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Shenzhen Third People's Hospital: A Leading Public Teaching Hospital
Discover Shenzhen Third People's Hospital, a government-run Grade 3A hospital specializing in infectious diseases, with a strong research focus and a key role in COVID-19 response.
Shenzhen Third People's Hospital is a modern, research-oriented, Grade 3A public hospital in Shenzhen, China. It serves as the city's designated hospital for infectious diseases and a national clinical research center, with a comprehensive range of medical services.
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Overview
Shenzhen Third People's Hospital is a government-owned, Grade 3A hospital located at No. 29 Bulan Road, Longgang District, Shenzhen. It is under the supervision of the Shenzhen Municipal Health Commission and is a designated medical insurance hospital. The hospital covers an area of 198,400 square meters with a current building area of 223,000 square meters. It has a total of 2,608 beds, including 1,008 negative-pressure beds in the isolation ward. Upon completion of the second phase expansion and the National Clinical Research Center, the building area will reach 643,000 square meters with a total of 3,308 beds. [1]
The hospital was established in 1985 and is also known as the Second Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology. It has evolved into a 'strong specialty, comprehensive' modern research hospital. [1]
Why Choose This Hospital
As a national leader in infectious disease research and treatment, the hospital has played a pivotal role in the fight against COVID-19 in Shenzhen. It was the designated hospital for confirmed COVID-19 cases and admitted the first case in Guangdong Province on January 11, 2020. The hospital quickly mobilized 1,100 beds and, with city support, built a 1,008-bed negative-pressure emergency ward in just 20 days to treat COVID-19 patients. [1]
- Nationally recognized: Ranked 6th in Tuberculosis and 15th in Infectious Diseases nationally in the 2019 Science and Technology Metrics of Chinese Hospitals, topping both rankings in Guangdong Province. [1]
- Research excellence: Published 173 SCI-indexed papers in journals such as NEJM, JAMA, SCIENCE, CELL, NATURE, and NATURE MEDICINE, with a total impact factor of 1511.626. [1]
- National platform: Approved as a National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases in May 2019, the only one in Shenzhen and the third in Guangdong Province. [1]
- Organ transplant capability: Licensed for liver and kidney organ transplantation since 2017. [1]
How to Make an Appointment
You can book appointments through the following methods: [1]
- WeChat: Follow the official account 'Shenzhen Third People's Hospital', click on 'Smart Hospital' or 'Medical Services', then 'Appointment Registration'.
- Phone: Call 0755-61222333.
- Mobile App: Download 'Health 160' or 'Health Shenzhen' app.
Getting There
The hospital is accessible by public transportation. [1]
- Bus: 12 bus routes serve the hospital, including 300, M301, M300, 322, M359, M324, 398, M224, M356, M311, M273, and 977.
- Metro: Take the metro to Dafen Station, then transfer to buses M508, M363, M589, M192, M273, or M300.
Contact and Accreditation
The hospital is a government-run institution with Grade 3A accreditation. It is a designated medical insurance hospital. For supervision or complaints, call 0755-12345. The postal code is 518112 and the general phone number is 0755-61238932. [1]
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