Li Zhijian Chief Physician

The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University · Nephrology Department · Chief Physician

He completed his undergraduate study at Sun Yat‑sen University of Medical Sciences in 1986, and later obtained his master’s and doctoral degrees in medicine from the same university. He carried out postdoctoral research in the Division of Nephrology, Boston Medical Center, Boston University, USA from 2003 to 2005. He has worked in the Department of Nephrology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat‑sen University for more than 20 years and possesses abundant clinical experience.

He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of IgA nephropathy, chronic glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, lupus nephritis, acute and chronic kidney failure.

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Basic Information

About Dr. Li Zhijian

Hospital

The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

Title

Chief Physician

Department

Nephrology Department

Years of Practice

28 years (1998 — present)

Education and Work Experience

He completed his undergraduate study at Sun Yat‑sen University of Medical Sciences in 1986, and later obtained his master’s and doctoral degrees in medicine from the same university. He carried out postdoctoral research in the Division of Nephrology, Boston Medical Center, Boston University, USA from 2003 to 2005. He has worked in the Department of Nephrology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat‑sen University for more than 20 years and possesses abundant clinical experience.

Research Interests

Pathogenesis of acute kidney failure and renal cell apoptosis
Pathogenesis of lupus nephritis, inflammatory cytokines and their signal transduction
Epidemiology, prevention and management of chronic kidney disease

Clinical Expertise

He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of IgA nephropathy, chronic glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, lupus nephritis, acute and chronic kidney failure.

Schedule

Dr. Li Zhijian — Outpatient Schedule

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

Clinic: The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University · Nephrology Department

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	09:00 - 12:00	Off Duty	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

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