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Dr. Chen Guangfu

Chinese name: 陈光福
Chief Physician . Spine Surgery
Dr. Chen Guangfu is a Chief Physician in Spine Surgery at Fosun Chancheng Hospital. Among the first in Foshan to use microscope-assisted cervical surgery, he safely treats cervical and lumbar disorders with a minimally invasive and fast-recovery approach trusted by patients.

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25+ years
Years of clinical practice
12 core-journal papers + 1 SCI
Peer-reviewed publications
3 funded projects
Research projects

  • The Physician

About Dr. Chen Guangfu

Dr. Chen Guangfu is a Chief Physician at Fosun Chancheng Hospital. He graduated from Guangzhou Sun Yat-sen Medical University in 1999 and joined the hospital in 2007, later training at Sun Yat-sen University, China-Japan Friendship Hospital and Peking University Third Hospital. He pioneered microscope-assisted cervical surgery in Foshan for cervical spondylosis, posterior longitudinal ligament ossification and cervical deformities, as well as lumbar disc herniation, stenosis and spondylolisthesis, achieving smaller incisions and faster recovery. He has won the Fosun Star Doctor Award, the South Guangdong Good Doctor Award and the Guangdong Young-Middle-Aged Capable Doctor Award.
1、Chief physician of spine surgery at Fosun Chancheng Hospital with 26 years of clinical practice since 1999
2、First to introduce microscope-assisted cervical surgery in the Foshan region, with techniques known for minimal trauma and fast recovery
3、Specializes in cervical spondylosis, ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament, cervical deformity and trauma, lumbar disc herniation, lumbar spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis
4、First author of a 106-case study on anterior transdiscal microscopic decompression for cervical radiculopathy in the Chinese Journal of Microsurgery
5、Author of 12 articles in Chinese core journals and one first-authored SCI paper in Molecular Medicine Reports
6、Winner of the 2019 Fosun Medical Star Doctor Award, the 2020 Nan Yue Good Doctor title and the 2022 Guangdong Leading Middle-aged and Young Doctor award

Dr. Chen Guangfu ’s Three Key Areas of Expertise

Three areas of focused expertise, each supported by a deep subspecialty team, high case volumes and an English-speaking care pathway coordinated by Orisene.

Cervical spondylosis

As a pioneer of microscope-assisted cervical surgery in Foshan, he performs precise decompression and fusion for cervical spondylosis and myelopathy using high-magnification visualization and meticulous microsurgical technique, protecting nerve roots and the spinal cord while reducing surgical trauma and shortening recovery time.

Cervical OPLL and deformity

He surgically treats ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) and cervical deformities through anterior and posterior approaches, carefully decompressing the spinal cord, restoring stability and rebuilding alignment to prevent progressive paralysis and improve patients' daily function safely and effectively.

Lumbar degenerative disease

For lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis, he performs decompression and fusion surgery through minimally invasive techniques tailored to each patient's condition and imaging findings, relieving leg pain and numbness, restoring walking ability and improving overall quality of life.

More: cervical trauma——emergency stabilization of cervical fractures and injuries; cervical deformity correction——surgical realignment of the cervical spine; complex cervical revision surgery——reoperation for failed or complicated previous cervical procedures

  • Clinical Practice & Publications

Selected cases, research & publications

Representative work drawn from documented clinical treatments, publicly indexed literature, and hospital project records, reflecting the depth of this physician's hands-on expertise and academic rigor.
1. Microscope-Assisted Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion for Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (OPLL)
A 61-year-old man had six months of neck-shoulder pain with limb numbness and weakness, diagnosed with isolated cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL). He received microscope-assisted anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), which removed the ossified mass, fully decompressed the spinal cord, and produced marked postoperative symptom relief with minimal bleeding and fast recovery.
2. Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Lumbar Interbody Fusion for L4-S1 Spondylolisthesis
A 67-year-old woman with more than twenty years of recurrent low back pain and progressive leg weakness was diagnosed with L4-S1 spondylolisthesis compressing the lumbar nerves. She underwent robot-assisted minimally invasive pedicle screw fixation and lumbar interbody fusion with six screws placed at sub-millimeter accuracy, and she could walk again the day after surgery.
3. Anterior Cervical Microsurgical Decompression for Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy
This study reviewed 106 patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy treated by anterior cervical microsurgical foraminal decompression between 2010 and 2016. Arm-pain visual analogue scores fell from 8.2 to 1.5 and neck disability index scores from 27.5 to 5.4, with no nerve-root, spinal cord, or vascular complications, showing safe and satisfactory relief of arm pain and numbness.
4. Minimally Invasive Small-Incision Zero-Profile Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion for Single-Segment Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
This clinical study evaluated 80 patients with single-segment cervical spondylotic myelopathy treated with a minimally invasive small-incision zero-profile anterior cervical interbody fusion cage. Surgery was safe and effective, with significant improvement in visual analogue scale pain scores and neurological function, and the zero-profile design avoided anterior plate-related complications while preserving the cervical range of motion after treatment.
5. One-Stage Combined Anterior-Posterior Surgery for Severe Lower Cervical Fracture-Dislocation
This study examined patients with severe lower cervical fracture-dislocation treated by one-stage combined anterior-posterior surgery. The procedure restored spinal alignment and stability, improved long-term neurological recovery, and reduced complications in patients with unstable cervical trauma, supporting combined anterior-posterior decompression and fusion as an effective approach for severe lower cervical spine injuries with spinal cord involvement.
6. A Vascularized 3D-Bioprinted Model of the Osteosarcoma Microenvironment Revealing a Proliferation-to-Invasion Switch
This study built a vascularized three-dimensional bioprinted model of the osteosarcoma tumor microenvironment, revealing that tumor cells switch from proliferation to invasion, which confers chemoresistance. Led with Guangfu Chen as corresponding author, the model offers a platform for studying bone-tumor progression and for screening drugs to overcome chemotherapy resistance in osteosarcoma patients.
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Where Dr. Chen Guangfu practices

Foshan

Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital

Chinese name: 佛山复星禅诚医院
Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital, a Grade-A tertiary flagship of Fosun Group since 1958, is renowned for its 'three treasures' of spine orthopedics, urology and Women & Children Center, backed by JCI accreditation and serving 3.19 million outpatient visits a year.
Since 1958
68 years of care
1,750
Licensed beds
3.19 million
Annual outpatient visits
7th Edition
Licensed beds
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Why patients travel to China for treatment

Six reasons international patients now put China on their shortlist — from internationally aligned clinical capability to the policy channels that make treatment here genuinely reachable.

Clinical capability at international standard

Chinese hospitals deliver internationally aligned protocols, performing vast volumes of advanced robotic, minimally invasive, and complex transplant surgeries annually. This massive clinical data and highly specialized workforce ensure world-class outcomes, even for rare and complex cases.

Diagnostics and treatment in days, not months

A full medical workup that typically means months of waiting elsewhere is completed in China within 48–72 hours. Imaging, labs, and multidisciplinary consultations are integrated into a single visit, allowing treatment to commence immediately.

Transparent, itemised pricing

Chinese healthcare offers legally binding, itemised cost estimates before treatment begins, eliminating hidden fees or surprise billing. Due to national centralized procurement, total expenses remain 40–70% lower than comparable care in Western Europe or North America.

Policy channels that open the door

China facilitates access through 240-hour visa-free transit and dedicated medical visa routes. Policies like the Greater Bay Area drug pathway and Boao Lecheng’s pilot zone allow designated hospitals to administer innovative therapies not yet globally approved.
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