Zhang Doctor Chief Physician

The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University · Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Third Division · Chief Physician

A surgical oncologist with a Master’s and Doctorate from Sun Yat-sen University, and a Harvard visiting scholar (2013). Since 2025, Director of Surgical Oncology; previously Deputy Director of Gastrointestinal Surgery. Holds key roles in CACA and CSCO. Published over 40 papers in leading journals, contributed to major GIST guidelines, co-authored a surgery textbook, and won multiple awards including a Provincial Science and Technology Progress First Prize.

Surgical treatment and comprehensive management of retroperitoneal tumors, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, abdominal soft tissue tumors, gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), pancreatic tumors, and hernias (incisional hernia, inguinal hernia, etc.). Specializes in surgical treatment of various abdominal soft tissue sarcomas and GIST; minimally invasive radical surgeries for retroperitoneal tumors, GIST, gastric cancer, and colorectal cancer using robotic or laparoscopic approaches, includin

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About Dr. Zhang Doctor

Hospital
The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Title
Chief Physician
Department
Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Third Division
Years of Practice
28 years (1998 — present)
**Education and Professional Experience:** Obtained a Master's degree in Clinical Medicine (Seven-Year Program) and a Doctorate in Surgery from Sun Yat-sen University. Visiting Scholar at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard University, USA (2013). Served as Deputy Director of the Third Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery since 2018; appointed Director of the Department of Surgical Oncology since 2025. **Professional Affiliations:** Vice Chairman, Chinese Anti-Cancer Association (CACA) Committee of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Vice Chairman, Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology (CSCO) Committee of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Member, Board of Directors, Youth Council, Chinese Anti-Cancer Association Member, Colorectal Surgery Branch, Guangdong Medical Doctor Association Vice Chairman, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Branch, Guangdong Anti-Cancer Association Vice Chairman, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Branch, Guangdong Precision Medicine Application Association Member, Gastroenterology Committee, Guangdong Health Management Association **Publications (First Author or Corresponding Author):** Published over 40 papers as (co-)first or corresponding author in international and domestic journals including *Clin Cancer Res*, *Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging*, *Int J Surg*, *Cancer*, *Eur Radiol*, *Oncologist*, *Eur J Surg Oncol*, among others. **Guidelines and Expert Consensus Contributions:** Participated in the writing and revision of the following guidelines and expert consensuses: Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology (CSCO) Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors; Chinese Anti-Cancer Association (CACA) Integrated Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors; "Chinese Expert Consensus on Standardized Surgical Treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors"; "Consensus on Adverse Reactions and Management of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Therapy for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors". **Books:** Co-author of the undergraduate teaching supplement for the 8th edition of *Surgery* (People's Medical Publishing House). **Other Major Achievements (e.g., Awards):** 2018: First Prize of Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award ("Innovation and Application of Key Technologies for Personalized Treatment of Gastric Cancer"). 2013: First Prize in the Young Surgeon Surgery Competition ("Radical Gastrectomy") at the 7th National Gastric Cancer Academic Conference (Beijing). 2014-2019: Recognized as an Excellent Teacher at the hospital or university level for six consecutive years. 2019: First Prize in the Sun Yat-sen University Clinical Teaching Skills Competition (Teaching Ward Rounds). 2023: Grand Prize in the Hospital Excellent Case Competition. 2014: Dean's Special Award for Medical Quality.
Schedule

Dr. Zhang Doctor — Outpatient Schedule

Weekly clinic, including specialist and surgery days. Book 3-7 days in advance.

Clinic: The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University · Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Third Division
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08:00-12:00
Afternoon
14:00-17:30
Evening
18:30-20:30
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Tue On Duty
09:00 - 12:00
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Wed Off Duty On Duty
14:00 - 17:00
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Fri On Duty
09:00 - 12:00
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