The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine

The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine was founded in 1964. It is a national clinical research base for traditional Chinese medicine and a construction unit for the National TCM Inheritance and Innovation Center, and is a large comprehensive TCM hospital integrating medical care, teaching, research, preventive healthcare and rehabilitation. Overview for international patients The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine is listed in this directory as a Grade 3A hospital in Guangzhou. In MedToChina's current directory, consultation areas connected with listed specialists include Traditional Chinese Internal Medicine, Acupuncture, Orthopedics and Traumatology, and Integrated Chinese and Western Oncology. This profile is intended to help international patients organize records and appointment questions before a hospital review. It is not a ranking, treatment guarantee, or promise of admission. When this hospital profile may be relevant Patients may use this profile when preparing tumor board-style record review, pathology review preparation, treatment sequence questions, or post-treatment follow-up planning, surgical feasibility review, imaging-based procedure planning, post-operative complication review, or rehabilitation coordination, and traditional Chinese medicine consultation planning, integrated care questions, acupuncture safety screening, or medication interaction checks. The most useful first step is to send a concise case summary, the key medical records, and a clear question for the target department. Final department selection, appointment timing, and whether an in-person visit is appropriate depend on the hospital's review of the case. Documents to prepare before an appointment request - Passport name and date of birth matching the medical records. - A one-page diagnosis summary with current symptoms and treatment goals. - a one-page diagnosis and treatment summary, recent test reports with dates and reference ranges, current medications, allergies, and relevant medical history, pathology or biopsy reports, staging imaging, treatment cycles, radiation summaries, and molecular test reports if available, operation notes, anesthesia history, implant or device details, rehabilitation notes, and original imaging files when available, and current prescriptions, supplements, anticoagulant use, pregnancy status, allergies, and any conditions that could affect acupuncture or herbal medicine safety. - Current medications, allergies, prior treatment timeline, and travel constraints. - Insurance or payment questions, especially if admission, surgery, or repeated tests may be needed. Questions to ask before travel - Which department should review the case first? - Which records need English-Chinese translation before submission? - Are original imaging files, pathology slides, or repeat tests likely to be needed? - Is the visit expected to be outpatient only, or could inpatient evaluation be required? - What documents can the hospital provide for insurance reimbursement or follow-up care at home? Coordination note MedToChina supports record organization, translation, appointment communication, and logistics for international patients. Medical advice, diagnosis, treatment selection, and risk assessment must come from the hospital and licensed clinicians.