Clifford Hospital
China's First JCI-Accredited Hospital · Only 7-Time Consecutive JCI · Grade 3A Integrated Chinese & Western Medicine Hospital
Overview
Founded in 2001 by Clifford Group Chairman Pang Linji, Clifford Hospital is a Grade 3A integrated Chinese & Western medicine hospital in Panyu, Guangzhou, with nearly 300,000 m² of building area, 3,000 beds, 56 clinical departments, and over 1,000 medical professionals including 200+ senior specialists.
In 2003, Clifford Hospital became China's first and Asia's second JCI-accredited hospital, and the only Chinese hospital to pass 7 consecutive JCI surveys. In January 2026, it received CIHA certification—China's first private hospital to achieve this ISQua-recognized international standard.
Key Facts
JCI Milestones — China's Pioneer
JCI (Joint Commission International) is the highest internationally recognized standard for healthcare quality. Clifford Hospital is China's JCI pioneer and benchmark:
First JCI in China
Second in Asia to pass JCI
Consecutive Re-accreditations
The only hospital with 7 consecutive JCI surveys
First in China
2026 CIHA certification (ISQua-recognized)
International Excellence
Serving patients from 150+ countries
Distinguished Expert Team
Chairman of Clifford Group, founded Clifford Hospital in 2001. Pioneered the integrated Chinese-Western medicine model and drove the hospital to become China's first JCI-accredited hospital.
Former Director of General Surgery and Hepatobiliary Surgery at Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital. Specializes in hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgery and single-port laparoscopic procedures.
Department Director, Associate Chief Physician, Master of Medicine. 30+ years in thoracic surgery, specializing in surgical and comprehensive treatment of lung cancer, esophageal cancer, breast cancer, and mediastinal tumors. 3 Guangdong provincial research grants.
Comprehensive cancer treatment specialist. Integrates precision Western medicine with holistic TCM approaches, with extensive experience in green comprehensive cancer therapy.
Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Southern Medical University. 38 years in plastic surgery with 20,000+ procedures. Specializes in hair transplantation and facial rejuvenation.
Chief Physician, Master's Supervisor, National Key Specialty lead. Specializes in complex pediatric cases and neonatal critical care.
Chief Physician, 15 years in CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery with 12,000+ cases treated. Holds US CyberKnife certification.
Medical oncology specialist with extensive experience in personalized therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
Green Cancer Therapy — Pioneered & World-Leading
Pioneered by Clifford Hospital founder Prof. Pang Linji, this approach integrates Western medicine, TCM, and natural medicine—non-toxic and non-invasive at its core. Over 1,000 patients benefit annually, with nearly 10,000 cancer patients from 100+ countries treated to date.
Western Medicine
- · Surgery (incl. cryoablation)
- · Radiotherapy/Chemotherapy
- · Molecular targeted drugs
- · Supportive care
Traditional Chinese Medicine
- · TCM herbal therapy
- · Acupuncture / External TCM
- · Medical Qigong / Diet Therapy
- · Holistic to individual differentiation
Natural Medicine (Signature)
- · Hyperthermia (world's largest dept)
- · High-dose Vitamin C chelation
- · Ozone therapy / Nutrition
- · Psychotherapy / Music therapy
HK-Macau Drug & Device Link
Designated as a second-batch 'HK-Macau Drug & Device Link' institution in February 2023—Panyu's first. 12 international frontier drug/device varieties approved (8 drugs, 4 devices), benefiting 237 patients.
Advanced Equipment — GBA Leading
Equipped with approximately 1,400 sets of international advanced equipment. Particularly outstanding in radiation oncology at GBA-leading levels. Features PET-CT, 256-slice ultra-premium CT, 3.0T MRI, DSA, plus CyberKnife M6 and Varian VitalBeam linear accelerator.
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