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Logo of Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital and Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, with GAMS and GDPH initials

Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital: Guangzhou

Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (GDPH) is a public Grade 3A comprehensive hospital in Guangzhou, China, founded in 1946. Its services include cardiovascular care, cancer care, neurology, kidney care and health screening. International patients can enquire through Concord Medical Center (协和高级医疗中心), which provides outpatient and inpatient services with access to the hospital's specialist departments.

Hospital at a Glance

  • Chinese name: 广东省人民医院

  • Institutional name: Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences (广东省医学科学院)

  • Hospital type: Public Grade III, Class A (3A) comprehensive hospital

  • Founded: 1946

  • Main campus: Dongchuan campus, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China

  • Selected clinical areas: Cardiovascular medicine and cardiac surgery, lung cancer, neurology, nephrology, pancreatic surgery, geriatrics and health screening

  • International medical services: Concord Medical Center (协和高级医疗中心), East Zone of the Dongchuan campus

Aerial view of Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital in Guangzhou, China, showing the main building and surrounding streets

For an international patient planning care in Guangzhou, this profile explains GDPH's main specialties, Concord Medical Center and the practical steps for arranging an appointment. It also identifies the main hospital campus and the East Zone health screening facilities.

Key Specialties & Departments

Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiac Surgery — 心血管内科与心外科

Cardiovascular care is a central part of GDPH's clinical work. Cardiology clinics cover coronary artery disease, heart rhythm disorders, hypertension, heart failure and structural heart disease. The hospital also has cardiac surgery and a dedicated children's heart center, alongside catheter-based intervention, cardiac rehabilitation and specialist follow-up.

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Lung Cancer and Oncology — 肺癌与肿瘤诊疗

The Guangdong Lung Cancer Institute and the hospital's oncology departments provide medical and surgical cancer services. Lung cancer teams use molecular classification and biomarker testing to plan systemic treatment, including targeted therapy, immunotherapy and chemotherapy. The wider cancer service includes breast oncology, radiotherapy and lymphoma care.

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Neurology and Neurosurgery — 神经科与神经外科

Neurology has dedicated teams for neurodegenerative, neuroimmune and cerebrovascular conditions. Its specialist areas include Parkinson's disease and movement disorders, stroke, cognitive disorders, epilepsy and sleep disorders. Assessment is supported by neurological imaging, neurophysiology, sleep monitoring and neuropsychological testing. Neurosurgery is a separate department.

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Nephrology and Dialysis — 肾内科与血液净化

Nephrology is a national key clinical specialty at GDPH. Services include chronic kidney disease care, immune-related kidney disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and interventional nephrology. The department's clinical and research work includes IgA nephropathy and the long-term management of kidney disease.

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Pancreatic and Digestive Surgery — 胰腺、肝胆与胃肠外科

The pancreatic center provides assessment and multidisciplinary care for pancreatic tumors and other pancreatic conditions. Its surgical services include laparoscopic and robot-assisted procedures. GDPH also lists hepatobiliary surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, gastroenterology and digestive endoscopy, bringing together medical and surgical expertise for digestive disease.

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Geriatric Medicine and Endocrinology — 老年医学与内分泌

The Guangdong Geriatrics Institute and East Zone departments focus on health problems in older adults. Services include endocrine and metabolic care, with particular work on diabetes, osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease. The hospital also has general medicine and other geriatric specialties for patients with ongoing health concerns.

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Health Screening and Health Management — 体检与健康管理

GDPH's Health Examination and Health Management Department offers general health check packages and assessments tailored to different age groups and health concerns. Services include report review, health consultations and referral to specialist clinics. Its published health screening location is in the East Zone at No. 3 Chanchugang, Yuexiu District.

Services for International Patients

International Medical Services

  • Concord Medical Center: Known in Chinese as 协和高级医疗中心, the center is in the East Zone of the Dongchuan campus. It provides outpatient and inpatient care and coordinates specialist consultations, investigations, medication and admission arrangements.

  • Language and visit support: The hospital's 2026 international medical services announcement lists multilingual interpretation and one-to-one accompaniment. Include your preferred consultation language in the enquiry and arrange language support for consultations, investigations and admission paperwork.

  • Multidisciplinary consultations: Concord can coordinate multidisciplinary care with hospital specialists. Send recent reports and a concise summary of the question you would like the clinical team to address when making your enquiry.

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Appointments & Locations

  • Booking: The hospital lists its official website and the “广东省人民医院” WeChat account as appointment channels. Its outpatient appointment center is +86 20 8388 2222. For international medical services, ask the hospital switchboard to connect you with Concord Medical Center.

  • Dongchuan main campus — 东川院区: No. 106 Zhongshan Er Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (广州市越秀区中山二路106号). Hospital switchboard: +86 20 8382 7812.

  • First visit: Provide your passport name, nationality, preferred dates and the specialty or main concern. Arrange first-time registration with the receiving team and obtain the campus, building, floor and check-in instructions with your appointment confirmation.

  • Health screening — 体检与健康管理部: East Zone, No. 3 Chanchugang, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou (广州市越秀区蟾蜍岗3号,广东省人民医院东病区). Individual health screening enquiries: +86 20 8382 7812, extension 70300. Ask for the designated screening area and arrival instructions.

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Documents to Prepare

  • Your original passport and appointment confirmation. Use the same name and passport details throughout the booking and registration process.

