Hangzhou Medical Guide
Hospitals, flagship specialties, airport access and consular services for medical travellers in Hangzhou.
Flagship specialties
Infectious diseases (First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University) and organ transplantation lead nationally; Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital is China's first JCI-accredited public hospital and a Mayo Clinic Care Network member.
Hospitals in this city
| Fudan 2022 | Hospitals in this city | Flagship specialties | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University | #8 | General & Comprehensive | JCI · 3A |
| First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University | #10 | General & Comprehensive | 3A |
| Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital | #50 | General & Comprehensive | JCI · 3A |
| Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University | #60 | Pediatrics | 3A |
| Women's Hospital of Zhejiang University | #81 | OB-GYN | 3A |
Airport & access
Hangzhou Xiaoshan (HGH) airport, 40 min to downtown; Shanghai PVG transfer via 1 h high-speed rail is an alternative.
Airport → hospital
Xiaoshan Airport → First Affiliated Hospital of ZJU / Sir Run Run Shaw (Shangcheng): Airport shuttle ≈60 min, taxi ≈¥110. Hospitals cluster in Shangcheng and Gongshu.
Embassies & consulates
Consular services are covered by consulates general in Shanghai (45-60 min by high-speed rail).
City guide
Food & dining
Hangzhou cuisine is mild and sweet (West Lake fish, Longjing shrimp) — highly compatible with low-salt, low-oil post-op diets; century-old restaurants like Zhiweiguan offer gentle dishes near the hospitals.
Where to stay
Around ZJU First and Sir Run Run Shaw hospitals (Shangcheng, Jiefang Road) hotels span ¥300-1000+; boutique guesthouses near West Lake suit resting families, budgeting for the extra commute to the hospital.
Recovery environment
Mild climate and high green coverage; slow walks on West Lake's Su and Bai causeways and tea-field paths offer high-quality recovery; 45 min by rail to Shanghai for follow-ups makes Hangzhou ideal for combining convalescence and referral.