West China Hospital of Sichuan University (often called West China Hospital or Huaxi Hospital) is a Class-A tertiary public teaching hospital located in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. It is affiliated with Sichuan University and serves as a major medical education, clinical care, and research hub in western China.
📍 Address: No. 37, Guoxue Lane, Wuhou District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
🏥 Founded: 1892 (originated from missionary-founded hospitals and teaching institutions)
🏥 Beds: ~4,300–4,900 (very large single-site hospital)
📚 Affiliation: Sichuan University – West China Medical Center / West China School of Medicine
📈 Reputation: Ranked among top 3 hospitals in China, with A++ ratings and top scores in clinical care and research.
West China Hospital is one of the largest single-site hospitals in the world, seeing millions of patients annually and offering high-level care for complex and severe medical conditions.
The hospital is a comprehensive medical center that integrates:
Because it is part of the West China Medical Center of Sichuan University, the hospital also leads networks of affiliated hospitals and research institutes across western China.
West China Hospital has a wide and deep clinical structure with dozens of key departments and specialty centers. These cover nearly every major area of modern medicine, including but not limited to:
In addition to routine care, the hospital has specialized disease centers and multidisciplinary treatment programs for complex cases, including advanced surgery, transplant medicine, and highly specialized care units.
West China Hospital is especially recognized for:
Liver transplantation and living donor liver transplant programs
Advanced lung cancer and thoracic surgeries
Minimally invasive surgical techniques
Cardiac intervention and complex cardiovascular care
Treatment of severe acute pancreatitis and critical conditions
Multidisciplinary teams for rare and complex diseases
Extensive international medical services through its International Hospital/Medical Center
The hospital also participates in major national disease registries, clinical trials, and research projects — contributing medical insights to international journals and guidelines.
West China Hospital is one of China’s busiest medical institutions:
📌 Outpatient & emergency visits: ~7.5 million per year
📌 Inpatients discharged: ~250,000+ annually
📌 Surgeries performed: ~180,000+ per year
These figures reflect its role as a referral center for severe and complicated medical cases from across Sichuan Province and beyond.
As part of West China Medical Center / West China School of Medicine at Sichuan University, the hospital:
This combination of clinical excellence and research productivity makes it a leading center not only in China but also recognized internationally.
Specialist Doctor
25+ Specialist
Bed capacity
500+ Bed capacity
Emergency Service
24/7 Ambulance
OPD Schedule
9AM - 10PM
