Tianhe Campus
Tianhe District · Guangzhou
No. 600 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver广东省广州市天河区天河路600号
International Patient Guide
The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University School of Medicine
中山大学附属第三医院
Established1971
CityGuangzhou
Hospital overview
About The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University School of Medicine
The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, founded in 1971, is a comprehensive tertiary Grade-A hospital with strong programs in hepatology, rheumatology, endocrinology, rehabilitation medicine and allergy. It is a national referral center for severe and complicated liver disease, including liver transplantation, and provides multidisciplinary care for autoimmune and endocrine metabolic disorders. In the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University is listed among the top ten in 3 specialties, ranking No. 6 in rehabilitation medicine, No. 10 in infectious diseases and No. 10 in allergy & immunology.
Locations
The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University Campuses
Confirm the campus shown on your appointment before travelling.
Lingnan Campus
Huangpu District · Guangzhou
No. 2693 Kaichuang Avenue, Huangpu District, Guangzhou
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver广东省广州市黄埔区开创大道2693号
Yuedong Campus
Meixian District, Meizhou · Guangdong
Gongyuan North Road, Xincheng, Meixian District, Meizhou
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver广东省梅州市梅县区新县城公园北路
Zhaoqing Campus
Dinghu District, Zhaoqing · Guangdong
No. 1 Yanyang Road, Dinghu District, Zhaoqing
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver广东省肇庆市鼎湖区砚阳路1号
Addresses are shown in Chinese to help with taxi directions. Please verify your destination against the hospital appointment confirmation.
2023 edition
Specialty
Specialties in which Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University appeared in the national top ten of the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings.
Top Department
Rehabilitation MedicineNo. 6
康复医学
Top Department
Infectious DiseasesNo. 10
传染感染科
Top Department
Allergy & ImmunologyNo. 10
变态反应
Source: 2023 Fudan Hospital Rankings on Wellward China. The rankings are an independent academic reference, not an official government ranking.
A practical guide
When The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University May Be Worth Considering
- You are planning to travel to Guangzhou and your case is liver disease or liver transplant: SYSU Third Hospital has performed over 6,000 liver transplants and is a leading hepatology and infectious-disease center.
- You want hepatobiliary surgery or viral-hepatitis care at a hospital with a dedicated liver-transplant department.
- You also value neurology or immunology strength within a comprehensive Guangzhou hospital.
- You can pair treatment with a stay in Guangzhou's warm subtropical climate and Cantonese food.
These points can help guide your research; they do not determine whether a hospital or treatment is right for you. Clinical decisions are made by the hospital’s licensed doctors.
Practical guidance
Notes from Our Service Experience
The following reflects what we have learned while supporting international patients. Appointment arrangements, services and fees can vary; please confirm current details with the hospital.
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Plan ahead for appointments
Based on our experience, appointments through the International Medical Department may become available about seven days in advance. If you plan to go independently, you may be able to book a few days ahead through the hospital’s official app or in person. The app does not offer an English interface, and registration counters may not have bilingual staff.
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Consider whether the International Medical Department suits you
In our experience, foreign patients are generally not required to use an International Medical Department, though hospital policies may vary. Fees there are often substantially higher than at standard outpatient clinics. In return, it may offer dedicated consultation rooms, shorter waits, longer appointments and, in some cases, the ability to use international health insurance. For patients travelling alone, the additional support may make the visit easier.
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A more cost-conscious route with coordination
For self-funded patients seeking a more economical option, we can help arrange care through the same channels used by local patients. Based on our experience, even after adding our coordination fee, the overall cost can be considerably lower than using the International Medical Department, while including advance appointment coordination, bilingual escort support and English medical reports.
Before you travel
What to Prepare for Medical Care in China
A quick comparison of what you will need to arrange when travelling independently and what our coordination service can help with.
| What to prepare | Travelling independently | With our service |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | Bring your passport. | Bring your passport. |
| Previous medical records | Bring the original records and arrange a Chinese translation yourself. | Bring the originals. We prepare a bilingual version. |
| Medical imaging | Bring the original imaging files (DICOM), not screenshots. | Bring the original imaging files (DICOM), not screenshots. |
| Current medication records | Bring the original records and arrange a Chinese translation yourself. | Bring the originals. We prepare a bilingual version. |
| Insurance card and approval letter | Check with the hospital and insurer in advance whether your plan can be used. | We can contact the hospital with you to check insurance use, required documents and the process, and provide a document checklist. |
| Costs | Pay hospital charges directly to the hospital. | Pay hospital charges directly to the hospital, plus our service fee. We do not receive a share of your medical fees. Our service fee is paid in advance. |
| Other arrangements | Arrange any hospital-specific preparations, appointments and transport yourself. | We can arrange an escort for your appointments and help coordinate your schedule. |
Requirements vary by hospital and appointment. We will confirm the relevant preparation details for your case.