Main Campus
Furong District · Changsha
No. 139 Renmin Middle Road, Furong District, Changsha
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver湖南省长沙市芙蓉区人民中路139号
International Patient Guide
The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
中南大学湘雅二医院
Established1958
CityChangsha
Hospital overview
About The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, founded in 1958, is a large comprehensive tertiary Grade-A hospital under the budget administration of the National Health Commission. It hosts the National Medical Center for Mental Disorders, and its psychiatry, endocrinology and metabolism, clinical pharmacy, cardiac surgery and organ transplantation programs rank among the best in China. The hospital also serves as a national emergency medical rescue base. In the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings, The Second Xiangya Hospital is listed among the top ten in 5 specialties, including No. 3 in clinical pharmacy, No. 3 in psychiatry and No. 4 in endocrinology, among others.
Locations
Second Xiangya Hospital Campus
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Addresses are shown in Chinese to help with taxi directions. Please verify your destination against the hospital appointment confirmation.
2023 edition
Specialty
Specialties in which Second Xiangya Hospital appeared in the national top ten of the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings.
Top Department
Cardiac SurgeryNo. 8
心外科
Top Department
EndocrinologyNo. 4
内分泌科
Top Department
Clinical PharmacyNo. 3
临床药学
Top Department
GeriatricsNo. 10
老年医学
Top Department
PsychiatryNo. 3
精神医学
Source: 2023 Fudan Hospital Rankings on Wellward China. The rankings are an independent academic reference, not an official government ranking.
A practical guide
When The Second Xiangya Hospital May Be Worth Considering
- You are planning to travel to Changsha and your case is neurological or psychiatric: Second Xiangya is a clinical research center for cerebrovascular and spinal-vascular disease, and Xiangya is nationally renowned for psychiatry.
- You need neurosurgery, stroke or mental-health care at a hospital where these are flagship missions.
- You want endocrinology or cardiology support alongside neurology within a comprehensive hospital.
- You can pair treatment with a stay in Changsha — a lively "happy city" with spicy Hunan cuisine and lower living costs.
These points can help guide your research; they do not determine whether a hospital or treatment is right for you. Clinical decisions are made by the hospital’s licensed doctors.
Practical guidance
Notes from Our Service Experience
The following reflects what we have learned while supporting international patients. Appointment arrangements, services and fees can vary; please confirm current details with the hospital.
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Plan ahead for appointments
Based on our experience, appointments through the International Medical Department may become available about seven days in advance. If you plan to go independently, you may be able to book a few days ahead through the hospital’s official app or in person. The app does not offer an English interface, and registration counters may not have bilingual staff.
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Consider whether the International Medical Department suits you
In our experience, foreign patients are generally not required to use an International Medical Department, though hospital policies may vary. Fees there are often substantially higher than at standard outpatient clinics. In return, it may offer dedicated consultation rooms, shorter waits, longer appointments and, in some cases, the ability to use international health insurance. For patients travelling alone, the additional support may make the visit easier.
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A more cost-conscious route with coordination
For self-funded patients seeking a more economical option, we can help arrange care through the same channels used by local patients. Based on our experience, even after adding our coordination fee, the overall cost can be considerably lower than using the International Medical Department, while including advance appointment coordination, bilingual escort support and English medical reports.
Before you travel
What to Prepare for Medical Care in China
A quick comparison of what you will need to arrange when travelling independently and what our coordination service can help with.
| What to prepare | Travelling independently | With our service |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | Bring your passport. | Bring your passport. |
| Previous medical records | Bring the original records and arrange a Chinese translation yourself. | Bring the originals. We prepare a bilingual version. |
| Medical imaging | Bring the original imaging files (DICOM), not screenshots. | Bring the original imaging files (DICOM), not screenshots. |
| Current medication records | Bring the original records and arrange a Chinese translation yourself. | Bring the originals. We prepare a bilingual version. |
| Insurance card and approval letter | Check with the hospital and insurer in advance whether your plan can be used. | We can contact the hospital with you to check insurance use, required documents and the process, and provide a document checklist. |
| Costs | Pay hospital charges directly to the hospital. | Pay hospital charges directly to the hospital, plus our service fee. We do not receive a share of your medical fees. Our service fee is paid in advance. |
| Other arrangements | Arrange any hospital-specific preparations, appointments and transport yourself. | We can arrange an escort for your appointments and help coordinate your schedule. |
Requirements vary by hospital and appointment. We will confirm the relevant preparation details for your case.