The Second Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine

The Second Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine: A Century-Old Institution, Carrying Forward the Medical Legacy—Building a Life and Health Hub that is “Top-Tier in China and World-Renowned”

I. Hospital Overview

The Second Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine is a Grade A tertiary general hospital directly under the National Health Commission, integrating medical treatment, teaching, research, prevention, healthcare, and rehabilitation. Its origins trace back to Guangji Hospital (Zhejiang's first Western medicine hospital), established in 1869. After over 150 years of development, it has become one of the cradles of Western medical education in China, a “benchmark” within Zhejiang's healthcare system, and a “national team” institution.

The hospital operates four major campuses: Jiefang Road (main campus), Binjiang, Xiaoshan, and Yuhang (covering over 1,000 acres in total). It maintains over 5,500 open beds, handles more than 7 million outpatient and emergency visits annually, and performs over 250,000 surgeries per year. In the 2023 Fudan University China Hospital Rankings, it ranked 11th nationally and has maintained a top-two position in East China for 12 consecutive years. In the 2023 China Hospital STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Medicine) Metrics, 12 disciplines ranked among the national top 10, with eight disciplines—including Trauma Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, and Neurosurgery—ranking among the national top 5.

As the designated institution for both the “National Center for Trauma Medicine” and the " National Cardiovascular Disease Regional Medical Center (Zhejiang),“ The Second Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine remains steadfast in its commitment to ”putting patients and service recipients first.“ Focusing on three core missions—treating complex and critical illnesses, advancing cutting-edge technological innovation, and cultivating medical talent—the hospital not only shoulders the responsibility of providing emergency and critical care for Zhejiang Province and the Yangtze River Delta region but also showcases the formidable strength of ”Chinese healthcare" on the global medical stage.

II. Technological Advantages: Centuries of Craftsmanship, Pioneering Medical Innovation

The Second Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine drives innovation through technological advancement, establishing unique technical barriers in trauma emergency care, cardiovascular diseases, neurosurgery, precision oncology, and ophthalmology—where we possess what others lack and excel where others follow. Multiple technologies have filled domestic gaps and reached internationally leading standards:

• Trauma Emergency Care: As a National Trauma Medical Center, it has established an “air-ground integrated” emergency network (with helicopter rescue covering all of Zhejiang Province). The average time from admission to surgery (DNT) for trauma patients is 28 minutes (international standard ≤60 minutes). The success rate for treating complex pelvic fractures and multiple injuries exceeds 90% (international average 75%), saving over 20,000 trauma patients annually.

• Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis and Treatment: As the core unit of the National Regional Medical Center for Cardiovascular Diseases (Zhejiang), we perform over 30,000 cardiac interventional procedures annually (including coronary stenting, radiofrequency ablation for arrhythmias, and interventional treatments for structural heart diseases). The success rate for complex coronary interventions (left main lesions, chronic total occlusions) reaches 99.8%. Cardiac and Great Vessel Surgery performs high-complexity procedures, including the “Sun Procedure” for aortic dissection and minimally invasive valve replacement (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation, TAVI), with a surgical mortality rate below 0.7%.

• Neurosurgery and Brain Science: Home to China's first “Brain-Computer Interface Clinical Research Center,” performing procedures including cerebral aneurysm clipping, brainstem tumor resection, and epilepsy surgery, with over 5,000 annual procedures. The Spinal Subspecialty performs minimally invasive endoscopic discectomy and spinal deformity correction (severe scoliosis), achieving 95% postoperative neurological recovery rates.

• Precision Oncology: Established an integrated treatment system encompassing radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. Introduced Zhejiang Province's first equipment, including Tomotherapy (TOMO) and CyberKnife systems, achieving a local tumor control rate of 92%. Conducts CAR-T cell therapy for refractory leukemia and lymphoma with an efficacy rate exceeding 75% (compared to the international average of 50%).

• Ophthalmology and Precision Optometry: As a “National Key Clinical Specialty,” we perform femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, SMILE refractive surgery for myopia correction, and ICL lens implantation, with over 30,000 procedures annually. Our myopia prevention and control technology for children and adolescents covers the entire province, establishing a comprehensive “screening-intervention-follow-up” management system.

• Smart Healthcare Applications: The Zhejiang Second Hospital Internet Hospital provides one-stop services including online consultations, appointment scheduling, and medication delivery, serving over 1.5 million patients annually. AI-assisted diagnostic systems (e.g., intelligent lung nodule recognition, mammography screening for breast cancer) achieve over 98% accuracy, processing more than 800,000 screenings yearly.

