Founded in 1947, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU) is a Grade 3A general teaching hospital with Qingchun, Zhijiang, Yuhang and other campuses. Its liver transplantation and hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgery, infectious diseases, nephrology and kidney transplantation, and haematology are highly regarded in China. MedHelpChina handles record translation, specialist matching and escort.
China · Hangzhou
Shangcheng (Qingchun campus)
International department (IMS) ✓
International / VIP clinic
Grade 3A university hospital
Affiliated with Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Key specialties
FAHZU covers almost every discipline with high surgical volumes, and is particularly experienced in organ transplantation and infectious diseases.
Liver transplant & HPB surgery
Adult liver transplantation, transplantation for liver cancer and complex hepatobiliary-pancreatic tumour surgery.
Infectious diseases
Viral hepatitis, complex infections, fever of unknown origin and artificial liver support.
Nephrology & kidney transplant
Chronic kidney disease, glomerular disease and kidney transplant assessment.
Haematology
Leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma; stem-cell transplantation and cell therapy assessment.
What foreign patients should know
FAHZU has several campuses and specialties run clinics at different ones, so confirm the campus before booking.
- Confirm the campus: MedHelpChina checks which campus your specialist works at.
- Transplant assessment: Needs complete organ function, imaging and underlying-disease records; it takes time, so start early.
- ID: Bring your original passport to register.
- Payment: Fees are paid directly to the hospital; check direct insurance billing in advance.
Location & getting there
The Qingchun campus is in Shangcheng District, close to West Lake and the Wulin shopping area, with plenty of hotels nearby.
FAHZU Qingchun campus
79 Qingchun Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)
About 35–50 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
Hangzhou East Railway Station (high-speed rail)
About 15–25 minutes by car; about 1 hour by high-speed rail from Shanghai Hongqiao.
Treatments we coordinate here
4 key specialties & programmesLiver transplant assessment
Eligibility review for end-stage liver disease and liver cancer
Complex HPB tumour surgery
Surgical planning for liver, bile duct and pancreatic tumours
Complex infections & FUO
Unexplained fever and hard-to-treat infections
Blood cancer & cell therapy review
Treatment review for leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma
Frequently asked questions
Booking with the international department, escort and billing.