The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University

The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University (常简称“广医附一院”/ “GMU First Hospital”) is a major public comprehensive Grade 3A hospital — the highest level for public hospitals in China. It integrates clinical care, medical education, scientific research, health care, rehabilitation, and emergency medical services under one system.

📍 Location: Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China (main campus in Yuexiu District).

Hospital Type: Government-run, Tertiary (Grade 3A) Teaching Hospital.

Affiliation: Guangzhou Medical University — serves as the university’s first clinical teaching hospital.

Capacity: Around 2,850+ beds (including multiple campuses), with several branches including Datansha and Haiyin, and development of a Hengqin branch in cooperation with regional medical centers.

The hospital has a large workforce of physicians and researchers and is linked to multiple research institutes such as the Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Diseases and other national clinical research centers.

It is also featured in international research outputs, reflecting its active role in clinical medical research across specialties such as oncology, cardiovascular medicine, and more.

Key Departments & Treatment Areas

This hospital provides comprehensive medical and surgical services across many specialties, covering both common and complex conditions. Major areas (typical of large tertiary hospitals) include:

🔹 Core Clinical Departments

1. Internal Medicine – especially Respiratory Medicine (highly renowned in China)
2. Thoracic Surgery (Chest & Lung Surgery) – national key specialty, including advanced procedures like lung and trachea transplantation
3. Intensive Care & Critical Medicine – support for severe and life-threatening cases
4. Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery – heart and vascular diseases
5. Oncology (Cancer diagnosis & treatment)
6. Neurology & Neurosurgery
7. Orthopedics
8. Obstetrics & Gynecology
9. Pediatrics & Neonatology
10. Gastroenterology & Hepatology
11. Urology (including Minimally Invasive & Endourology)
12. Radiology/Imaging & Nuclear Medicine
13. Surgical Services – general and subspecialty surgery

The hospital comprises 44+ clinical departments and 18 medical technology departments, offering both outpatient and inpatient care.

Special Strengths & Clinical Focus

✔ Respiratory Medicine: Known nationally for respiratory disease diagnosis and treatment.

✔ Thoracic Surgery: Advanced lung surgery and transplant techniques.

✔ Research & Innovation: Linked to national clinical research centers and high research output.

✔ Teaching & Training: Key clinical base for medical education and postgraduate training.

Patient Care Services

1. Outpatient Clinics: Specialist consultations and routine treatment across departments.
2. Inpatient Care: For surgeries, diseases requiring hospitalization, and ICU care.
3. Emergency & Critical Care: 24/7 emergency services.
4. Rehabilitation & Chronic Disease Management: Support after major surgery or long-term health conditions.

The hospital also operates multiple campuses and branches (e.g., Hengqin Hospital) to expand access for patients across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area.