Liwan Central Hospital of Guangzhou

I. Hospital Profile

Liwan Central Hospital of Guangzhou (formerly Guangzhou Liwan District Central Hospital), established in 1958, is the oldest and largest public Grade A tertiary general hospital in Liwan District, Guangzhou. It is also a high-level hospital development unit in Guangdong Province and a non-directly affiliated hospital of Guangzhou Medical University. With a total floor area of approximately 180,000 square meters and over 2,000 open beds, the hospital handles more than 3 million outpatient and emergency visits annually. Serving Liwan District and the surrounding core areas of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, such as Foshan and Zhongshan, it functions as a regional medical center integrating medical care, teaching, research, prevention, and health preservation.

II. Technical Advantages

Liwan Central Hospital of Guangzhou pursues a technological development strategy centered on “Minimally Invasive, Precision, and Intelligent” approaches, establishing an innovative, multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment system:

• Minimally Invasive Technology Leadership: Minimally invasive procedures—including laparoscopic, thoracoscopic, and hysteroscopic surgeries—account for over 60% of operations. Particularly in gastrointestinal and gynecological oncology, these techniques achieve minimal trauma and rapid recovery, reaching nationally advanced standards.

• Precision Medicine Breakthroughs: Leveraging genetic testing and molecular diagnostics platforms, the hospital delivers personalized cancer treatments and genetic disease screening. It co-founded the “Joint Laboratory for Precision Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment” with the Cancer Center of Sun Yat-sen University.

• Critical Care: Operates a regional critical care center integrating emergency, intensive care (ICU), and operating room resources. Achieves a closed-loop “golden hour” response for trauma, myocardial infarction, and stroke, with rescue success rates ranking among Guangzhou's highest.

• Smart Healthcare Empowerment: Implemented 5G remote consultations and AI-assisted diagnosis systems. Patients can complete registration, report inquiries, and remote consultations via mobile devices. Smart ward coverage reaches 100%.

III. Hospital's Leading Specialties

Guided by the principle of “hospital-wide focus, departmental distinctiveness, and individual expertise,” the hospital has cultivated several nationally and provincially influential specialties:

• Cardiovascular Medicine (Provincial Key Clinical Specialty): Performs complex coronary interventions, radiofrequency ablation for arrhythmias, and pacemaker implantation. Annual procedures exceed 3,000, with acute myocardial infarction treatment time (D-to-B) reduced to under 60 minutes.

• Cancer Center (Municipal Key Specialty): Equipped with linear accelerators for radiotherapy and PET-CT scanners, it provides comprehensive “one-stop” cancer treatment encompassing surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy. Collaborates with the Guangdong Cancer Center on multicenter clinical trials.

• Emergency Medicine Department: Among the first in South China to be designated as a “National Advanced Stroke Center” and “Chest Pain Center.” The number of intravenous thrombolysis and thrombectomy procedures for stroke has ranked among the top three in Guangzhou for five consecutive years.

• Orthopedics: Specializes in joint replacement and minimally invasive spinal procedures (e.g., percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy). Maintains technical collaboration with the Department of Orthopedics at Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong. Demonstrates outstanding capabilities in treating osteoporotic fractures in the elderly.

IV. Hospital Departments and Medical Equipment

The hospital features a comprehensive array of departments, encompassing over 40 clinical and medical technology units, including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Stomatology, and Rehabilitation Medicine. Among these:

• Women's, Children's, and Maternity Medical Center: Provides prenatal diagnosis, painless delivery, and neonatal intensive care (NICU) services. Annual deliveries exceed 8,000 cases, with extensive expertise in high-risk pregnancy management.

• Rehabilitation Medicine Department: Equipped with intelligent rehabilitation robots and hydrotherapy systems to support functional recovery for patients with neurological injuries or post-surgical rehabilitation needs.

In medical equipment, the hospital has invested over 500 million yuan in state-of-the-art international devices:

• Da Vinci Surgical System (Xi): Performs complex abdominal and pelvic surgeries with millimeter-level precision;

• 3.0T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) System: Enables high-definition scanning for early tumor detection and brain function imaging;

• Dual-Source CT: 50% faster scanning speed with 30% reduced radiation dose, ideal for rapid diagnosis of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases;

• Linear Accelerator (TrueBeam): Supports stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for precise targeting of tumor lesions.

V. Hospital Nature and Grade

Liwan Central Hospital of Guangzhou is a public non-profit medical institution under the administration of Liwan District Health Bureau, Guangzhou. Designated as a Grade III Class A General Hospital in 2011, it is a designated medical insurance provider for both Guangdong Province and Guangzhou City, and is connected to the national cross-regional medical settlement platform.

VI. International Patient Services

As a medical gateway for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the hospital established an “International Medical Department” to provide comprehensive, attentive services for foreign patients:

• Language Support: Equipped with English, Japanese, Korean, and other language-speaking triage nurses and translation teams. Bilingual medical records provided for critical examinations/surgeries.

• Streamlined Care: Dedicated international patient pathways prioritize outpatient appointments, examinations, and hospital admissions. Inpatient facilities include private rooms/suites with en-suite bathrooms and translation equipment.

• Direct Insurance Billing: Collaborates with over 30 global commercial insurers (e.g., Aetna, Bupa) for direct cost settlement.

• Cultural Adaptation: Offers internationally compliant meals (including halal and vegetarian options), religious prayer rooms, and cross-cultural nursing training.

VII. China and Global Healthcare Rankings

• Domestic Rankings: Ranked among China's Top 100 Competitive Hospitals in Prefecture-Level Cities for three consecutive years (Top 20 in South China), and ranked 18th in South China's comprehensive rankings in the 2023 Fudan China Hospital Rankings.

• Specialty Reputation: Cardiovascular Medicine and Oncology Center ranked among the Top 10 in South China's specialty reputation rankings.

• International Recognition: Accredited by JCI (Joint Commission International), established academic collaborations with Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins Hospital, and ranked among the top 500 hospitals in developing countries in global healthcare quality rankings.

VIII. International Patient Testimonials

“Liwan Central Hospital of Guangzhou's Da Vinci surgery resolved my long-standing gallbladder issues. Doctors patiently explained each procedure step, nurses conducted daily English rounds, and post-discharge recovery was monitored via email—an experience exceeding expectations!” — John Smith (USA), gallbladder resection patient

"As a Japanese expatriate working in Guangzhou, emergency response speed is paramount. When my mother suffered a sudden heart attack, it took only 45 minutes from admission to successful angioplasty. The International Medical Department coordinator accompanied us throughout the process, providing great peace of mind." — Japanese patient Keiko Yamada (post-heart attack treatment)

IX. Contact Information, Address & Transportation Routes

• Address: No. 68 South Huadi Avenue, Liwan District, Guangzhou (near Bai'e Tan Business District)

• Transportation Routes:

• Subway: Exit C of Huadiwan Station (Line 1), then walk 800 meters; or transfer to the bus at Exit A of Jiaokou Station (Line 5).

• Bus: Take routes 15, 52, 74, or 219 to the “Liwan Central Hospital of Guangzhou” stop.

• Driving: The hospital features an underground parking garage (entrance on Huadi Avenue South service road). First 2 hours free; subsequent hours at ¥5/hour.

Liwan Central Hospital of Guangzhou remains committed to its mission of “Compassionate Care, Expert Medicine, Safeguarding Health.” Advancing toward its goal of becoming a “high-level research hospital in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area,” the hospital provides patients with more compassionate, internationally benchmarked medical services.

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