Dr. Nanshan Zhong

Dr. Nanshan Zhong, MD

Dr. Nanshan Zhong is a pulmonologist at Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health in Guangzhou, China. He is known for COPD and respiratory infections, including SARS and COVID-19.

Professor Zhong Nanshan is China’s best-known respiratory physician. He led the response to SARS in 2003 and was a lead adviser during COVID-19 in 2020, and he founded the Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health. He was awarded China’s Medal of the Republic in 2020.

About Dr. Nanshan Zhong – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Nanshan Zhong, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Pulmonary (lung) medicine
• Subspecialty and Expertise: COPD; respiratory infections; asthma; public health responses to respiratory epidemics
• Current Role: Founder and leader, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health; First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University; Academician, Chinese Academy of Engineering
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese and English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Given his age and national roles, clinic availability should be confirmed directly
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health
• Address: First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 151 Yanjiang West Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
• Phone: Being confirmed; use the contact details on the official website
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: gzhmu.edu.cn
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Nanshan Zhong:

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema
• COPD flare-ups (exacerbations)
• Severe respiratory infections (SARS, influenza, COVID-19)
• Asthma

Education and training:

• Medical Degree: Beijing Medical College (now Peking University Health Science Center); training details being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialty: Respiratory medicine (Chinese specialist qualification)
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with China’s National Health Commission physician register
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University; Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health; State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease

Insurance

Patients in China use basic medical insurance according to local rules; international and commercially insured patients should contact the hospital’s international medical service before booking.

Fees

Consultation fees are not published on the public profiles reviewed. Ask the hospital or clinic for current fees, accepted payment methods and the cancellation policy.

Professional Information

• Led China’s clinical response to SARS (2003)
• Medal of the Republic (2020)
• Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering
• Past president of the Chinese Medical Association

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health / Guangzhou Medical University profile
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Nanshan Zhong known for?

Dr. Nanshan Zhong is known for COPD and respiratory infections, including SARS and COVID-19.

Where does Dr. Nanshan Zhong practice?

He practices at Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health in Guangzhou, China.

What conditions does Dr. Nanshan Zhong treat?

He focuses on COPD and respiratory infections.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Nanshan Zhong?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University.