China's Top Departments: Nephrology at Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University

If you or a loved one is facing kidney disease — glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, lupus nephritis, acute kidney injury, or end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis — the Department of Nephrology at Xijing Hospital is one of the strongest kidney disease centers in western China.

The department was founded in 1991. After more than three decades of development, it has become a modern nephrology center integrating clinical care, teaching, and research. Based at the First Affiliated Hospital of the Air Force Medical University (formerly Fourth Military Medical University), the department undertakes national research projects including the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the national "973 Program." The academic leader is Prof. Shiren Sun.

At Medora, we help international patients navigate Xijing's nephrology team. Here's what you need to know.

Academic Standing

• One of the strongest nephrology departments in western China
• Home of the Shaanxi Provincial Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases
• Member/standing committee unit of the Chinese Society of Nephrology (CMA), the Chinese Medical Doctor Association Nephrology Branch, and the PLA Society of Nephrology
• Member unit of the PLA Blood Purification Therapy Committee

Core Strengths & Technologies

1. Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Glomerular Diseases

• Standardized diagnosis and individualized therapy for primary and secondary glomerular diseases
• IgA nephropathy, lupus nephritis, ANCA-associated vasculitis, amyloidosis, HBV-associated nephritis, and Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis

2. Blood Purification

• Full-spectrum blood purification including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
• Distinctive expertise in ECMO combined with CRRT for critical organ support

3. Plasma Exchange Therapy

• Pioneered plasma exchange for severe immune-mediated nephropathy in northwest China
• Effective treatment for refractory nephropathy and severe lupus nephritis

4. Long-Term Dialysis Access Management

• Unique experience in the creation and maintenance of vascular access (e.g., arteriovenous fistulas) for chronic dialysis patients

5. Acute Kidney Injury Management

• Early recognition and comprehensive treatment of acute renal failure
• Optimized timing and dosing of blood purification

Expert Team

Prof. Shiren Sun — Director of Nephrology, professor, doctoral supervisor:

• Visiting scholar at Mayo Clinic (USA)
• Director of the Shaanxi Provincial Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases
• Member of the Chinese Society of Nephrology (CMA)
• Standing committee member of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association Nephrology Branch
• Chairman of the Shaanxi Medical Association Nephrology Branch
• President of the Shaanxi Physicians Association Nephrology Branch
• Deputy Director of the PLA Society of Nephrology
• Recipient of the State Council Special Allowance
• Principal investigator of 5 NSFC grants and academic backbone of the "973 Program"
• First-place winner of the Shaanxi Provincial Science & Technology Award
• Author of 93 SCI papers in journals including JASN, Kidney Int, and CJASN

Specializes in refractory nephropathy, lupus nephritis, acute renal failure, and blood purification.

Conditions Treated

• Acute and chronic glomerulonephritis
• Nephrotic syndrome
• IgA nephropathy
• Lupus nephritis
• Diabetic nephropathy
• Hypertensive nephropathy
• ANCA-associated vasculitis
• Acute kidney injury / acute renal failure
• Chronic kidney disease (end-stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis)

Patient Guide

Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University No. 127 Changle West Road, Xincheng District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China

Xi'an is a major city in northwest China with international airport connections. Most international patients fly into Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

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This guide is prepared for Central Asian and international patients. If you need assistance with medical consultation, appointment booking, or travel arrangements to Xijing Hospital's Nephrology Department, contact Medora for personalized support.