Luohu District People's Hospital

Luohu District People's Hospital: A Healthcare Benchmark Safeguarding Health in the Bay Area

Luohu District People's Hospital stands as one of Shenzhen's most historic Class A tertiary general hospitals. Rooted in the Luohu District for over 60 years, it has consistently upheld its mission of “compassionate care and skilled medicine to safeguard lives.” The hospital has evolved into a modern regional medical center integrating medical treatment, teaching, research, prevention, healthcare, and rehabilitation. Its services extend to residents of Shenzhen and the surrounding Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, while progressively opening high-quality medical services to international patients.

I. Hospital Profile

Founded in 1957 as Bao'an County People's Hospital, Luohu District People's Hospital was renamed in 1983 with the establishment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone. It currently operates three major campuses: the main campus (Youyi Road Campus), the Jianbi Campus, and the Liantang Campus. With a total floor area exceeding 200,000 square meters, the hospital offers over 2,000 beds. It handles more than 6 million outpatient and emergency visits annually, ranking among Shenzhen's top hospitals in comprehensive service capacity. Affiliated with the Luohu District Health Bureau of Shenzhen, the hospital serves as a non-directly affiliated teaching hospital for Southern Medical University and Guangdong Medical University, undertaking clinical education and research responsibilities.

II. Technical Advantages: Innovation-Driven Leadership in Regional Healthcare

Luohu District People's Hospital focuses on “Precision Medicine, Minimally Invasive Techniques, and Multidisciplinary Collaboration” as core development directions, achieving breakthroughs in multiple fields:

• Minimally Invasive & Interventional Techniques: Departments including General Surgery, Urology, and Gynecology extensively perform minimally invasive procedures such as laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and percutaneous nephroscopy, with annual surgeries exceeding 30,000. The application of 3D laparoscopy and fluorescence navigation technologies reaches nationally advanced levels. Cardiology conducts complex coronary interventions and radiofrequency ablation for arrhythmias, ranking among the highest in annual procedure volumes in Shenzhen.

• Comprehensive Cancer Care: The Cancer Center integrates surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. Equipped with precision radiotherapy devices, it develops personalized treatment plans for common cancers like lung and breast cancer, significantly improving five-year survival rates.

• Critical Care Medicine: The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Emergency Medicine Department establish a comprehensive “pre-hospital emergency care - in-hospital resuscitation - critical care” system. Equipped with advanced devices like ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) and aortic balloon counterpulsation devices, the success rate for critical care interventions exceeds 92%.

• Research and Translation: The hospital houses the Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center and Shenzhen Key Laboratory. Over the past five years, it has undertaken over 100 national, provincial, and municipal research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation, publishing more than 1,000 papers in core journals. Multiple research findings have been translated into clinical applications.

III. Leading Specialties: Strength-Driven Specialties, Lifecycle Health Management

Luohu District People's Hospital adopts a “specialty-driven, comprehensive care” model, establishing a range of distinctive specialties with significant influence in Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area:

• National/Provincial Key Specialties: Obstetrics and Gynecology (Provincial), Cardiovascular Medicine (Municipal), Orthopedics (Municipal), Emergency Medicine (Municipal). The Obstetrics and Gynecology Department serves as Shenzhen's Critical Maternal Care Center, handling over 15,000 deliveries annually with a 99% success rate in high-risk pregnancy management. Cardiovascular Medicine leads regionally in complex coronary interventions and structural heart disease treatments.

• Specialized Clusters:

• Orthopedics: Performs joint replacements, minimally invasive spine surgery (endoscopic discectomy), and sports injury reconstruction, utilizing 3D-printed orthopedic models for surgical planning.

• Ophthalmology: Offers advanced techniques including femtosecond laser vision correction and vitreoretinal surgery, performing over 5,000 procedures annually.

• Pediatrics: Neonatal and pediatric critical care units equipped with high-end incubators and ventilators, specializing in premature infant care and pediatric respiratory disease management;

• Rehabilitation Medicine: Integrates traditional Chinese acupuncture with modern rehabilitation technologies (robotic-assisted training, transcranial magnetic stimulation) to provide full-cycle rehabilitation services for stroke and spinal cord injury patients.

• Rehabilitation Medicine: Integrating traditional Chinese acupuncture with modern rehabilitation techniques (robotic-assisted training, transcranial magnetic stimulation) to deliver comprehensive rehabilitation services for stroke and spinal cord injury patients.

