The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu
The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu: A Regional Benchmark for Critical Care in Sichuan and Chongqing
I. Hospital Overview
The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu (also known as Chengdu Hospital Affiliated to Southwest Medical University and the Third Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine) is a national Class III Grade A general hospital and a large modern medical institution directly under the Chengdu Municipal Health Commission. Founded in 1941, the hospital has evolved over more than 80 years from a single infectious disease prevention and control institution into a regional medical center for Sichuan and Chongqing, integrating medical treatment, teaching, scientific research, prevention, healthcare, and rehabilitation.
Currently, the hospital operates under a “one hospital, two campuses” structure: The Main Campus (No. 82 Qinglong Street, Qingyang District) is centrally located adjacent to Tianfu Square, serving as the city's core medical hub. The Tianfu Campus (No. 666 Kezhi Road, Xinglong Subdistrict, Tianfu New Area) is a newly established facility positioned as a “comprehensive hospital with strong specialty departments,” focusing on developing leading disciplines such as cardiovascular medicine, neurology, and oncology. The hospital offers over 2,800 inpatient beds, handles more than 3.5 million outpatient and emergency visits annually, and performs over 100,000 surgeries per year—with Level III and IV surgeries accounting for over 45% of the total. Its services cover Chengdu and over 10 surrounding prefectures and cities, ranking among the top in Southwest China for critical care treatment. Guided by its motto “Compassionate Care, Lifesaving Skills,” the hospital strives to become a modern general hospital that is “first-class nationally and leading in western China.”
II. Technical Strengths
As a core member of the Sichuan-Chongqing medical emergency system, the hospital leverages its core competencies in “critical care + complex disease diagnosis” to establish distinctive technical expertise across multiple fields:
• Comprehensive Cardiovascular Disease Management: Among the earliest in China to establish a full-cycle cardiovascular care system encompassing prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Performs complex coronary interventions (e.g., chronic total occlusion, left main coronary artery lesions), radiofrequency ablation for arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia), and interventional procedures for structural heart disease (TAVI, left atrial appendage closure). Annual procedure volume exceeds 8,000 cases, with high-risk PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) under ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) support reaching nationally advanced levels.
• Neurocritical Care: Leveraging the “National Advanced Stroke Center” and “Sichuan Provincial Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases,” we established a “pre-hospital emergency-thrombolysis/thrombectomy-neurocritical care” green channel. The door-to-thrombolysis (DNT) time for acute ischemic stroke has been reduced to under 20 minutes, with arterial thrombectomy success rates exceeding 90%. Technologies for cerebral aneurysm clipping, cerebral vascular malformation resection, and severe traumatic brain injury treatment are highly mature.
• Minimally Invasive & Precision Medicine: Departments including General Surgery, Urology, and Orthopedics have fully adopted minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy, percutaneous nephroscopy, and arthroscopy. Procedures like “3D Laparoscopic Pancreaticoduodenectomy” and " Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction (NOSES) Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer“ have reached nationally advanced levels. The Oncology Department implements a comprehensive ”Precision Radiotherapy (VMAT) + Immunotherapy + Targeted Therapy" regimen, treating over 5,000 patients annually.
• Comprehensive Critical Care: The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is equipped with advanced devices, including ECMO, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). It has established a “multiple organ function support” technical system, achieving a 91% success rate in rescuing patients with severe trauma, sepsis, and ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome).
III. Hospital's Leading Specialties
The hospital boasts 1 National Key Clinical Specialty, 6 Provincial Key Disciplines (Specialties), and 9 Municipal Key Disciplines, covering multiple fields:
• National Key Clinical Specialty: Cardiovascular Medicine (ranked among China's top 100 cardiovascular departments, performing the highest volume of cardiac interventional procedures in Southwest China).
• Provincial Key Disciplines: Neurosurgery (Sichuan Province Class A Key Discipline, specializing in microsurgical treatment of cerebral aneurysms and gliomas), Emergency Medicine (host institution of Sichuan Provincial Emergency Quality Control Center, leading the development of multiple emergency standards for Sichuan and Chongqing), • Anesthesiology (Leading provincial expertise in difficult airway management and visual anesthesia techniques) • Cardiovascular Surgery (Performs complex congenital heart defect repairs and heart valve replacements) • Orthopedics (Outstanding in joint replacements and minimally invasive spinal techniques) • Radiology (Precision diagnostics with 3.0T MRI and PET-CT)
• Municipal Key Disciplines: Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (bronchoscopic interventions, precise lung nodule diagnosis), Critical Care Medicine (Chengdu Critical Care Quality Control Center), Rehabilitation Medicine (mature integrated neurological/cardiopulmonary rehabilitation models), Dermatology (treatment of complex conditions like psoriasis and bullous skin diseases), Medical Laboratory (genetic sequencing, precision testing platforms).
IV. Hospital Department Structure
The hospital maintains a comprehensive departmental structure balancing general medical care with specialized expertise, primarily organized as follows:
• Clinical Departments: Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine, Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Hematology, Rheumatology and Immunology), Surgery (General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Urology, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular and Vascular Surgery), Obstetrics and Gynecology (Gynecology, Obstetrics, Reproductive Medicine Center), Pediatrics (Neonatology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine), Emergency Department, Critical Care Medicine (ICU), Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Stomatology, Dermatology, Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Rehabilitation Medicine, Anesthesiology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Pain Management.
