Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University

About the hospital

The PLA Eastern Theater Command General Hospital, also known as Jinling Hospital affiliated with the Medical School of Nanjing University, was founded in 1929 as China's first modern national Western hospital. Reorganized in 2018, it is a tertiary A-level comprehensive hospital with 1,800 beds under the Wuxi Joint Logistics Support Center. It hosts the National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases and leads in organ transplantation, having performed the world's first pituitary transplant and Asia's first multi-visceral and small bowel transplants. Strengths include kidney disease management, general surgery, and neurosurgery. It recently launched Jiangsu's first brain-computer interface clinical ward and outpatient clinic for neurorestoration in paraplegia and stroke patients. The hospital integrates clinical service, education, research, and prevention for military and civilian care.

Last updated: 2026-11-10

Grade 3A public hospital

Key strengths

• Nephrology
• Radiology

Specialty rankings

Positions in the Fudan specialty reputation ranking (2023). Each item links to the published source.

• #3Nephrology
• #6Radiology

Also nominated in: Critical Care, General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Pain Medicine

Departments

• Urology

Key specialties

• NephrologyNational Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease; top 10 in the 2023 Fudan ranking
• General SurgeryNational key discipline
• NeurologyNational key discipline
• RadiologyTop 10 in the 2023 Fudan ranking
• Clinical LaboratoryNational key discipline

Technologies and techniques

International patient services

International-service details come from public pages and have not been confirmed with the hospital yet. Please verify with us before travelling.

No dedicated international services have been confirmed yet. Contact us and we will check for you.

Strong treatment areas

• High paraplegia
• Spinal cord injury
• Chronic kidney disease
• Enterocutaneous fistula
• Short bowel syndrome
• Multi-organ failure (liver, intestine, spleen)
• Pituitary diseases
• Lung cancer
• Coronary heart disease
• Glioma
• Parkinson's disease
• Post-stroke hemiplegia

Conditions treated

Things to do near this hospital in Nanjing

Popular attractions in Nanjing you can enjoy before or after your appointments.

HistoryEasy on recovery

Presidential Palace

The Presidential Palace served as the seat of government for the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, Sun Yat-sen's provisional presidency, and the Nationalist Government. Visitors explore Western-style buildings, traditional Chinese gardens, and exhibitions on modern Chinese history spanning the 19th-20th centuries. It provides valuable context for foreign tourists on Nanjing's pivotal role in China's republican era.

• Allow about 2.5 h
• CNY 35
• 08:30-18:00 (Mar 1-Oct 14 last entry 17:00), 08:30-17:00 (Oct 15-Feb last entry 16:00), closed Mondays except holidays
• Advance booking required

Recovery fit: Mostly flat paths and courtyards with frequent seating areas and shade. Main routes are wheelchair accessible with minimal steps in key exhibition areas. Rest points allow short, low-effort visits suitable for recovery.

MuseumEasy on recovery

Nanjing Museum

One of China's largest museums, featuring extensive collections of ancient artifacts, Ming and Qing treasures, calligraphy, and modern interactive exhibits. Housed in a grand complex blending traditional and contemporary architecture, it offers foreign visitors comprehensive insights into Chinese history, art, and culture from prehistoric times to the present.

• Allow about 2 h
• Free
• 09:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00), closed Mondays (except holidays)
• Advance booking required

Recovery fit: Fully indoor with elevators, wide flat halls, benches throughout, wheelchairs available. Climate-controlled with minimal walking if focusing on select galleries. Excellent for limited mobility with ample seating and rest areas.

MuseumEasy on recovery

Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre

A solemn memorial and museum built on a mass burial site documenting the 1937 Nanjing Massacre through artifacts, photographs, survivor testimonies, and sculptures. It serves as a powerful educational site promoting peace and historical remembrance for international visitors.

• Allow about 2 h
• Free
• 08:30-17:30 (last entry 16:30), closed Mondays (except holidays)
• Advance booking required

Recovery fit: Primarily flat paved paths and accessible indoor halls with wheelchairs provided free. Numerous benches and quiet rest zones. Short focused visits recommended due to emotional content.

NatureEasy on recovery

Xuanwu Lake Park

A large scenic lake park encircled by Ming Dynasty city walls with five islands connected by causeways, offering lotus ponds, pavilions, and views of Purple Mountain. It is ideal for leisurely strolls, boating, or relaxing amid nature in the heart of Nanjing.

• Allow about 2 h
• Free
• Ring road 24 hours; islands approx. 06:00-22:00 (Apr-Oct), 06:00-21:00 (Nov-Mar)

Recovery fit: Excellent flat accessible paths, ramps on bridges, free wheelchair rentals, sightseeing trains, benches every 100-200m, and dedicated no-barrier garden. Very low physical demand with ample rest facilities.

CultureEasy on recovery

Confucius Temple and Qinhuai River Scenic Area

Centered on the historic Confucius Temple, this vibrant riverside district features traditional architecture, lantern displays, shops, and Qinhuai River boat rides. It blends cultural heritage with lively street life, offering foreign tourists an immersive experience of classical Chinese culture and local snacks.

• Allow about 2 h
• Free
• Streets open all day; core attractions generally 09:00-21:00 or 22:00
• Advance booking required

Recovery fit: Flat pedestrian streets with ramps, numerous seating at cafes and pavilions, easy access to river views without steep climbs. Short walks between points with many rest and refreshment options.

LandmarkModerate effort

Zhonghua Gate

The largest and best-preserved ancient city gate in China, part of the Ming Dynasty Nanjing City Wall. This massive fortress-like structure with barbicans and tunnels showcases sophisticated military architecture. Foreign visitors can climb sections for panoramic views of the old city and Qinhuai River.

• Allow about 1.5 h
• CNY 50
• 08:30-18:00 (daily, with night extensions in peak season)

Recovery fit: Base and exterior views are flat and accessible. Climbing the wall involves stairs but lower levels and exhibitions have limited steps and seating. Suitable for brief visits focusing on ground level.

Latest from this hospital

Neurology & neurosurgery2026-08-01

First Patient in Jiangsu's First Brain-Computer Interface Clinical Ward Reaches One-Year Follow-Up

Follow-up of the hospital's first semi-invasive brain-computer interface surgery patient from 2025 showed significant right-hand function improvement. The patient can now independently hold a cup to drink and practice eating with a spoon, achieving brain function remodeling.

Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University

Neurology & neurosurgery2025-11-13

Jiangsu's First Brain-Computer Interface Ward Unveiled in Nanjing

The General Hospital of Eastern Theater Command established Jiangsu's first brain-computer interface clinical research ward and completed the province's first semi-invasive BCI clinical research surgery for functional recovery in a high cervical spinal cord injury patient. The patient's right hand function improved postoperatively.

Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University

Sources

• mod.gov.cn
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