  • A short medical history, relevant consultation notes, laboratory results, pathology reports and imaging. Include DICOM files for previous scans when available.

  • A current medication list and details of known allergies. Ask the receiving team for its preferred format and language for medical records.

  • Your insurance card, policy details and any pre-authorisation or guarantee-of-payment documents.

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Fees, Insurance & Payment

  • Request an estimate for the clinic, specialist and services you are booking. For a procedure or hospital stay, ask for consultation, tests, anesthesia, pathology, medication, room charges and follow-up to be itemized.

  • Concord publishes direct-settlement arrangements with insurance providers and third-party administrators. Send your policy details to the center and ask your insurer about pre-authorisation, a guarantee of payment and any amount you need to pay yourself.

  • Arrange the payment method and any deposit with the receiving unit before arrival. Request invoices, itemized bills and the medical documents needed for an insurance claim. Keep medical charges and any separately arranged coordination or interpreting fees clearly identified.

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Reports & Follow-up

  • Specify your report-language and translation requirements when arranging the appointment. Request copies of your medical reports and imaging, including DICOM files for scans.

  • Before leaving Guangzhou, collect the available results and the clinical follow-up plan. Record how to receive outstanding reports, contact the department and arrange any follow-up appointments.

Hospital Background and Campuses

Founded in 1946 as Guangzhou Central Hospital, GDPH combines medical care, teaching and research and is also known as the Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences. Its research institutes include cardiovascular disease, lung cancer, geriatrics and eye disease.

The hospital lists Dongchuan, Huifu and Pingzhou campuses. The main Dongchuan campus is on Zhongshan Er Road in Yuexiu District. Its East Zone is the location of Concord Medical Center and the Health Examination and Health Management Department.

In 2026, GDPH was selected among Guangdong's first international medical services pilot hospitals.

International Patient Services Overview

Concord Medical Center is an established service route for international patients at GDPH, including visitors paying privately and those using commercial health insurance. It connects appointment arrangements, specialist consultations, investigations and hospital admission within the hospital.

For a planned visit, start with the medical question you want the specialist to address and provide recent records. Agree the receiving clinic, consultation language, estimated charges and report arrangements before finalizing travel. For health screening, ask about the package, appointment location, preparation instructions and report-review session.

Reception desk and patient waiting area inside Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital in Guangzhou, China

How MedBridgeNZ Can Help

MedBridgeNZ provides medical concierge and logistics coordination for international patients planning a visit to Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital in Guangzhou. We can assist with medical record translation, hospital and specialist communication, appointment coordination, interpretation, visit accompaniment and relevant travel arrangements.

Share your main health concern or screening enquiry, preferred dates and consultation language. We can help organize the enquiry and clarify the receiving location, documents and practical steps for your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital a public hospital?

Yes. GDPH is a public Grade III, Class A (3A) comprehensive hospital in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. Its Chinese name is 广东省人民医院, and it is also known as the Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences.

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What is Concord Medical Center at GDPH?

Concord Medical Center (协和高级医疗中心) is a service platform within Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital. Founded in 1996, it provides outpatient and inpatient services for international patients and other private-pay or commercially insured patients. It is located in the East Zone of the Dongchuan campus.

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How can an international patient arrange an appointment?

Contact the hospital and ask for Concord Medical Center for an international medical enquiry. The hospital switchboard is +86 20 8382 7812. Provide your main concern, recent records, passport details and preferred dates, then obtain the clinic location and registration instructions.

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Can I arrange an English-language visit and English reports?

Concord publishes multilingual interpretation services. Include English in your appointment enquiry and specify whether you need interpretation for consultations and tests. Ask the center to arrange report-language and translation requirements with the receiving department.

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Does GDPH offer health screening?

Yes. Its Health Examination and Health Management Department provides health checks, report reviews and health consultations. The published screening location is in the East Zone at No. 3 Chanchugang, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou. Request the package details, preparation instructions and report-review arrangements when booking.

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Can I use international health insurance?

Concord Medical Center publishes direct-settlement arrangements with insurance providers. Send the center your insurer and policy details, and arrange pre-authorisation and any guarantee-of-payment document with your insurer. Ask for the expected deposit, personal contribution and claim documents for your visit.

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Where is the main campus in Guangzhou?

The Dongchuan main campus is at No. 106 Zhongshan Er Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou. Concord Medical Center is in its East Zone. Keep the Chinese hospital name, campus, building and floor from your appointment confirmation for transport and check-in.

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How much does a consultation or hospital stay cost?

Request an estimate for the clinic and planned services. For admission or a procedure, ask for an itemized estimate covering tests, anesthesia, pathology, medication, accommodation and follow-up, together with deposit and payment instructions.

Disclaimer:
Information on this page is based on Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital's official Chinese and English websites, including hospital and department introductions, appointment guidance, health screening information, Concord Medical Center service information and the international medical services announcement dated 10 April 2026. Official website: https://www.gdghospital.org.cn/. Last reviewed: 24 October 2026. Services, locations, schedules, fees, language support and insurance arrangements may change; confirm current details with the receiving hospital unit.

This page provides general information. Hospital clinicians assess suitability and make decisions about investigations, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. MedBridgeNZ provides medical concierge and logistics coordination and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Appointment availability, hospital acceptance, insurance coverage and treatment outcomes are not guaranteed.

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