Zhang Doctor Chief Physician

The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University · Joint Surgery · Chief Physician

A joint surgery specialist with a doctorate from Sun Yat-sen University, now Chief Physician and Professor. Holds key roles in multiple orthopedic societies, published over 80 papers in top journals, and led numerous national research projects. Recognized as an Outstanding Young Medical Talent in Guangdong Province.

Medical Expertise: Visiting Scholar at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University, USA. Systematically studied joint replacement techniques at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University, USA, and the Nagoya University School of Medicine, Japan. Main treatment directions: (1) Staged and individualized comprehensive treatment of knee osteoarthritis, including knee arthroscopy, periarticular knee osteotomy, and knee arthroplasty; (2) Joint replacement for end-stage hip, knee, ankle,

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About Dr. Zhang Doctor

Hospital
The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Title
Chief Physician
Department
Joint Surgery
Years of Practice
28 years (1998 — present)
**Main Education and Work Experience:** Graduated from the seven-year clinical medicine program at Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University. Earned a doctorate in Joint Surgery from the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, under the mentorship of renowned joint surgery experts Professor Liao Weiming and Professor Sheng Puyi. Promoted to Associate Chief Physician in December 2016, Chief Physician in December 2021, and Professor in December 2025. Currently serves as a doctoral and master's supervisor, as well as a postdoctoral co-supervisor. **Social Appointments:** Vice Chairman of the Bone and Joint Surgery Branch of Guangdong Medical Doctor Association; Head of the Hip Joint Professional Group of the Bone and Joint Surgery Branch of Guangdong Medical Doctor Association; Vice Chairman of the Joint Surgery Professional Committee of Guangdong Clinical Medicine Society; Vice Chairman of the Hip and Knee Joint Disease Branch of Guangdong Precision Medicine Application Association; Deputy Head of the Intelligent Orthopedics Group of the Orthopedics Branch of Guangdong Medical Association; Member of the Orthopedics Professional Committee of China Medical Education Association; Standing Committee Member of the Orthopedics Clinical Research and Application Branch of China Geriatric Health Association, among others. **Publications:** Authored over 80 papers, including publications in top-tier journals in bone and rheumatology fields such as *Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases*, leading materials science journal *Biomaterials*, authoritative joint surgery journals *The Journal of Arthroplasty* and *Osteoarthritis and Cartilage*, as well as the *Chinese Journal of Joint Surgery* (Electronic Edition). **Other Major Achievements (e.g., Awards):** Recognized as an Outstanding Young Medical Talent of Guangdong Province, a Strong Department Young and Middle-Aged Physician in Guangdong Hospitals, and a Reviewer for the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) projects, as well as for Guangdong Provincial Natural Science Foundation and Medical Research Fund projects. Selected for the Elite Talent Program of the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University and awarded the Key Cultivation Project for Young Teachers at Sun Yat-sen University. Led multiple research projects, including four NSFC projects, the Guangdong Provincial Natural Science Foundation, the Guangdong Science and Technology Plan Project, and the Ministry of Education Doctoral Fund. Served as a training instructor for the Sun Yat-sen University team in the National Clinical Skills Competition for Medical Students and was named an "Excellent Training Teacher" at Sun Yat-sen University.
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 · Joint Surgery
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08:00-12:00
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