The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University: A Modern Smart Healthcare Benchmark in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

I. Hospital Overview

The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, is the first directly affiliated hospital established by Sun Yat-sen University in Shenzhen. It serves as a vital center for high-level medical services, medical education, and scientific innovation within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Officially opened in 2018 through a collaborative effort between Sun Yat-sen University and the Guangming District Government of Shenzhen, the hospital was planned and constructed to achieve “domestic excellence and international recognition.” It is a large-scale Grade A tertiary general hospital integrating medical treatment, teaching, research, prevention, and healthcare.

Located in Xinhu Subdistrict, Guangming District, Shenzhen, adjacent to Guangming Science City, the hospital occupies approximately 235,000 square meters. It is planned to have 4,000 beds (with 1,500 beds opened in Phase I), featuring over 500,000 square meters of medical space equipped with internationally advanced medical facilities and intelligent management systems. As a vital component of Sun Yat-sen University's “Double First-Class” initiative, the Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, leverages the university's premier medical resources (such as the First Affiliated Hospital and Cancer Hospital) to rapidly emerge as the regional medical hub for northern Shenzhen, serving the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and surrounding regions.

II. Technological Advantages: Innovation-Driven Precision Medicine Leadership

The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University pursues a core development strategy of “innovation-driven, technology-based hospital building,” achieving breakthroughs across multiple fields. It possesses significant strengths in minimally invasive surgery, precision oncology, critical care, and smart healthcare:

• Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Model: For complex cases like tumors and intractable critical illnesses, a “one-stop” multidisciplinary consultation platform integrates specialists from surgery, internal medicine, imaging, pathology, and other disciplines to develop personalized treatment plans, enhancing treatment success rates.

• Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery: The introduction of the fourth-generation Da Vinci Surgical System (Xi) covers urology, gastrointestinal surgery, thoracic surgery, and other fields, achieving breakthroughs in reduced surgical trauma and accelerated recovery. The adoption rate of minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy and hysteroscopy exceeds 80%.

• Precision Cancer Therapy: Collaborating with the Cancer Center of Sun Yat-sen University, we established the Precision Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Center. This center offers genetic testing, targeted therapy, immunotherapy (including PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors), and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). We also partner with international cancer research institutions to introduce cutting-edge treatment protocols.

• Comprehensive Smart Healthcare Applications: We have developed a “5G+ Smart Hospital” model, achieving full-process digitalization including electronic medical records, intelligent triage, remote consultations, and robotic-assisted surgery. Patients can complete appointments, payments, and report inquiries via mobile devices, boosting consultation efficiency by over 40%.

III. Leading Specialties: Strength in Specialized Fields, Comprehensive Coverage Across the Entire Lifespan

The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, pursues a development strategy of “strength in specialized fields, comprehensive coverage across the entire lifespan.” It prioritizes the advancement of leading disciplines such as Gastroenterology, Oncology, Orthopedics, Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, and Organ Transplantation, while simultaneously covering all fields, including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Pediatrics. This approach has formed a disciplinary system characterized by “clear focal points and a well-structured hierarchy.”

• Gastroenterology: A National Key Clinical Specialty (under development), housing the Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases. It leads nationally in early gastrointestinal cancer screening, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES).

• Orthopedics: Focuses on joint replacement, minimally invasive spine surgery, and sports injury rehabilitation. The department has introduced 3D-printed orthopedic implant technology and performs robot-assisted total knee/hip replacements, with an annual surgical volume exceeding 5,000 procedures.

• Cancer Center: Integrates radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. Equipped with advanced devices, including volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) and Tomotherapy (TOMO). Collaborates with the Cancer Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University to establish a “Remote Radiotherapy Center,” enabling shared access to expert resources.

• Emergency and Critical Care Medicine: As Shenzhen's northern critical care center, it is equipped with advanced devices, including ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP). The department has established a comprehensive treatment chain covering pre-hospital emergency care, in-hospital resuscitation, and intensive care, achieving a 92% success rate in critical care rescue.

IV. Departmental Structure: Comprehensive Coverage to Meet Diverse Needs

The hospital features a comprehensive departmental structure spanning clinical, medical technology, and public health sectors, primarily including:

• Clinical Departments: Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Hematology, Rheumatology & Immunology), • Surgical Departments: General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Urology, Breast and Thyroid Surgery, • Obstetrics and Gynecology: Gynecology, Obstetrics, Reproductive Medicine, • Pediatrics: Neonatology, Pediatric Health Care, • Emergency Department, • Critical Care Medicine (ICU), • Dermatology, • Ophthalmology, • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, • Dentistry, • Rehabilitation Medicine, • Anesthesiology, • Traditional Chinese Medicine, • Family Medicine, etc.

• Medical Technology Departments: Radiology (including MRI, CT, Interventional Radiology), Ultrasound Medicine, Laboratory Medicine (Precision Testing Laboratory), Pathology, Nuclear Medicine (PET-CT), Pharmacy, Operating Rooms, Central Sterile Supply Department, etc.

V. Medical Equipment: World-Class Devices Empowering Precision Diagnosis and Treatment

The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, is equipped with globally leading medical devices to support cutting-edge technology implementation:

• Imaging Diagnostics: 3.0T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), 256-slice spiral CT, Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA), PET-CT, Mammography, Bone Densitometer, etc.