• Medical Technology Departments: Radiology (equipped with 3.0T MRI, 256-slice spiral CT, DSA, mammography), Ultrasound (contrast-enhanced ultrasound, interventional ultrasound, fetal cardiac ultrasound), Laboratory (fully automated biochemical analyzers, gene sequencing platform, mass spectrometers) • Pathology Department (digital pathology telediagnosis, molecular pathology testing)
• Nuclear Medicine Department (SPECT/CT, thyroid scintigraphy)
• Operating Rooms (Class 100 laminar flow ORs, hybrid ORs, robotic ORs)
• Blood Transfusion Department
• Pharmacy Department (smart pharmacy, IV medication compounding center)
• Central Sterile Supply Department
V. Advanced Medical Equipment
The hospital is equipped with world-class diagnostic and therapeutic devices supporting multidisciplinary precision medicine:
• Imaging Diagnostics: 3.0T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI, supporting whole-body diffusion-weighted imaging), 256-slice ultra-high-end spiral CT (0.23-second cardiac scan), Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA, supporting complex cardiac and neurointerventional procedures), PET-CT (for early tumor screening and treatment efficacy assessment), mammography X-ray machine (3D tomosynthesis for breast cancer screening).
• Surgery & Minimally Invasive Procedures: Fourth-generation Da Vinci surgical robot (for urology, general surgery, and gynecology), electronic gastroscopes/colonoscopes (magnification staining + endoscopic submucosal dissection/ESD), Intervertebral Foraminoscopy (for minimally invasive spinal surgery), Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO for critical care emergencies), Holmium Laser (for urological stones/benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment), Surgical Microscope (for neurosurgical and ophthalmic precision procedures).
• Specialized Equipment: Cardiovascular Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) (for precise coronary lesion assessment); • Neurosurgery: Surgical navigation system (for precise brain tumor resection); • Oncology: Linear accelerator (VMAT radiotherapy technology), large-bore CT simulator (for radiotherapy positioning accuracy); • Rehabilitation Medicine: Upper limb rehabilitation robot, lower limb exoskeleton robot (for neurological function restoration).
VI. International Patient Services
As a designated model institution for international medical services in Chengdu, the hospital has established a comprehensive, multi-dimensional international patient service system covering the entire care journey from appointment scheduling to recovery:
• Multilingual Support: English, Japanese, Korean, and Thai professional interpreters are available in outpatient clinics, emergency departments, and inpatient wards. Key signage (e.g., department signs, test forms, medication instructions) is bilingual in Chinese and English. Patient navigators receive cross-cultural communication training and respect the religious customs of patients from different countries (e.g., Islamic prayer times, dietary restrictions).
• International Medical Center (IMC): Dedicated premium care zone featuring exclusive registration lanes, multidisciplinary team (MDT) consultations, and one-on-one patient accompaniment. Rooms include private bathrooms, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and internationally standardized adjustable beds for privacy and comfort.
• Convenience Services: Assistance with medical visa extensions and cross-border medical payment processing (accepting Visa, MasterCard, UnionPay); direct billing partnerships with international insurers (e.g., MSH, Cigna); customized meal options including halal, low-fat, and diabetic diets; and amenities such as prayer rooms and mother-baby rooms.
• Cultural Adaptation: English-language Medical Guide (including department navigation, examination precautions, and insurance policies) published via hospital website and WeChat official account; regular “International Patient Health Lectures” covering cardiovascular disease prevention and emergency response skills.
VII. International Patient Testimonials
• Michael (USA, coronary heart disease): “My checkup revealed severe coronary artery stenosis. After arriving at the Cardiovascular Department of Shanghai Third Municipal Hospital, doctors performed a stent implantation surgery that took just one hour! Post-surgery, nurses taught me cardiac rehabilitation exercises daily. Now I can climb stairs normally—I'm truly grateful!”
• Japanese Patient Ms. Yamamoto (Stroke): “After suffering a sudden cerebral infarction, the ambulance took me directly to the hospital's Stroke Center. From thrombolysis to recovery took only 7 days. My speech and motor skills have now largely returned. The neurosurgeon explained the surgical plan in detail in English, and the International Department translator even helped me connect with rehabilitation facilities in Japan—truly thoughtful!”
• Thai Patient Song-en (Cancer): " I was diagnosed with lung cancer and received ‘radiotherapy + immunotherapy’ in the Oncology Department. My tumor has significantly shrunk. The hospital's equipment is state-of-the-art, and the medical team is both professional and patient. They even adjusted my dietary plan to align with my religious practices."
VIII. Contact Information and Address
• Main Campus Address: No. 82 Qinglong Street, Qingyang District, Chengdu (Near Exit D of Tianfu Square Station, Metro Lines 1/2)
• Tianfu Campus Address: No. 666, Kezhi Road, Xinglong Subdistrict, Tianfu New Area, Chengdu (Near Exit C of Science City Station, Metro Line 1)
• Consultation Hotline: 028-86636120 (Main Switchboard); 028-86636125 (International Medical Department)
• WeChat Official Account: Search “The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu” (Real-time appointment updates, health education)
Transportation Routes:
• Main Campus: Exit D from Metro Line 1/2 “Tianfu Square Station,” 3-minute walk; Bus routes 3, 4, 58, 81, 98 to “Qinglong Street Station.”
• Tianfu Campus: Exit C at Science City Station (Metro Line 1), 8-minute walk; Bus routes T208, T209, Tianfu New District Line 3 to Xinglong Lake Kezhi Road Station; Underground parking available (over 1,500 spaces).
The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, built upon a century of heritage and distinguished by its expertise in critical care, delivers “professional, efficient, and compassionate” medical services. Whether for routine care for residents or complex treatments for international patients, it stands as a trusted guardian of health in the Sichuan-Chongqing region.
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