Guangzhou First Municipal People's Hospital

Guangzhou First Municipal People's Hospital: A Century of Healing, A Health Bridge for the Bay Area—A Comprehensive Overview of South China's Flagship Medical Institution

Guangzhou First Municipal People's Hospital is a Grade A tertiary general hospital directly administered by the Guangzhou Municipal Health Commission. Founded in 1899 (the 25th year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty), it originated as the “Ruoji Hospital” established by American missionaries, serving as a significant witness to the dissemination of modern Western medicine in China. Over 124 years of development, the hospital has evolved from a single missionary clinic into a large-scale modern comprehensive hospital in South China, integrating medical care, teaching, research, prevention, health preservation, and rehabilitation. It serves as the Affiliated First Municipal People's Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, a National Regional Medical Center (South China) construction unit, and a National Project for Enhancing Diagnosis and Treatment Capabilities for Complex and Critical Diseases. It also stands as a core hub for medical cooperation within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

I. Hospital Overview: Multi-Campus Collaboration Strengthens the Health Defense Line in the Bay Area

The hospital operates under a “one hospital, multiple campuses” model to serve Guangzhou and surrounding regions, forming a three-dimensional service network comprising the main campus, specialty centers, and regional branches:

• Yuexiu Campus (Main Campus): Located at No. 1 Panfu Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou (near Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall), this historic main campus preserves its Republican-era architectural style while housing internationally advanced medical facilities. It provides comprehensive services including general practice, emergency care, and specialized departments.

• Nansha Campus: Situated in the Mingzhu Bay Start-up Zone, Hengli Town, Nansha District, this campus is a key Guangzhou municipal project under the 14th Five-Year Plan. Positioned as a “smart hospital + regional medical center,” it focuses on developing advanced technologies such as precision cancer treatment, organ transplantation, and critical care medicine, serving residents of Nansha and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

• Hedong Branch: Located at No. 12 Hedong Road, Liwan District, it focuses on chronic disease management, rehabilitation medicine, and community healthcare, serving older urban districts including Liwan and Haizhu.

The hospital maintains over 3,000 operational beds and handles more than 6 million outpatient and emergency visits annually. Ranked among Guangzhou's top three general hospitals in service volume for ten consecutive years, it stands as a trusted “health guardian” for residents across South China.

II. Technical Advantages: Innovation-Driven Regional Healthcare Advancement

Guangzhou First Municipal People's Hospital adopts a “clinical demand-driven, research-conversion-powered” approach, establishing significant strengths in critical care, minimally invasive precision medicine, and smart healthcare:

• Critical Care: Leveraging its status as a core unit of the National Emergency Medical Rescue Team (Guangzhou), the hospital has established an integrated air-ground emergency system equipped with mobile ICUs and helicopter rescue platforms. Its success rate in treating severe trauma, sepsis, and multiple organ failure reaches 91.8%. The Department of Emergency Medicine pioneered an “Emergency-Surgery-ICU” green channel, reducing D-to-B time (door-to-balloon time) for acute myocardial infarction to under 50 minutes and achieving a 92% treatment rate within the intravenous thrombolysis time window for stroke.

• Minimally Invasive & Precision Medicine: As one of China's first Da Vinci Surgical Robot Training Centers, the hospital extensively performs robot-assisted surgeries in urology, gastrointestinal surgery, and gynecology (e.g., radical prostatectomy, gastrectomy for gastric cancer, staging surgery for endometrial cancer), with over 2,500 robotic procedures annually. Simultaneously, it leads in South China for precision oncology (targeted therapy, immunotherapy), genetic testing (whole-exome sequencing), and interventional treatments (cardiovascular/cerebrovascular stenting).

• Smart Healthcare Innovation: As one of China's first “Internet Hospitals,” it has established an end-to-end service platform encompassing “online consultation—intelligent triage—electronic prescriptions—medication delivery,” serving over 1 million online patients annually. Technologies like 5G-enabled remote surgery, AI-assisted diagnosis (e.g., for lung nodules and retinal diseases), and intelligent guidance robots are widely deployed, extending high-quality medical resources to communities and remote regions in eastern, western, and northern Guangdong.

