Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University (referred to as “Sun Yat-sen Sixth Hospital”) is a comprehensive tertiary-level hospital directly affiliated with Sun Yat-sen University. Located at No. 26, Yuen Tsuen 2nd Cross Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City, it is one of the most renowned medical, teaching, and research institutions in Guangzhou and across China. The hospital was formerly known as Guangzhou Sixth People's Hospital. In 2007, it was transferred to Sun Yat-sen University as a fully-fledged institution, becoming one of the university's directly affiliated hospitals. Currently, the hospital has developed into a first-class tertiary general hospital with a strong specialty focus, renowned both domestically and internationally.
Hospital Overview
- Hospital Grade: Tertiary Grade A Hospital.
- Number of Beds: Currently, there are over 1,300 beds available, with a total of 1,202 beds allocated.
- Hospital Scale: The hospital covers a total area of 470,000 square meters, with a building area of 320,000 square meters.
- Hospital Nature: Public tertiary-level hospital, a second-category public institution subsidized by the government.
- Hospital Specialties: The hospital specializes in gastroenterology and colorectal surgery, and also has strong capabilities in reproductive medicine, gastroenterology, urology, and otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.
Specialty Features
The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University has significant advantages in multiple specialty fields, including:
- Gastroenterology and Colorectal Surgery: One of the hospital's key specialties, with national influence, serving as a distinctive medical brand for Guangdong Province.
- General Surgery: A national key discipline and a key clinical specialty recognized by the Ministry of Health.
- Colorectal Cancer Treatment: The hospital has extensive experience in comprehensive treatment of colorectal cancer, including sphincter-preserving surgery for rectal cancer and laparoscopic surgery.
- Nephrology: A key clinical specialty in Guangdong Province.
- Anesthesiology: The department also maintains a high level of expertise in anesthetic techniques.
Teaching and Research
The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University is not only a clinical treatment center but also an important base for Sun Yat-sen University to cultivate high-level medical talent.
Medical Services and Patient Evaluations
The hospital provides comprehensive medical services, including preventive healthcare, medical treatment, rehabilitation, medical education, and scientific research. The hospital shares medical resources with other affiliated hospitals of Sun Yat-sen University, and test results are mutually recognized, truly realizing the concept of “enter one hospital, and eight hospitals will serve you.” However, some patients have noted that the hospital's facilities and hygiene standards could be improved, such as the hygiene conditions in the delivery rooms not meeting ideal standards.
Campus Expansion and Future Planning
Sun Yat-sen University Sixth Affiliated Hospital has multiple campuses in Tianhe District, including the Zhuji Campus, among others. The hospital plans to further expand its medical service scope, particularly in the western Guangdong region, by collaborating with hospitals such as Xinyi People's Hospital to enhance regional medical service capabilities.
Hospital Switchboard: 020-38254000
Address: No. 26 Yuen Tsuen 2nd Cross Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City (Main Campus) No. 17 Shou Gou Ling, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City (North Campus)