IV. Departmental Structure: Comprehensive Coverage to Meet Diverse Needs

The hospital maintains a complete array of departments, encompassing Internal Medicine (Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology), Surgery (General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, Cardiothoracic Surgery), Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Stomatology, Dermatology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Anesthesiology, Radiology, Laboratory Medicine, Pathology, Pharmacy, and more than 50 other clinical and medical technology departments. This structure enables comprehensive coverage from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation.

V. Medical Equipment: Cutting-Edge Technology for Precision Care

Luohu District People's Hospital continuously acquires world-class medical equipment to empower clinical diagnosis and treatment:

• Imaging Diagnostics: 3.0T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), 256-slice spiral CT, Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) system, Mammography X-ray machine, PET-CT (planned);

• Surgery and Therapy: Fourth-generation Da Vinci surgical robot, holmium laser lithotripter, linear accelerator (VMAT), gamma knife (planned);

• Laboratory and Pathology: Fully automated biochemical and immunoassay analysis lines, next-generation sequencing (NGS) instruments, and fully automated pathology slide scanning systems;

• Critical Care and Emergency: ECMO, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) machines, high-end ventilators (Draeger, Mindray).

VI. International Patient Services: Global Standards, Comprehensive Care Throughout Your Journey

To meet the healthcare needs of foreign nationals and cross-border patients, Luohu District People's Hospital established an International Medical Department (VIP Service Center) offering one-stop international services:

• Multilingual Support: Professional interpreters fluent in English, Japanese, Korean, etc., with some department physicians capable of routine foreign language communication;

• Streamlined Care: Dedicated outpatient zones and private rooms (including single rooms and suites) with priority appointment scheduling, expedited testing, and multidisciplinary team (MDT) consultations;

• Direct Insurance Settlement: Partnerships with international insurers (e.g., MSH, Aetna, Ping An Health) for seamless overseas insurance claims processing;

• Comprehensive patient navigation: End-to-end guidance from admission registration and test coordination to post-discharge follow-up, with 24/7 English-speaking customer support;

• Cultural adaptation: Patient rooms equipped with internationally compatible appliances (microwave, refrigerator), international-standard dining options, and accommodation for diverse religious practices.

VII. International Patient Testimonials: “Professional and Warm Healthcare Experience”

• John (45, USA, post-cardiovascular intervention): “From surgery appointment took just 3 days. The medical team explained my condition thoroughly in fluent English. The Da Vinci robotic surgery was minimally invasive, and my recovery far exceeded expectations. International Department nurses checked daily on my dietary and daily needs, making me feel at ease in a foreign country.”

• Japanese Patient Yuki (32, post-IVF): “The reproductive center's expert team was highly professional, designing a personalized ovarian stimulation plan tailored to my function. The entire treatment process was transparent and easy to understand. During prenatal checkups, they even provided Japanese-language fetal development reports—such thoughtful details were truly touching.”

• Singaporean patient Tan (68, post-gastric cancer surgery): “The MDT consultation at the Oncology Center brought together experts in surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and nutrition for a scientifically sound yet compassionate treatment plan. During rehabilitation, therapists customized a training regimen based on my physical capacity. I can now eat normally and take walks.”

VIII. Contact Information and Transportation Guide

• Main Switchboard: 0755-25618799 (Main Switchboard); 0755-25618799 ext. International Medical Department (English Services)

• WeChat Official Account: Luohu District People's Hospital (Appointment booking, report inquiries, online consultation)

• Emergency Hotline: 0755-25618799 (24/7)

Address:

• Main Campus (Youyi Road): 47 Youyi Road, Luohu District, Shenzhen (near Dongmen Business District)

• Jianbin Campus: 2008 Jianbin Road, Luohu District, Shenzhen (near Jinguanghua Plaza)

• Liantang Campus: 116 Xianhu Road, Liantang Subdistrict, Luohu District, Shenzhen (near Xianhu Botanical Garden)

Transportation Routes:

• Subway: Line 2/8 “Xinshou Station” (Main Campus), “Hubei Station” (Jianbin Campus) – approx. 10 min walk;

• Bus: Take routes 2, 8, 13, 25, 59, 64, 103, etc., to “Shenzhen People's Hospital” stop for Headquarters; take routes 33, 35, 37, 38, 103, etc., to “Jinguanghua Plaza” stop for Jia Bin Campus;

• Driving: Headquarters features an underground parking garage (Fees: ¥15 for the first hour, ¥5 per hour thereafter); Liantang Campus provides ample parking spaces.

Luohu District People's Hospital remains steadfastly patient-centered, delivering professional, compassionate, and efficient medical care to both residents and international visitors. Moving forward, the hospital will deepen international collaborations, advance medical expertise, and safeguard the health of patients across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and beyond.

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