Tracing its history to Guangji Hospital, founded in 1869, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine (SAHZU) is a Grade 3A general teaching hospital with its main Jiefang Road and Binjiang campuses. Its cardiology (including structural heart interventions), ophthalmology, neurosurgery, emergency and trauma medicine, and orthopaedics are highly regarded in China. MedHelpChina handles record translation, specialist matching and escort.
China · Hangzhou
Shangcheng (Jiefang Road campus) · Binjiang
International department (IMS) ✓
International / VIP clinic
Grade 3A university hospital
Affiliated with Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Key specialties
SAHZU is particularly strong in heart, eye and neurological disease, with a well-developed emergency and trauma system.
Cardiology
Coronary intervention, structural heart intervention (e.g. TAVR) and catheter ablation.
Ophthalmology
Cataract and refractive lens surgery, retinal disease, glaucoma and paediatric eye disease.
Neurosurgery
Brain tumours, cerebrovascular disease and functional neurosurgery.
Emergency, trauma & orthopaedics
Multiple-trauma care; spine, joint and sports medicine surgery.
What foreign patients should know
Cardiology and eye clinics are in high demand, so an advance record review and confirming the campus help.
- Heart patients: Bring ECG, echocardiogram and original coronary CTA or angiography images (DICOM).
- Eye patients: Bring previous eye test reports (acuity, pressure, OCT, fundus photos) and your medication list.
- 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 Jiefang Road campus is in Hangzhou’s old town, within walking distance of West Lake’s east shore and the Hubin shopping area.
SAHZU Jiefang Road campus
88 Jiefang 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 20–30 minutes by car; about 1 hour by high-speed rail from Shanghai Hongqiao.
Treatments we coordinate here
4 key specialties & programmesTAVR assessment
Eligibility review for transcatheter valve replacement in aortic stenosis
Coronary & arrhythmia interventions
Stenting and AF ablation assessment
Cataract & refractive lens surgery
Complex cataract and multifocal lens implant assessment
Brain tumour & cerebrovascular surgery
Surgical or endovascular planning for tumours and aneurysms
Frequently asked questions
Booking with the international department, escort and billing.