III. Leading Specialties: Powerhouse Clusters Addressing Lifecycle Needs

The hospital hosts 3 National Clinical Medical Research Centers (Trauma, Cardiovascular, Ophthalmology), 10 National Key Clinical Specialties (Trauma Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, Clinical Pharmacy, Nursing, Dermatology), and over 20 Provincial Key Medical Disciplines. This forms a framework of “key specialty leadership with subspecialty refinement”:

1. Trauma Medicine (National Clinical Medical Center)

A national leader in trauma care, treating over 30,000 complex trauma patients annually. Internationally advanced in severe multiple injuries, pelvic fractures, and traumatic brain injury. Signature techniques include:

• Air-ground integrated emergency response (helicopter transport + hospital green channel);

• 3D-printed customized pelvic prosthesis replacement;

• “Damage control surgery” for multiple injuries (minimizing secondary injury risks).

2. Cardiovascular Medicine (National Key Specialty)

Performs over 30,000 cardiac interventional procedures annually, achieving a 99.8% success rate for complex coronary interventions (left main lesions, chronic total occlusions). Cardiac and Great Vessel Surgery performs high-complexity procedures, including the “Sun Procedure” for aortic dissection (first in China) and minimally invasive valve replacement (TAVI), with a surgical mortality rate below 0.7%.

3. Neurosurgery (National Key Specialty)

Specializing in cerebral aneurysms, brainstem tumors, and spinal cord/spine disorders, with over 5,000 surgeries annually:

• 98% success rate for cerebral aneurysm clipping (reducing fatality rate from ruptured aneurysms from 30% to 5%);

• Brainstem tumor resection (preserving neurological function);

• Minimally invasive spinal surgery (foraminoscopy, UBE technique).

4. Orthopedics (National Key Specialty)

Subspecialties include joint surgery, spinal surgery, and sports medicine:

• Joint Surgery: Annual hip/knee replacement volume exceeds 3,000 cases, utilizing 3D-printed customized prostheses with a 98% postoperative joint function recovery rate;

• Spine Surgery: Performs minimally invasive percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD), spinal deformity correction (severe scoliosis), etc., with annual volume exceeding 4,000 cases;

• Sports Medicine: Repairs sports injuries, including rotator cuff tears and ACL ruptures, reducing post-operative rehabilitation time by 30%.

5. Ophthalmology (National Key Specialty)

National Clinical Key Specialty performing over 30,000 surgeries annually:

• Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (incision precision: 0.01mm);

• SMILE refractive surgery for myopia correction (normal vision restored by the second postoperative day);

• Comprehensive myopia prevention and control for children and adolescents (including orthokeratology and defocus lenses).

6. Emergency Medicine (National Key Specialty)

Established four major emergency networks: “Chest Pain Center,” “Stroke Center,” “Trauma Center,” and “Critical Maternal Care Center”:

• Chest Pain Center: Average D2B (door-to-balloon time) of 32 minutes (international standard ≤90 minutes);

• Stroke Center: Average DNT (door-to-needle time) of 23 minutes (international standard ≤60 minutes);

• Trauma Center: 90% success rate in rescuing severely injured patients (international average 80%).

IV. Departmental Structure: Comprehensive Coverage to Meet Diverse Healthcare Needs

Beyond the aforementioned specialty departments, the hospital also offers internal medicine (including respiratory and critical care medicine, gastroenterology, endocrinology, etc.), surgery (including neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, urology, etc.), Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dermatology, Infectious Diseases, and over 50 other clinical departments. Additionally, 15 medical technology departments—including Radiology, Laboratory Center, Pathology, and Ultrasound Medicine—enable comprehensive health management spanning prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.

The Radiology Department is equipped with 3.0T MRI, 256-slice spiral CT, and PET-MR (Positron Emission Tomography-Magnetic Resonance Imaging) systems, performing whole-body vascular imaging and functional MRI (fMRI) with diagnostic accuracy exceeding 98%. The Rehabilitation Medicine Department utilizes robot-assisted gait training and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) equipment, providing rehabilitation therapy to over 120,000 patients annually. The Pathology Department, designated as a National Pathology Quality Control Center, processes over 400,000 pathological diagnoses yearly with a 99% accuracy rate for complex cases.

V. Medical Equipment: Cutting-Edge Devices Empowering Precision Diagnosis and Treatment

The hospital is equipped with over 700 million yuan worth of imported high-end medical devices, some being the world's first or among the first introduced in China, providing robust support for clinical precision diagnosis and treatment:

• Surgical Robots: Da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot (Urology, General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery) from Intuitive Surgical (USA); Shurui Single-Port Laparoscopic Robot (Gynecology, Pediatrics) from China;

• Imaging Diagnostics: Philips Ingenia 3.0T MRI (3.0 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging), Siemens SOMATOM Force Dual-Source CT (256-slice), GE Discovery PET-MR (Positron Emission Tomography-Magnetic Resonance Imaging);

• Critical Care & Emergency: Germany's Maquet ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation), USA's Medtronic Intra-aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Sweden's Jedeen Hyperbaric Chamber (for carbon monoxide poisoning, brain injury, etc.);

• Ophthalmology Equipment: Germany's Zeiss Femtosecond Laser System (LenSx), Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Scanner (micrometer-level resolution);

• Rehabilitation Equipment: Swiss Hocoma Lokomat lower limb rehabilitation robot, Israeli ReWalk exoskeleton robot (assisting paraplegic patients in standing and walking).

