Introduction
As the clinical partner of Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong (Gleneagles), The University of Hong Kong (HKU) helps build, promote and implement strong clinical governance at Gleneagles. HKU Health System is the executive arm that oversees clinical enterprises of Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong as well as the branding focal point of the Faculty’s teaching, research and clinical activities.
Clinical Governance
Clinical governance framework is a systematic and integrated approach to maintaining and improving the quality of patient care, with the following three core elements:
Research
As Hong Kong’s top-notch private teaching hospital, Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong contributes to the advancement of clinical research of the Faculty of Medicine of HKU. Professors or University’s academic staff, driven by the pursuit of discovery and advancement in medicine, have carried out medical research in the Hospital. These researches will be translated into tangible benefits for patients and the community, improving health for all.
Specialty Centre
Cardiac Catheterization & Intervention Centre
The Cardiac Catheterization & Intervention Centre is equipped with advanced imaging and interventional facilities to support the diagnosis and treatment of complex cardiac conditions. The Centre provides a full range of invasive cardiac procedures, including coronary intervention and electrophysiological therapies, supported by integrated imaging technologies. A 24‑hour emergency service is available to support patients with urgent cardiac needs.
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Critical Care Centre
The Critical Care Centre is a highly specialised facility dedicated to patients who require intensive monitoring, nursing care and complex respiratory support. The Centre is staffed 24 hours a day by specialists and critical care nurses, who are committed to providing the highest level of clinical care. The Centre is also positioned in close proximity to the operating theatres and Cardiac Catheterization & Intervention Centre so patients can receive emergency treatment in the shortest possible time.
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Thyroid and Endocrine Surgery Centre
The Thyroid and Endocrine Surgery Centre specialises in the management of benign and malignant thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal and pancreatic neuroendocrine diseases. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the Centre provides comprehensive assessment, surgical treatment and long‑term care, supporting patients in the ongoing management of endocrine‑related conditions.
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Gynaecological Oncology Centre
The Gynaecological Oncology Centre provides a comprehensive range of specialised care for patients with gynaecological cancers. With recent significant advances in the management of gynaecological cancers, these cancers are treated using a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) approach. Examples include the use of sentinel lymph node mapping , hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy. The dedicated multidisciplinary team of doctors at Gleneagles is ready to achieve an optimal long-term outcome for patients.
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Haematology and Haematological Oncology Centre
The Haematology and Haematological Oncology Centre provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for patients with haematological disorders, including both benign conditions and blood cancers. The Centre also offers personalised care for complex haematological diseases that require advanced and specialised therapies.
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Hand Surgery and Paralytic Reconstruction Centre
The Hand Surgery and Paralytic Reconstruction Centre delivers services in hand surgery, which include high-level hand service, microsurgical reconstruction and paralytic reconstruction. As a centre of hand surgery and paralytic reconstruction, the Centre organises regular intermediate and advanced surgical training courses for local and overseas doctors. The Centre also provides a platform for patient mutual support groups to learn more about their problems and explore possible management.
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Head & Neck Tumour Centre
The Head & Neck Tumour Centre provides personalised and comprehensive care for patients with head and neck cancers, with a focus on achieving optimal oncological and functional outcomes. A multidisciplinary team approach ensures coordinated assessment, treatment planning, rehabilitation and long‑term surveillance throughout the patient journey.
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Joint Replacement Centre
The Joint Replacement Centre, led by a team of HKU professor and specialists, provides comprehensive care to patients with various joint-related problems or arthritic conditions. The team’ rich experience in joint replacement surgery and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, a holistic approach to fast-track rehabilitation, which results in less pain, earlier mobilisation, quicker recovery and overall improvement in the wellbeing of patients.
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Liver Cancer Surgery Centre
The Liver Cancer Surgery Centre offers one‑stop consultation and comprehensive surgical and multidisciplinary treatment services for patients with primary and secondary liver cancer. Supported by a multidisciplinary team, the Centre integrates surgical management, interventional therapies and clinical research to support individualised treatment strategies.
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Lung Cancer Centre
The Lung Cancer Centre provides one‑stop comprehensive diagnosis and treatment services for lung cancer patients, supported by advanced diagnostic technologies and multidisciplinary care. Through regular multidisciplinary meetings, the Centre delivers individualised treatment plans incorporating surgery, radiotherapy and systemic therapies.
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Maternal & Fetal Medicine Centre
The Maternal & Fetal Medicine Centre provides specialist assessment, support and treatment for women with high‑risk pregnancies. The Centre offers comprehensive prenatal evaluation and monitoring, supporting obstetric complications, fetal conditions and complex maternal health needs through specialised expertise.
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Musculoskeletal Tumor Centre
The Musculoskeletal Tumor Centre delivers comprehensive diagnosis and individualised treatment for patients with benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumours. Through a team‑based, multidisciplinary approach, the Centre integrates advanced imaging, pathology, surgical management and oncology care to support optimal treatment and rehabilitation.
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Pain Management Centre
The Pain Management Centre provides a comprehensive range of specialised care for patients with chronic non-cancer pain, chronic cancer pain and acute pain. The Centre’s pain specialists will provide consultations within outpatient and inpatient settings and accept referrals. The Centre offers a one-stop service from initial consultation to pharmacological therapy, psycho-behavioural techniques, physical therapy and specialist interventional procedures.
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Peritoneal Malignancy Treatment Centre
The Peritoneal Malignancy Treatment Centre provides comprehensive diagnostic assessment and personalised treatment for patients with peritoneal cancer. Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, the Centre offers cytoreductive surgery and advanced intraperitoneal treatment options to address complex peritoneal malignancies.
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Spine Centre
The Spine Centre adopts a professorial-led and team-based model in helping patients with common and complex spine-related problems. The highly-experienced team adopts an effective and comprehensive clinical protocol to ensure accurate assessment and diagnosis and hence the most appropriate treatment. Such standardisation fosters effective tracking of clinical outcomes, as well as consistency of quality. Also, vigorous review and audit of practices ensure high standard of the Centre and continuous improvement of treatment outcomes.
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Upper Gastrointestinal Disease Centre
The Upper Gastrointestinal Disease Centre provides one‑stop comprehensive diagnosis and treatment services for patients with benign and malignant diseases of the oesophagus, stomach and small bowel. A multidisciplinary care model supports coordinated management from diagnosis through treatment and rehabilitation.
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In collaboration with HKU Health System, Gleneagles has established a Professorial Clinic which provides consultation services and specialised treatments for a wide spectrum of health conditions. All specialists, who are also professoriates of HKU Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, are dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centred care.
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Doctors
Teaching & Training
Gleneagles is the first full-scale private teaching hospital in affiliation with the HKU Health System, offering clinical training to medical students of HKU Medical Faculty. All clinical teaching programmes at Gleneagles are designed and run by HKU, and taught by university professors. Apart from classroom lectures, students have training exposures in various settings including wards, outpatient clinics, A&E department etc.
Gleneagles provides an additional teaching ground for HKU medical students, allowing students to receive training in a private setting so as to allow them to gain the widest spectrum of exposure and experience. This expanded training capacity benefits the long-term development of medical professionals in Hong Kong which will in turn benefit patients.
Clinical training at Gleneagles is being progressively developed for professionals in different specialties and healthcare disciplines.
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