Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital (also known as the Second Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University)
• Founded: 1835 — originally established as the Ophthalmic Hospital in Canton; it was the first Western-style hospital in China.
• Location: Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
• Hospital Type: Public, Grade 3A (三级甲等) — the highest rating for hospitals in China, meaning it is a large, top-level, comprehensive medical center.
• Affiliation: Sun Yat-sen University — serves as a teaching, research, and clinical hospital under the National Health Commission.
• It combines clinical care, medical education, scientific research, disease prevention, and public health services.
• The hospital has multiple campuses, including North and South Campuses and other affiliated sites, making it a major regional center.
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital is a large comprehensive general hospital offering most major medical services. While exact department listings are extensive and include many sub-specialties, the main areas include:
The hospital provides treatment in core medical and surgical disciplines such as:
Note: This range reflects typical services in Chinese Grade 3A comprehensive hospitals like this one; the hospital has many clinical departments treating both common and complex diseases.
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital is also known for:
✔ Outpatient care: Patients can see specialists across departments for consultations, diagnostics, and routine treatment.
✔ Inpatient care: For surgeries, complex treatments, and long-term hospital stays.
✔ Teaching & training: As part of Sun Yat-sen University’s medical system, it trains medical students, residents, and contributes to clinical research.
✔ Research: It produces medical research in areas like oncology, immunology, and other clinical sciences.
Specialist Doctor
25+ Specialist
Bed capacity
500+ Bed capacity
Emergency Service
24/7 Ambulance
OPD Schedule
9AM - 10PM