• Surgery and Therapy: Fourth-generation Da Vinci surgical robot, linear accelerator (VMAT/TOMO), gamma knife, holmium laser lithotripsy, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), etc.

• Laboratory and Pathology: Fully automated biochemical and immunological analysis lines, next-generation sequencing (NGS) instruments, flow cytometers, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) detection systems, and more, supporting precision diagnostics such as tumor gene testing and genetic disease screening.

VI. International Patient Services: Comprehensive Care Across Languages and Cultures

As an international medical hub in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, is committed to providing international patients with convenient, professional, and attentive full-cycle services:

• Multilingual Support: Professional translation teams fluent in English, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and other languages are available. Bilingual guidance is provided in outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, and diagnostic departments. Critical medical documents (e.g., medical records, test reports) can be translated into English, Japanese, Korean, and other languages.

• International Medical Center (IMC): Dedicated premium treatment area featuring VIP outpatient services, special-need wards (including private rooms and suites), 24/7 English-speaking nursing support, and priority scheduling for specialist consultations and surgeries.

• Cross-border Medical Insurance Settlement: Integrated with the national cross-regional medical settlement platform, supporting direct payment from select international commercial insurers (e.g., MSH, AXA) to streamline reimbursement processes for international patients.

• Foreign Specialist Clinics: Regularly hosts internationally renowned experts from Sun Yat-sen University's overseas affiliated hospitals (e.g., Johns Hopkins Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals) for on-site consultations or remote consultations.

• Cultural Adaptation Services: Provide religious customs consultations, customized dietary options (halal meals, vegetarian options, etc.), and holiday care (e.g., Christmas, Chinese New Year) to alleviate international patients' medical anxiety.

VII. China Healthcare Rankings: Regional Leadership, Rapid Advancement

As a newly established high-level hospital, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, has not yet entered the national top 100 comprehensive rankings (due to its relatively short history). However, it demonstrates outstanding performance in regional medical influence and specialty rankings:

• Regional Standing: Designated as a key project under Shenzhen's “Three Excellence Initiative” in healthcare, it is the sole Grade A tertiary general hospital in Guangming District. The hospital handles referrals for complex and critical cases from northern Shenzhen and surrounding cities like Dongguan and Huizhou, with annual outpatient and emergency visits exceeding 3 million (2024 data).

• Specialty Influence: Its Gastroenterology, Orthopedics, and Emergency Medicine departments are designated as “Guangdong Provincial Key Clinical Specialties.” The Cancer Center and Critical Care Medicine Department are recognized as “Shenzhen Municipal Key Medical Disciplines,” with certain technologies reaching nationally advanced levels.

VIII. Global Medical Rankings: Strong International Collaboration, Promising Potential

Currently, the Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, is not ranked in major international hospital rankings like QS or U.S. News. However, it is accelerating integration into the global healthcare network through international collaboration:

• Academic partnerships with Harvard Medical School, Mayo Clinic, and Imperial College London Hospital have facilitated joint research, physician exchanges, and collaborative training programs.

• Joined the Belt and Road Medical Alliance and participated in international multicenter clinical trials (e.g., novel anticancer drug development), with research findings published in top-tier international journals such as The Lancet and JAMA.

IX. International Patient Feedback: A Dual Experience of Expertise and Warmth

International patients' evaluations of The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University highlight the following aspects:

• “The surgery appointment took only 3 days. The translation team provided full support throughout, and the doctors' professionalism gave me peace of mind.” — —John, an American cancer patient (underwent Da Vinci robotic gastric cancer surgery).

• “The emergency room was highly efficient. Nurses patiently explained each procedure in English. The ECMO team saved my father's life.” —Min-ji, family member of a South Korean cardiovascular patient.

• “The ward environment was comfortable. Doctors proactively inquired about dietary preferences and even helped arrange enrollment at a local Chinese school for my child.” —Li Wei, Singaporean obstetrics patient.

X. Contact Information, Address, and Transportation Routes

• Hospital Address: No. 628 Zhenyuan Road, Xinhu Subdistrict, Guangming District, Shenzhen (near Guangming Science City Start-up Zone).

• Consultation Hotline: 0755-23240666 (Main Switchboard); 0755-23240700 (International Medical Department).

• WeChat Official Account: “The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University” (offers online appointments, report inquiries, health education).

Transportation Routes:

• Subway: Exit A of Guangming Dajie Station (Shenzhen Metro Line 6), approximately 800 meters (10 minutes) walk.

• Bus: Take Express Bus 25 or Guangming Central District Special Line 1 to “The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University Station”; or take routes M337, M411, M525, etc., to “Guangming Central Station,” then walk approximately 500 meters.

• • By Car: Navigate to “The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University.” The hospital features an underground parking garage (Fees: ¥15 for the first hour, ¥5 per hour thereafter).

Conclusion

The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, centered on “people's health,” leverages the academic heritage of Sun Yat-sen University and Shenzhen's innovative vitality to steadily emerge as a “medical hub” within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Whether serving local residents' routine care or meeting international patients' cross-border medical needs, it embodies the mission of “compassionate medicine” through professional expertise, warm service, and intelligent experiences. Looking ahead, with the full completion of Guangming Science City, the Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, is poised to achieve greater breakthroughs in precision medicine and translational medicine, contributing “Chinese wisdom” to global health advancement.

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