Cai Doctor Chief Physician

Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University · Thoracic Surgery · Chief Physician

A distinguished thoracic surgeon, graduated from the Fourth Military Medical University, with a doctoral degree from Southern Medical University. He has served at Nanfang Hospital since 1993, earning multiple awards and a Third-Class Merit for Tibet service. He leads national expert consensuses, published over 100 papers, and supervised 40+ graduates. His department ranks 35th nationally and is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He holds key leadership roles in major medical

Proficient in the diagnosis and treatment of common, complex, and critical diseases in thoracic surgery, with extensive clinical experience in managing difficult and severe cases within the specialty. Skilled in various minimally invasive thoracic surgeries, particularly demonstrating rich therapeutic experience and exceptional surgical skills in uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for anatomical lobectomy and segmentectomy, as well as totally thoracoscopic and laparoscopic eso

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About Dr. Cai Doctor

Hospital
Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Title
Chief Physician
Department
Thoracic Surgery
Years of Practice
28 years (1998 — present)
**Medical Career:** Graduated from the Clinical Medicine Department of the Fourth Military Medical University in Xi'an. After completing a master's degree in 1993, I was assigned to the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Nanfang Hospital, where I have worked ever since. I obtained my doctoral degree from Southern Medical University. I have received multiple commendations and awards for individual excellence from the university and hospital. In 2003, I served a one-year deployment in Tibet and was awarded one Third-Class Merit. **Research Activities:** I have served as editor-in-chief and deputy editor-in-chief for 3 monographs. I have received one First Prize of the Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award, one Third Prize of the Military Medical Achievement Award, one Second Prize of the Guangdong Medical Science and Technology Award, and one Second Prize of the Science and Technology Innovation Award from the China Medical Education Association. I have been responsible for 3 national-level projects and 3 Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Plan projects. I have participated in multiple global multicenter, prospective studies. I have led the development of 2 Chinese expert consensuses on thoracic surgery. I have published over 100 academic papers, including more than 30 SCI-indexed papers. I have supervised over 40 graduate students. As a nationally renowned thoracic surgery expert with excellent professional competence and superb skills, I was selected among the Top 50 Chinese Thoracic Surgery Experts in 2021. The thoracic surgery lung surgery training course I led was accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2016. Our department has repeatedly hosted national-level thoracoscopic training courses to promote advanced techniques, training participants from across the country. The department ranks 35th nationally in the Chinese Hospital Science and Technology Value Metrics (STEM) specialty ranking. **Academic Appointments:** Chairman of the Thoracic Surgery Professional Committee, China Medical Education Association; Chairman of the Thoracic Surgery Branch, Guangdong Medical Association; Chairman of the Youth Committee of the Thoracic Surgery Branch, Guangdong Medical Association; Member of the Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Branch, Chinese Medical Association; Member of the Thoracic Surgery Branch, Chinese Medical Doctor Association; Member of the Esophageal Cancer Professional Committee, Chinese Anti-Cancer Association; Vice Chairman of the Chest Tumor Professional Committee, World Chinese Physicians Association; Vice Chairman of the Thoracic Surgery Professional Committee, Department of Simulation Medicine, Wu Jieping Medical Foundation; Standing Committee Member of the Smart Medical Expert Committee, Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology (CSCO); Vice President of the Guangdong Anti-Cancer Association; Vice Chairman of the Esophageal Cancer Professional Committee, Guangdong Anti-Cancer Association; Vice Chairman of the Tumor Hyperthermia Professional Committee, Guangdong Anti-Cancer Association; Honorary Chairman of the Esophageal Cancer Professional Committee, Guangzhou Anti-Cancer Association; Honorary President of the Chest Disease Informatization Branch, Guangdong Health Information Network Association; Vice Chairman of the Lung Cancer Professional Committee, Guangzhou Anti-Cancer Association; Vice Chairman of the Thoracic Surgery Management Branch, Guangdong Medical Industry Association; Vice Chairman of the Chest Tumor Professional Committee, Cross-Strait Tumor Prevention and Treatment Expert Committee; Vice Chairman of the Blood Conservation Branch, Guangzhou Medical Association, among others.
Schedule

Dr. Cai Doctor — Outpatient Schedule

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

Clinic: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University · Thoracic Surgery
On Duty
Off Duty
Period Morning
08:00-12:00
Afternoon
14:00-17:30
Evening
18:30-20:30
Mon Off Duty Off Duty Off Duty
Tue On Duty
09:00 - 12:00
On Duty
14:00 - 17:00
Off Duty
Wed Off Duty Off Duty Off Duty
Thu Off Duty Off Duty Off Duty
Fri Off Duty Off Duty Off Duty
Sat Off Duty Off Duty Off Duty
Sun Off Duty Off Duty Off Duty
Note: Actual clinic hours are subject to the hospital's daily notice. Please call the Dovecure 24h hotline 400-888-0000 to confirm before booking.
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