VI. International Patient Services: Global Standards, Building a Borderless Healthcare Channel

As a key medical gateway for Zhejiang Province's international outreach, the hospital leverages the Belt and Road medical cooperation platform to establish an international patient service system characterized by “language accessibility, seamless processes, and compassionate care”:

• Multilingual Support: Offers translation services in 10 languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, French, and Arabic (including medical-specific translation). All International Medical Department staff hold international healthcare certifications (e.g., JCI training).

• Seamless Payment: Direct billing partnerships with over 50 international insurers, including UnitedHealthcare (US), Japan's MHLW, and Allianz (Europe), covering outpatient, inpatient, and diagnostic expenses;

• Comprehensive Accompaniment: Dedicated one-on-one customer service throughout admission registration, examinations, and medication pickup. Privacy protection complies with HIPAA (U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and EU GDPR standards;

• Remote Consultations: Established video consultation partnerships with global top-50 hospitals, including Mayo Clinic (U.S.), Royal Free Hospital (UK), and National University Hospital (Singapore), enabling direct expert consultations;

• Lifestyle Services: The International Medical Department features private rooms (including family rooms and VIP suites), Chinese and Western cuisine, and wireless internet. Partner hotels offer premium accommodations near scenic areas like West Lake and Qianjiang New City.

VII. International Patient Testimonials: Authentic Experiences, Demonstrating Medical Compassion

• David (U.S. patient with severe pelvic fracture): "After being diagnosed with a comminuted pelvic fracture in a car accident, my local hospital recommended conservative treatment. At The Second Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine, the trauma team performed surgery using a 3D-printed prosthesis. Within two hours, I was able to sit up. Nurses guided my daily rehabilitation exercises in English, and now I can walk normally!"

• Japanese Patient Yuki (Retinal Detachment): "My retinal detachment caused severe vision loss, and treatment in Japan yielded poor results. Ophthalmologists at The Second Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine performed vitrectomy surgery using femtosecond laser technology. My vision recovered to 0.8 the very next day. The doctor explained the procedure in detail in Japanese and even helped arrange follow-up appointments at my hospital in Japan—truly thoughtful!"

• Saudi Patient Ahmed (Acute Myocardial Infarction): “After suffering a sudden heart attack, I was rushed to The Second Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine. The emergency team completed ECG and interventional surgery preparations within 10 minutes. The stent placement was highly successful. My attending physician thoroughly explained postoperative precautions in English and even taught me cardiac rehabilitation exercises in Chinese during recovery. Now my heart rate and blood pressure are both stable!”

VIII. Contact Information, Addresses, and Transportation Routes

Hospital Addresses:

• Jiefang Road Campus (Main Campus): No. 88 Jiefang Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province (Comprehensive Medical Services, Trauma & Emergency Care)

• Binjiang Campus: No. 1511 Jianghong Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province (Premium Medical Services, International Medical Services, Cardiovascular Center)

• Xiaoshan Campus: 590 Shixin North Road, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province (Emerging Disciplines, Research Translation)

• Yuhang Campus: 1367 Wenyi West Road, Yuhang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province (Emergency Care, Rehabilitation, Chronic Disease Management)

Contact Numbers:

• Main Switchboard (Jiefang Road Campus): 0571-87783777

• Binjiang Campus: 0571-89713666

• International Patient Service Hotline: 0571-87783777 ext. 8008 (English/Japanese)

• Appointment Registration: WeChat Official Account “The Second Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine” (supports WeChat, Alipay, phone appointments), Zhejiang Government Services App, 114 Platform

Transportation Guide:

• Jiefang Road Campus:

• Subway: Line 1 to “Ding'an Road Station” (Exit A, 800m walk);

• Bus: “Jiefang Road & Wushan Road Intersection Station” (Routes 7, 27, 51, etc.);

• Driving: Underground parking garage (3 levels, 1000+ spaces; arrive early during peak hours).

• Binjiang Campus:

• Subway: Line 4 to “Jiangjin Road Station” (Exit A, 1 km walk);

• Bus: “Binsheng Road & Jianghong Road Intersection Station” (Direct routes: 172, 225);

• By car: Ground-level parking lot (800+ spaces) and underground parking garage (1,200+ spaces) available on campus.

The Second Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine, guided by its mission of “Centuries of Legacy, Innovation for the Future,” stands as both a trusted guardian of health for Zhejiang residents and a sought-after medical destination for international patients. This reputation is built upon its rich historical heritage, cutting-edge technical capabilities, and compassionate international services. Moving forward, the hospital will advance its “Smart Healthcare” and “Precision Medicine” initiatives while deepening international collaborations, contributing the “Zhejiang Second Hospital strength” to building a global health community.

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