• Organ Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine: As the designated host institution for Guangdong Province's Organ Transplant Quality Control Center, the hospital performs over 200 liver and kidney transplants annually with a five-year survival rate exceeding 85%. In regenerative medicine, it conducts clinical research on stem cell therapies for spinal cord injuries and diabetic foot ulcers, with some achievements reaching internationally advanced levels.

III. Leading Specialties: Discipline Clusters Addressing Lifecycle Needs

The hospital boasts robust disciplinary strengths, including 3 National Key Clinical Specialties (Urology, Gastroenterology, Emergency Medicine) and 15 Provincial Key Clinical Specialties (Orthopedics, Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Critical Care Medicine, etc.), forming a discipline matrix centered on “specialized care for specific conditions and precision treatment.”

• Urology: A nationally recognized key specialty leading in early prostate cancer screening (multiparametric MRI combined with PSA), robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, and minimally invasive complex kidney stone removal (percutaneous nephrolithotomy). Equipped with the Da Vinci Xi surgical robot and holmium laser lithotripsy systems, the department performs over 5,000 surgeries annually, achieving a 90% five-year survival rate for radical prostatectomy.

• Gastroenterology: A National Key Clinical Specialty distinguished by its expertise in “endoscopic minimally invasive therapies.” The department performs cutting-edge procedures, including ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection), EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound), and POEM (Transoral Endoscopic Myotomy). It conducts over 100,000 endoscopic examinations annually, achieving a 45% detection rate for early-stage gastrointestinal cancers (exceeding the national average of 30%).

• Emergency Medicine: A critical care center for South China, featuring five specialized units: Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center, Trauma Center, Critical Maternal Care Center, and Critical Pregnancy Care Center. Equipped with intelligent trauma assessment systems, mobile DR units, and bedside ultrasound, it delivers one-stop emergency care, reducing the average time from admission to surgery for severe trauma patients to 30 minutes.

• Orthopedics: A provincial-level key specialty, it excels in complex joint replacements (hip/knee/shoulder), minimally invasive spine surgery (endoscopic discectomy, UBE technique), and sports injury repair (ACL reconstruction). Annual surgeries exceed 6,000, with joint replacement volume ranking among the top three in South China.

• Cardiovascular Medicine: Performs complex coronary interventions (e.g., chronic total occlusion, left main coronary artery lesions), radiofrequency ablation for arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia), and structural heart disease procedures (atrial fibrillation, left atrial appendage closure). Equipped with precision assessment tools, including intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and OCT, with over 3,000 interventional procedures annually.

IV. Departments and Medical Equipment: Comprehensive Support for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment

The hospital encompasses over 50 clinical and medical technology departments, including Internal Medicine (Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Nephrology, Endocrinology, etc.), Surgery (Neurosurgery, Urology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, etc.), Specialty Clinics (Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Dermatology, etc.), Medical Technology (Radiology, Laboratory Medicine, Pathology, etc.), and Public Health (Infectious Diseases, Preventive Health Care). This comprehensive structure addresses the full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic needs, from common to rare diseases.

Equipped with world-class medical technology, the hospital supports precise diagnostics and minimally invasive treatments:

• Imaging Diagnostics: Philips Ingenia 3.0T MRI (for precise neurological imaging), Siemens Force Open Source CT (low-dose coronary imaging), GE Discovery PET-CT (early tumor screening).

• Surgery & Therapy: Da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot (urology, gynecology, gastrointestinal surgery), Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator (precision radiation oncology), Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) System (critical cardiopulmonary support), Holmium Laser Lithotripsy (urolithiasis treatment).

• Emergency and Critical Care: Mobile ICU (equipped with ventilators, defibrillators, hemodynamic monitoring), Digital Operating Room (integrated with 5G remote guidance capabilities), Smart Infusion Pump (precision drug delivery control).

V. International Patient Services: Diverse and Inclusive, Building an International Healthcare Channel

As a model institution for international medical services in South China, Guangzhou First Municipal People's Hospital provides international patients with “end-to-end, barrier-free” services:

• Multilingual Support: The International Medical Center (IMC) employs professional translators fluent in English, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, and other languages. Physicians and nurses undergo cross-cultural communication training, while the patient navigation system features multilingual signage and voice guidance.

