The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University is one of the leading academic medical centers in southern China, combining advanced clinical care, medical education, and scientific research. Founded in 1903, it is a large-scale Grade A Tertiary hospital affiliated with Guangzhou Medical University and has developed into a nationally recognized center for complex disease diagnosis and treatment.
Located in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, the hospital serves as a major healthcare hub in the Greater Bay Area and provides comprehensive medical services across multiple specialties. It is particularly recognized worldwide for its expertise in respiratory diseases and thoracic medicine.
National leader in respiratory medicine
The hospital is home to several national-level respiratory research and clinical platforms, including the National Center for Respiratory Medicine (South China), the National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, the State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, and the Institute of Respiratory Health.
The hospital has played an important role in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of major respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, lung cancer, pulmonary infections, interstitial lung disease, and emerging respiratory infections. It gained international attention through its contributions during SARS, avian influenza, and COVID-19 research and response efforts.
Advanced clinical capabilities
As a comprehensive academic hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University provides services covering internal medicine, surgery, oncology, critical care, cardiovascular medicine, thoracic surgery, transplantation, and other specialties.
The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies, including PET/CT, 3.0T MRI, digital subtraction angiography (DSA), and other modern medical systems.
Its thoracic surgery department is among the leading programs in China, with extensive experience in minimally invasive lung surgery, lung cancer diagnosis and treatment, and complex thoracic procedures.
Research and innovation
The hospital has a strong focus on translational medicine, connecting laboratory discoveries with clinical applications. It participates in national clinical research programs and has established multiple research platforms supporting innovation in respiratory medicine, oncology, and precision healthcare.
As part of Guangzhou Medical University, the hospital benefits from the university’s medical research network and academic resources. Guangzhou Medical University is included in China’s Double First-Class initiative and supports extensive clinical research programs through its affiliated hospitals.
International recognition and medical tourism potential
The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University is an attractive option for international patients seeking advanced treatment in China, especially for respiratory diseases, lung cancer, thoracic surgery, and complex medical conditions requiring multidisciplinary expertise.
With experienced specialists, internationally recognized research capabilities, and access to advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, the hospital provides international patients with opportunities for expert consultation, second opinions, personalized treatment planning, and advanced medical care in China.
Key specialties
- Respiratory medicine and pulmonary diseases
- Lung cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Thoracic surgery and minimally invasive surgery
- Critical care medicine
- Oncology and multidisciplinary cancer treatment
- Cardiovascular medicine
- Precision diagnosis and clinical research
- Complex disease management
