The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou
Overview
The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, founded in 1910, is a comprehensive academic medical center in Guangzhou. It provides advanced multidisciplinary care supported by nationally recognized strengths in nephrology, general surgery, neurology, critical care medicine, and other major specialties.
The hospital integrates clinical care, medical education, and research across its main campus and affiliated clinical network. Its expertise in complex disease management is reinforced by multidisciplinary collaboration, international academic exchange, and established strengths in areas such as peritoneal dialysis and critical care, supporting coordinated assessment and individualized treatment for patients with complex medical needs.
Facilities
Advanced Imaging & Precision Diagnostic Systems: Equipped with PET-MR, PET-CT, 3.0T MRI, high-end dual-source CT, and advanced imaging platforms for complex diagnosis and treatment planning.
Robotic & Hybrid Surgical Facilities: Advanced surgical infrastructure includes hybrid operating rooms, da Vinci surgical systems, and specialized robotic platforms for orthopedic, neurosurgical, and bronchoscopic procedures.
Critical Care & Renal Replacement Facilities: Comprehensive infrastructure includes advanced intensive care units, blood purification facilities, and a major peritoneal dialysis center supporting critically ill patients and complex renal care.
Key specialties
NephrologyGeneral SurgeryNeurologyENT (Ear, Nose and Throat)GastroenterologyTransplants
Clinical strengths
Comprehensive urological care
Provides comprehensive care for chronic and immune-mediated kidney diseases, renal failure, and other complex nephrological conditions. Clinical services include renal biopsy, blood purification, and long-term peritoneal dialysis, supported by extensive experience in the management of patients with advanced kidney disease. The hospital has also developed the internationally recognized “Guangzhou Model” for peritoneal dialysis care.
Advanced Surgery & Organ Transplantation
Provides advanced surgical management across gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary-pancreatic, vascular, breast, thyroid, and other complex surgical conditions. Particular expertise lies in organ transplantation, including liver and kidney transplantation, supported by pioneering work in ischemia-free transplantation and multidisciplinary management of high-complexity surgical patients.
Provides specialized care for severe limb trauma, peripheral nerve injuries, brachial plexus injuries, and complex soft-tissue defects. Expertise includes microsurgical nerve repair, tissue reconstruction, limb salvage, and functional restoration, supported by extensive experience in complex traumatic and reconstructive surgery.
Locations
Getting there
✈️ From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)