Changsha is one of China’s major medical centres, with leading public and international hospitals providing specialist care, advanced diagnostics and coordinated services for overseas patients.
JCI Accredited Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, founded in 1906, is a prestigious Grade 3A public hospital. In 2014, it partnered with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) to establish the Xiangya International Medical Center (XIMC). XIMC offers world-class care to private-pay and international patients, complying with the highest international standards for safety and quality of care, and has earned the JCI Gold Seal of Approval.
Grade 3A Public Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, founded in 1912 by Dr. Yan Fuqing, is a comprehensive Grade 3A public hospital directly affiliated with the provincial government. It features a dedicated International Medical Department (VIP Clinic) established in 2015, offering premium healthcare, health management, and specialized outpatient services in a comfortable and private environment.
Grade 3A The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University is a Grade 3A comprehensive teaching hospital known for its expertise in transplant medicine, minimally invasive medicine, and health management. It offers specialized international medical services with dedicated facilities and green channels for foreign patients.
Grade III-A The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, founded in 1958, is a large-scale Grade III-A general hospital directly administered by the National Health Commission. Located in Changsha, Hunan Province, it traces its origins to Yale Hospital, established by the Yale-China Association in 1906. The hospital operates with 3,630 authorized beds and covers an area of over 190,000 square meters. It is renowned for its comprehensive medical services, teaching, and research capabilities. The hospital features 42 clinical departments and 9 medical technology departments, with 23 National Key Clinical Specialties, including Psychiatry, Cardiovascular Surgery, and Metabolism and Endocrinology. It is the only medical institution in China to host two National Clinical Medical Research Centers (for metabolic diseases and mental/psychological diseases). The hospital offers an International Medical Department to cater to foreign patients, providing services such as VIP wards, translation services, and direct billing. While it maintains high standards of care, it is not JCI accredited. The hospital has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering complex surgeries and establishing the first Aviation Medical Rescue Consortium in Hunan Province.
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