In short: Chengdu is home to West China Hospital of Sichuan University, founded in 1892, which recorded about 5.35 million outpatient and emergency visits and some 197,500 operations in 2024, and to West China Second University Hospital for women and children and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital. All three are Grade III, Class A. We arrange checkups and specialist visits in Chengdu on request.
Chengdu's hospitals at a glance
All three hospitals in our Chengdu guide, with what each is known for. The figures are the hospitals' own.
| Hospital | Rating | Known for | Key figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| West China Hospital, Sichuan University | Grade III, Class A | Mental health, Lung cancer, Neurology | Outpatient and emergency visits: 5.354 million |
| West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University | Grade III, Class A | Obstetrics and fetal medicine, Gynaecology, Reproductive medicine | Outpatient and emergency visits: 4.374 million |
| Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital | Grade III, Class A | Ophthalmology, Nephrology, Cardiovascular medicine | Founded: 1941 |
Which hospital for what
- Complex and critical illness: West China Hospital, which hosts the National Medical Center for Mental Disorders and the National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, with specialist centres for conditions including lung cancer and pancreatitis, and international patient services.
- Women and children: West China Second University Hospital, a national regional medical centre for children, covering obstetrics and fetal medicine, gynaecology, reproductive medicine, newborn care and paediatric cardiology.
- Eye, kidney, heart and digestive care: Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, with national key clinical specialties in ophthalmology, nephrology, cardiovascular medicine, gastroenterology, and emergency and critical care.
- Comprehensive health checkup: the checkup centres of West China Hospital and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital. See our checkup guide.
If the right specialist for your condition works in another Chinese city, we arrange that referral too.
Getting to Chengdu
- Chengdu has two international airports, Tianfu and Shuangliu.
- High-speed trains link Chengdu with Chongqing in about one to one and a half hours.
- Your coordinator meets you at arrivals. Check your entry route in our visa-free entry guide.
After your appointments
Teahouses, giant pandas and Sichuan food are Chengdu's best-known pleasures; see travel ideas.
Frequently asked questions
Can foreigners be seen at West China Hospital?
Can I combine Chengdu and Chongqing?
How quickly can I get an appointment?
Sources: each hospital's official website and published profile, as summarised on its page in our hospital guide. Figures are the hospitals' own; check with us for current services.