Cardiology
Coronary artery disease, hypertension, arrhythmias, heart failure, heart valve disease and congenital heart disease.
Official department information · Cardiology ↗Chengdu · China
West China Hospital, Sichuan University
A comprehensive hospital in Chengdu with medical, surgical, oncology and other specialist services. Explore departments by condition or body system, then use your medical information to confirm the appropriate specialty, clinician and outpatient or inpatient arrangements.
Coordination available
Based on current institution-coordination information. The treating provider, clinician availability, language, fees and services are confirmed for each request.
Departments and common clinical concerns
West China Hospital, Sichuan University, in Chengdu is a general hospital with medical, surgical, oncology and rehabilitation specialties. Its published departments cover cardiovascular, neurological, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, kidney, blood and orthopaedic conditions, alongside specialist surgery. Medical records help identify the appropriate specialty and whether multidisciplinary review should be explored.
Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine
Pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary thromboembolism and respiratory failure.
Official department information · Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine ↗Gastroenterology
Inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver and biliary-pancreatic disorders, Helicobacter pylori care, and diagnostic or therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Official department information · Gastroenterology ↗Neurology
Stroke and cerebrovascular disease, epilepsy, movement disorders, cognitive disorders, demyelinating diseases such as multiple sclerosis, and peripheral nerve or muscle disorders.
Official department information · Neurology ↗Endocrinology & Metabolism
Diabetes and diabetic foot, obesity, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease, pituitary or adrenal disorders, hyperuricaemia and gout.
Official department information · Endocrinology & Metabolism ↗Nephrology
Chronic kidney disease management, acute kidney injury assessment and treatment, haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy.
Official department information · Nephrology ↗Rheumatology & Immunology
Rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory myopathies, systemic lupus erythematosus, assessment of complex rheumatic disease and long-term disease management.
Official department information · Rheumatology & Immunology ↗Additional official source 1 ↗Haematology
Leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, red blood cell disorders, bleeding and coagulation disorders, and assessment for haematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Official department information · Haematology ↗Thoracic Oncology
Lung cancer, oesophageal cancer and malignant mediastinal tumours; radiotherapy, medical oncology and multidisciplinary assessment for thoracic malignancies.
Official department information · Thoracic Oncology ↗Orthopaedics
Hip and knee reconstruction or revision, spinal conditions and deformities, complex fractures and trauma, bone or soft tissue tumours, sports injuries and foot or ankle deformities.
Official department information · Orthopaedics ↗Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, gastrointestinal stromal tumours, hernias and abdominal wall disease, surgical assessment of obesity, and surgery for inflammatory bowel disease.
Official department information · Gastrointestinal Surgery ↗Liver, Biliary & Pancreatic Surgery
Liver cancer, hepatic echinococcosis, bile duct disease, pancreatic cancer, chronic or severe pancreatitis, and conditions including duodenal or retroperitoneal tumours.
Official department information · Liver, Biliary & Pancreatic Surgery ↗Additional official source 1 ↗Additional official source 2 ↗Urology
Urinary stones, urinary tract tumours, prostate disease, urinary tract repair and reconstruction, female urology and continence problems, and andrological conditions.
Official department information · Urology ↗Neurosurgery
Gliomas and deep brain tumours, skull base disease, cerebral and spinal vascular disorders, traumatic brain injury, spine and spinal cord disease, and peripheral nerve disorders.
Official department information · Neurosurgery ↗Thoracic Surgery
Surgery for lung disease, oesophageal cancer and mediastinal disease, including assessment for minimally invasive thoracoscopic procedures.
Official department information · Thoracic Surgery ↗Ophthalmology
Cataracts and lens disease, glaucoma, vitreoretinal disease, corneal and ocular surface disease, orbital disease, strabismus or amblyopia, and refractive surgery assessment.
Official department information · Ophthalmology ↗ENT / Head & Neck Surgery
Ear function and hearing disorders, nasal and allergic conditions, snoring disorders, voice problems, pharyngeal or laryngeal tumours, and head and neck cancers including laryngeal cancer.
Official department information · ENT / Head & Neck Surgery ↗Dermatology
Atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, vitiligo, allergic skin disease, blistering disorders and skin tumours.
Official department information · Dermatology ↗Pain Medicine
Pain associated with cervical spine disease or disc herniation, neuralgia including shingles-related pain, cancer pain, muscle and joint pain, osteoporosis-related pain and complex pain conditions.
Official department information · Pain Medicine ↗Rehabilitation Medicine
Rehabilitation after stroke or brain injury, spinal cord injury, fractures or joint replacement, peripheral nerve injury, and cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation.
Official department information · Rehabilitation Medicine ↗Additional official source 1 ↗These are representative conditions and care areas published by the hospital, not a complete admission list or a guarantee of admission for international patients. Acceptance, campus, clinician availability and treatment plans require hospital confirmation after review of medical records. A listed technique may not be suitable for every patient.
Coordinated specialist care
- Specialist assessment of complex conditions and multidisciplinary consultation where appropriate
- Coordination between outpatient assessment, inpatient care and rehabilitation, subject to hospital evaluation
Planning a visit
The Special Medical Service Center includes international services. Language, outpatient or inpatient arrangements, insurance and fees require hospital confirmation for each case. Check the campus and building on the appointment notice.
Location and arrival
Main campus: 37 Guoxue Alley, Wuhou District, Chengdu. Other campuses follow the appointment notice.
Explore further
Preparing for care in Chengdu: a published West China Hospital pain-care caseInformation sources
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