The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University

Overview — The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University

Departments

Leading Surgeries & Procedures

The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University excels in cardiovascular surgery including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacement, and congenital heart defect repair, serving as the largest cardiac surgery center in Yunnan Province. The hospital performs advanced neurosurgical procedures including brain tumor resection, cerebrovascular surgery, and spinal cord tumor removal. The orthopedic department specializes in complex trauma surgery, joint replacement, and spinal deformity correction. The ophthalmology department offers corneal transplantation, vitreoretinal surgery, and refractive surgery.

Key Surgical Departments

The Department of Cardiovascular Surgery is the largest in Yunnan Province, performing over 1,000 open-heart surgeries annually. The Neurosurgery Department is a provincial key discipline, equipped with neuronavigation and intraoperative monitoring systems. The Department of Hematology specializes in leukemia treatment, bone marrow transplantation, and hemophilia management. The Respiratory Medicine Department provides comprehensive pulmonary care including interventional bronchoscopy. The Endocrinology Department is recognized for diabetes management and thyroid disease treatment, serving as a regional referral center.

Notable Physicians

Prof. Wang Kunhua (王昆华) serves as hospital president and leads the General Surgery Department, a nationally recognized expert in hepatobiliary surgery and minimally invasive techniques. Prof. Li Wenxin (李文辛) heads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department, having performed over 2,000 cardiac operations with expertise in complex valve surgery. Prof. Zhang Yongming (张永明) directs the Neurosurgery Department, specializing in cerebrovascular surgery and skull base tumor resection.

International Patient Services at The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University

• International Medical Department
• Direct Billing
• Specialized Care

Accepted Insurance