The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine — known locally as Zhejiang University First Hospital — consistently ranks among China's top ten hospitals nationally and is the undisputed leading medical institution in Zhejiang province. Its orthopaedics department is one of the highest-volume joint replacement and spinal surgery units in eastern China, drawing patients from across the province and neighbouring regions.
The hospital's digestive surgery and hepatology departments have built national reputations for minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic hepatectomy and endoscopic biliary procedures. Its oncology centre provides multidisciplinary tumour boards and comprehensive treatment pathways covering surgical, medical, and radiation oncology.
The international medical department offers full English-language coordination including pre-appointment consultation, real-time interpretation during consultations, and translated medical summaries. The hospital's location in central Hangzhou places it within easy reach of West Lake and the city's extensive metro network. Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, approximately 35 minutes by taxi, offers growing connections to international destinations.