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Grade 3A Public HospitalGeneral hospitalNanjing

Jiangsu Provincial People's Hospital

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About the hospital

Jiangsu Provincial People's Hospital, also known as the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University and Jiangsu Provincial Academy of Clinical Medicine, originated from a 1936 clinic affiliated with the Jiangsu Provincial Medical College. As a leading tertiary A-level comprehensive hospital in Jiangsu Province, it has approximately 4,500 beds and 7,000 staff. It serves as a national base for major epidemic treatment and difficult and complicated disease diagnosis and treatment capacity improvement. It boasts one national key discipline in cardiovascular disease and about 19 national key clinical specialties. The hospital ranks highly in national public hospital performance assessments and is the largest clinical teaching base for Nanjing Medical University. It excels in cardiovascular medicine, thoracic oncology, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, and rehabilitation. The hospital pioneers innovative technologies and actively promotes international cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative through physician training programs and its International Medical Salon platform.

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Grade 3A public hospital

3A

Grade 3A (三级甲等, “tertiary Grade A”) is the highest of China’s hospital grades, awarded to large hospitals with advanced care, teaching and research. This hospital is also a state-run public hospital.

Key strengths

  • Health Management
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Allergy

Specialty rankings

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

Also nominated in: Hematology, Cardiovascular Medicine, Reproductive Medicine, General Surgery, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Geriatrics, Laboratory Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Rheumatology, Otolaryngology (ENT), Pathology, General Practice, Rare Diseases

Departments

  • Rehabilitation & pain
  • ENT & hearing
  • Dermatology

Key specialties

  • Cardiovascular MedicineNational key discipline
  • CardiologyNational key clinical specialty
  • GastroenterologyNational key clinical specialty
  • Thoracic SurgeryNational key clinical specialty; the world's only RCS-certified segmentectomy training base
  • Hepatobiliary Surgery / Pancreas CenterNational key clinical specialty
  • Rehabilitation MedicineNational key clinical specialty
  • GynecologyNational key clinical specialty

Technologies and techniques

Domestic artificial heart implantation2021

Jiangsu's first and a series of magnetically levitated artificial heart implants, 145 in total, including Rocket Heart 2.0 and bridging techniques

AI+AR-navigated precise segmentectomy2025

National first AI+AR navigation-guided pulmonary nodule puncture localization combined with 3D-CTBA fluorescence thoracoscopic segmentectomy

Hand-shaped 3D guidewire left bundle branch pacing2025

Innovative 3D guidewire customized to the patient's cardiac structure for complex left bundle branch pacing

5G remote single-port robotic surgery2025

Jiangsu's first gynecologic 5G remote single-port robotic total hysterectomy

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.

  • International patient department
  • Belt and Road international training programs
  • Standardized care for foreign patients
  • International academic exchange
  • International medical lounge cultural–medical integration events
Department
External Cooperation Office
Service languages
Chinese, English

Strong treatment areas

  • End-stage heart failure
  • Coronary heart disease
  • Lung cancer
  • Pulmonary nodules
  • Gastric (stomach) cancer
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Aortic regurgitation
  • Arrhythmia
  • Hypertension
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Cerebrovascular disease
  • Hepatobiliary tumors

Conditions treated

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Things to do near this hospital in Nanjing

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

Presidential PalaceHistoryEasy 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.

Nanjing MuseumMuseumEasy 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.

Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing MassacreMuseumEasy 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.

Xuanwu Lake ParkNatureEasy 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.

Confucius Temple and Qinhuai River Scenic AreaCultureEasy 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.

Zhonghua GateLandmarkModerate 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.

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