospital profile · Guangzhou

First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

中山大学附属第一医院

Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Hospital grade
Grade 3A
Key specialties
Oncology, Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics & Spine
Languages
Chinese
International department
Services via general departments; interpreters provided by Horcare
Typical costs
Quoted after your free case review
Horcare relationship
A hospital we help patients access

About First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University is a comprehensive Grade 3A teaching hospital in central Guangzhou, founded in 1910.

It covers most specialties and is a common choice for international patients in southern China who need general surgery, digestive and liver care, urology, cardiology or orthopedics.

For international patients, a hospital of this scale can mean faster access to specialist departments. Outcomes are never promised; the hospital decides eligibility after reviewing your records.

Clinical strengths at First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

  • Digestive and liver disease. Hepatobiliary surgery and gastroenterology.
  • Urology and nephrology. Stone disease, urological tumors and kidney disease.
  • Broad general hospital. Cardiology, orthopedics and neurology within one university hospital.

Specialties and treatments at First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

Treatments international patients ask about here

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Liver Cancer Treatment in China

Surgical and non-surgical treatment of primary liver cancer at hepatobiliary centers of major Grade 3A hospitals.

Stay
Often 2–4 weeks depending on the treatment chosen
Cost
Quoted after your free case review

Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Orthopedics & Spine

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in China

Endoscopic and other minimally invasive spine procedures for selected disc and degenerative spine conditions.

Stay
Often 1–3 weeks
Cost
Quoted after your free case review

Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Nephrology & Urology

Kidney Stone Treatment in China

Endoscopic, percutaneous and shock-wave treatment of kidney and ureteral stones at urology departments.

Stay
Often 1–2 weeks
Cost
Quoted after your free case review

Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Services for international patients at First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

International patients at First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University are generally seen through the hospital's standard specialist clinics, which work mainly in Chinese. Availability of English-language services varies by department and should be confirmed for each case.

Horcare bridges the language and process gap: we prepare and translate your records, confirm the right department, request the appointment, and provide a bilingual coordinator and medical interpreters during your visit. The hospital quotes and bills its own medical fees directly.

You can contact First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University directly through its own official channels. Horcare adds help choosing the right department and specialist, record translation, logistics and one dedicated coordinator.

How Horcare helps you access First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

  1. 01

    Free case review

    Send the diagnosis and reports; a coordinator replies within 24 hours.

  2. 02

    Specialty-first check

    Horcare confirms whether First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University and the right department actually fit the condition, rather than choosing it for its fame.

  3. 03

    Two separate quotes

    The hospital issues its own written estimate; Horcare's service fee is quoted separately in writing.

  4. 04

    Visit and follow-up

    Appointment, interpreter support on site, and follow-up after you return home.

The 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. How payment works.

Personal reply within 24 hours · initial assessment within 72 hours.

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Planning your visit to Guangzhou

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.

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First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University: frequently asked questions

Can foreigners be treated at First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University?

Yes, First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University can see international patients, subject to the hospital reviewing the medical records and accepting the case. Horcare coordinates that review, the appointment, interpreters and logistics in Guangzhou.

How much does treatment at First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University cost?

Costs depend entirely on the diagnosis and treatment plan, so no fixed price can be given. The hospital provides its own quote after reviewing your records, and you pay the hospital directly. Horcare adds no markup; its own service fee is quoted in writing first.

Is First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University a Horcare partner hospital?

First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University is a hospital Horcare helps patients access. Horcare does not claim a formal partnership unless one is stated on this page, and clinical decisions always belong to the hospital.

Does First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University have an international department?

First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University accepts international patients, but services in English vary by department. Horcare provides medical interpreters at consultations, admission and discharge, and coordinates registration with the hospital.

Can I book First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University directly without a coordinator?

Yes. International patients can contact the hospital through its own official channels. Horcare adds specialty-first matching, record translation, logistics and one dedicated coordinator from the first message to follow-up at home.

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