The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University - International Medical Center

The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University is a designated first-batch international medical service pilot hospital in Guangdong Province and consistently ranked among China's top ten comprehensive hospitals. Founded in 1910 and serving as the flagship teaching hospital of the prestigious Sun Yat-sen University, its nationally renowned departments include General Surgery with a strong focus on minimally invasive and robotic procedures, Nephrology with the largest dialysis center in South China, Cardiology, Neurology with a comprehensive stroke center, Oncology, Orthopedics, and Obstetrics and Gynecology. Our International Medical Center is housed in a new dedicated tower, featuring private VIP consultation rooms with extended appointment times, dedicated inpatient wards with private single rooms and suites, and internationally trained physicians experienced in caring for foreign patients. As a core member of Guangzhou's national international medical service pilot cluster, the center issues bilingual discharge summaries and medical certificates accepted by consulates, immigration authorities, and international insurers for visa extensions, medical repatriation, and ongoing home-country care continuity. On-site diagnostic services include MRI Scan, CT Scan, Ultrasonography, Liver Function Panel, and Tumor Marker Panel, all scheduled with priority pathways for international patients to minimize total visit time. The department also provides 24-hour emergency services for international patients with acute conditions, with dedicated pathways in place to reduce wait times for urgent evaluation and care. English-speaking medical consultants and reception staff are available every day, complemented by dedicated international patient coordinators who manage the entire patient journey from arrival through discharge and professional medical translation support as needed. Direct billing is accepted for all major international insurers including Aetna, Cigna, MSH, Allianz, and Bupa, with on-site insurance coordinators handling pre-authorization, guarantee-of-payment letters, and detailed claim documentation. Appointments can be arranged via Phone / WeChat / Online, with bilingual coordinators confirming exact arrival instructions in advance.