City guide

Healthcare in Guangzhou广州

Guangzhou is southern China's principal medical centre, with a concentration of university teaching hospitals and nationally recognised specialist institutions. Its proximity to Hong Kong and Macau makes it a practical destination for patients travelling from across Asia.

Guangzhou skyline

Healthcare overview

Guangzhou's provision includes Sun Yat-sen University's affiliated hospitals, large provincial hospitals and dedicated cancer, cardiac and ophthalmology institutes. The city has long-standing experience of patients travelling from Hong Kong, Macau and overseas, and several hospitals operate separate international or VIP outpatient clinics.

Providers

Featured hospitals in Guangzhou

Guangzhou, China — city view
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The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

Guangzhou

A leading public teaching hospital in Guangzhou with comprehensive specialist departments and a long clinical history.

General MedicineOncologyCardiologyNeurology
International team
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Languages
Mandarin
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Guangzhou, China — Canton Tower and Pearl River at night
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Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital

Guangzhou

A major provincial tertiary hospital in Guangzhou, particularly well known for cardiac and lung disease services.

CardiologyOncologyGeneral MedicineDiagnostics
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Mandarin
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Guangzhou, China — Zhujiang New Town financial district
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Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center

Guangzhou

A dedicated cancer hospital and research institute in Guangzhou covering diagnosis, surgery, radiotherapy and systemic therapy.

OncologyDiagnosticsGeneral Medicine
International team
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Languages
Mandarin
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International healthcare information

Several Guangzhou hospitals provide international or Hong Kong/Macau patient services, which may include separate registration, interpretation and assistance with records. Scope differs by hospital and should be confirmed before your visit.

Airports
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Getting around
Metro coverage across Tianhe, Yuexiu and Haizhu is comprehensive and bilingually signed. High-speed rail links Guangzhou to Shenzhen and Hong Kong in under an hour.
Accommodation considerations
Tianhe and Zhujiang New Town suit business travellers, while Yuexiu is closer to several of the older teaching hospital campuses.

Guides

Healthcare guides for Guangzhou

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