• Streamlined Care:

• Appointments: Dedicated international patient hotline (020-81048888 ext. IMC) available, with email/WeChat booking options and priority scheduling with renowned specialists.

• Payment: Direct billing supported through partnered international insurers (MSH, BUPA, AXA Assistance, etc.); accepts USD/EUR cash and international credit cards (Visa/MasterCard).

• Accompaniment: One-on-one guidance for international outpatient visits, assisting with registration, examinations, medication pickup, etc. Hospitalized patients may arrange for interpreter accompaniment.

• Specialized Care: Tailored to international patients' needs, featuring dedicated international clinics (private consultation rooms, confidential environment) and multidisciplinary team (MDT) consultations covering high-demand areas like oncology, cardiovascular/cerebrovascular diseases, urology, and orthopedics.

• Humanistic Care: The International Medical Zone features a dedicated waiting area (with English magazines, coffee, and tea), VIP rooms (with private bathrooms and satellite TV), and regularly hosts “Health Culture Salons” (e.g., English health lectures, exchange activities between Chinese and international patients).

VI. Medical Rankings and Recognition: Regional Benchmark, International Acclaim

• Domestic Rankings:

• Fudan University's 2023 China Hospital Rankings: 85th overall, 6th in South China.

• Discipline Rankings: Urology (15th nationally), Emergency Medicine (2nd in South China), Gastroenterology (3rd in South China).

• Industry Influence:

• Led development of national industry standards, including the “Chinese Expert Consensus on Early Prostate Cancer Screening” and “Endoscopic Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines for Early Gastrointestinal Cancers.”

• Collaborates with Johns Hopkins Hospital, Mayo Clinic, and the University of Tokyo School of Medicine, hosting regular events like the “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao International Medical Forum” and “Guangzhou International Organ Transplant Summit.”

• International Patient Testimonials:

• “I underwent radical prostatectomy here. The Da Vinci robot performed with exceptional precision. I was discharged just one week post-surgery. Nurses checked my recovery daily in English—truly thoughtful!” — John (68, prostate cancer), U.S. citizen.

• “My child had sudden appendicitis. The time from admission to surgery took just 2 hours. The doctor patiently explained each step in Japanese, giving me—a Chinese national working in Japan—complete peace of mind!” — Yuki (35, pediatric appendicitis), Japanese patient.

VII. Contact Information and Transportation Guide

• Switchboard: 020-81048888 (Yuexiu Campus); 020-39000000 (Nansha Campus); 020-81891500 (Hedong Branch)

• International Medical Center: 020-81048888 ext. IMC (Appointments/Inquiries)

• Address:

• Yuexiu Campus: No. 1 Panfu Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou (Near Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Exit B of Yuexiu Park Station, Metro Line 2).

• Nansha Campus: Mingzhu Bay Start-up Zone, Hengli Town, Nansha District, Guangzhou (near Exit C of Hengli Station, Metro Line 18).

• Hedong Branch: No. 12 Hedong Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou (near Exit A of Hedong Station, Guangfo Line).

• Transportation Routes:

• Yuexiu Campus: Bus “Panfu Road Station” (Routes 284, 528, 541); Self-drive vehicles may park in the hospital's underground parking garage (Fee: ¥8/hour).

• Nansha Campus: 8-minute walk from Exit C of Hengli Station (Metro Line 18); Bus “Hengli Hospital Station” (Nansha Route 3, Nansha Route 5).

• Hedong Branch: 5-minute walk from Exit A of Hedong Station (Guangfo Line); Bus “Hedong Road Station” (Routes 9, 10, 285).

Guangzhou First Municipal People's Hospital, rooted in a century of history and driven by innovation, stands as both a trusted “health fortress” for residents in South China and an open window for international medical collaboration. Moving forward, the hospital will continue to deepen its focus on “Precision Medicine + Smart Healthcare,” strengthen medical collaboration within the Greater Bay Area, and provide global patients with higher-quality, more compassionate medical services.

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