Public Tertiary
The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
广州医科大学附属第一医院
Yuexiu District (Yanjiang campus); multi-campus system also spanning Liwan District, Haizhu District, Hengqin, Loudi, and Anshun, Guangzhou
1903
Founded
Signature Specialties
Respiratory medicine, anchored by the hospital's role as the National Center for Respiratory Medicine, the National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, and the home of the national key laboratory for respiratory diseases.
Thoracic surgery, highlighted by official hospital and university materials describing national leadership in lung cancer surgery, lung transplantation, and 'tubeless' thoracic surgery innovation.
Allergy, a nationally recognized strength reflected in Fudan specialty rankings where the hospital's allergy discipline ranked fifth nationally in the 2023 release cited by Guangzhou Medical University.
Critical care medicine, supported by the hospital's national clinical key specialty status and its major role in managing SARS, avian influenza, COVID-19, and other public-health emergencies.
Urology, a longstanding specialty with national academic visibility, STEM top-5 national ranking in 2022, and major minimally invasive and endourology expertise across the hospital system.
International Patient Services
Notable Achievements
- Hosts the National Center for Respiratory Medicine, Guangzhou Laboratory clinical base, the national key laboratory for respiratory diseases, and the National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease according to the official hospital profile.
- Played a nationally important role in combating SARS in 2003 and later avian influenza and COVID-19, with Academician Zhong Nanshan and the hospital team taking responsibility for many of Guangdong's most critical SARS cases.
- Official English materials highlight the hospital's world-first gene-edited pig lung xenotransplantation work and its leadership in AI-powered tumor diagnosis, domestic bronchoscopy robots, and 5G-enabled care innovation.
- In the 2023 Fudan specialty reputation release cited by Guangzhou Medical University, the hospital's respiratory specialty ranked No. 1 nationally for the 15th consecutive year.
- In the 2022 Chinese Hospital STEM release cited by Guangzhou Medical University, the hospital ranked No. 23 nationally overall for hospital science and technology evaluation, with respiratory medicine remaining No. 1 nationally.
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Plan Your Visit
Nearby Hotels
LN Hotel Five
广州岭南五号酒店
1.8 km
$110–$180/night
Hotel Landmark Canton
广州华厦大酒店
1.6 km
$70–$120/night
White Swan Hotel
广州白天鹅宾馆
4.2 km
$160–$280/night
Guangdong Victory Hotel
广州胜利宾馆
3.9 km
$80–$130/night
Halal Dining
Al-Madina Halal Restaurant Guangzhou
South Asian halal2.7 km
Bosphorus Premium Turkish Restaurant Guangzhou
Turkish halal-friendly3.1 km
Lanzhou Beef Noodles Yanjiang West Road
Northwest halal noodles0.9 km
Sultan Restaurant Guangzhou
Turkish halal-friendly3.4 km
Nearby Mosques
Huaisheng Mosque
2.4 km from hospital
Xiaodongying Mosque
3.2 km from hospital
Transport
Nearest Metro: Haizhu Square Station (Lines 2 and 6)
Taxi to airport: ~$16 USD
Ride-hailing: Available (DiDi)
Yanjiang West Road is in older central Guangzhou, which is stronger for halal access than Pazhou. Families who prioritize prayer and Muslim food often find this neighborhood easier than newer exhibition districts.
Sources — The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
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