🏥Medical Guide for Foreigners travelling in Guangzhou

🏥Medical Guide for Foreigners travelling in Guangzhou

1. Common Traveler Health Issues & Verified Facilities

Health Issue	Recommended Facility	Type	Contact	Address	Avg. Wait	Cost (USD)
Heat Exhaustion	Guangzhou First People's Hospital	Public	+86-020-8104-8888	1 Panfu Rd, Yuexiu District	1.5 hours	$25-60
Food Poisoning	United Family Guangzhou	Private	ER: +86-020-3610-2333	31 Pazhou Ave, Haizhu District	30 mins	$120-300
Respiratory Infection	Guangzhou Medical Univ. Hospital	Public	+86-020-8306-2114	151 WestYanjiang Rd, Yuexiu	2 hours	$20-50
Skin Allergies	Southern Med Univ. Dermatology Hosp	Public	+86-020-8725-7353	2 Lujing Rd, Baiyun District	1 hour	$30-80
Dental Emergency	The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University	Public	+86-020-8775-5766	No.58 Zhongshan Er Road	45 mins	$90-250

Key Notes:

• Public hospitals: Cheaper but may require Mandarin assistance

• Private hospitals: English service, insurance billing (Aetna/Allianz)

  
  

2. Emergency Protocols

🚑 Life-Threatening Situations

• Call 120 → Say "English" → Request:

  • United Family Hospital (24/7 ER)

  • The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University or Guangzhou First People's Hospital (public option)

💊 Pharmacy Access

• Foreigner-friendly options:

  • United Family Pharmacy (in-hospital): 4008-919191 or +86-020-3610-2333

    
    

3. Pediatric Care Options

(For traveling families - all verified 2024)

Hospital	Specialty	Contact	Notes
Guangzhou Women & Children's Med Center	General Pediatrics	+86-20-8188-6332	Asia's largest children's hospital
United Family Pediatrics	Bilingual Care	ER: +86-020-3610-2333	Western-trained pediatricians
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital	Neonatal Care	+86-20-8133-2199	Public facility with NICU

Tip: Avoid peak hours (9-11AM) at public pediatric hospitals

4. Quality & Cost Comparison

Service	Public Hospital	Private Facility	Savings
Doctor Consultation	$10-25	$80-120	75%
Blood Tests	$15	$70	79%
X-ray	$30	$120	75%

Quality Notes:

• The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University: Grade 3A (China's highest standard)

• United Family: ISO-certified international standards

  
  

5. Must-Save Contacts

• Guangzhou CDC Hotline: +86-20-12320 (press 2 for English)

• US Consulate Guangzhou: +86-20-3814-5775

• Police Medical Assist: Dial 110 → Say "yīngyǔ yīliáo" (英语医疗)