Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong – Address & Department Details

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“I looked in several places but couldn’t find the obstetrics and gynaecology clinic” – A real consultation scenario

A woman who came from Shenzhen to consult about assisted reproduction stood at the main entrance of Prince of Wales Hospital, opened her phone’s navigation but could not find any sign for “Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong”. She asked me: “Did I take the wrong way? Why does the map only show Prince of Wales Hospital?” This is the most common question: The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong does not have a separate campus; it is entirely located within Prince of Wales Hospital. All outpatient clinics, laboratories, operating theatres and the reproductive centre of the department are on the 7th floor of the hospital’s Main Clinical Block. If you are going to the Prenatal Diagnosis or Assisted Reproduction Centre, simply navigate to Prince of Wales Hospital.

Direct answer to the question: Specific address and floor

Address of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong:

• 30-32 Ngan Shing Street, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong
• Prince of Wales Hospital, Main Clinical Block, 7th Floor
• Telephone (enquiry/appointment): +852 3505 2800 (Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic)
• Office hours: Monday to Friday 9:00-17:00, Saturday 9:00-13:00 (closed on public holidays)

Note: This address also receives mail and couriers for “Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong”, but for clinical matters please contact the Prince of Wales Hospital switchboard to be transferred.

Why does this problem occur – Relationship between the department and the hospital

The clinical departments of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) are all located within teaching hospitals. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is primarily based at Prince of Wales Hospital. Prince of Wales Hospital is the largest public hospital in the New Territories East and the teaching hospital of the CUHK Faculty of Medicine. Many patients mistakenly think that a “university department” has its own building, but in fact all the professors, doctors, researchers and laboratories of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology operate within Prince of Wales Hospital. Therefore, when searching for the address, you must use the hospital as the reference point.

Doctor’s perspective: Will address confusion affect the visit?

A senior doctor from the CUHK Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology explained: “If patients navigate directly to ‘The Chinese University of Hong Kong’ (located in central Sha Tin), they will go to the main university campus, which is 2 kilometres away from the hospital. A more accurate approach is to enter ‘Prince of Wales Hospital Sha Tin’ or use the hospital address directly. We advise all first-time patients to confirm the department’s floor in advance to avoid getting lost inside the hospital.” The doctor emphasised that the embryology laboratory and operating theatres of the Reproductive Medicine Centre are all on the same 7th floor. Patients preparing for IVF can go directly to the registration desk on the 7th floor without queuing at the G-level outpatient clinic.

Easily overlooked details: Transport and entrance selection

There are four main entrances to Prince of Wales Hospital, but the most convenient for the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic is the main entrance of the Main Clinical Block (near Ngan Shing Street). Below is the best walking route from the MTR station:

Easily overlooked detail: The hospital is divided into three main buildings: “Day Treatment Centre”, “Specialist Outpatient Clinic” and “Main Clinical Block”. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is on the 7th floor of the Main Clinical Block, but signs on the ground floor (G/F) may only say “Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic”. In fact, all obstetrics and gynaecology services (including antenatal check-ups, gynaecology, reproductive medicine) are handled on the 7th floor; there is no need to queue on the G/F. In addition, the registration desk for the Reproductive Medicine Centre (IVF) is located in the east wing of the 7th floor, separate from the general obstetrics and gynaecology clinic. First-time patients are advised to go to the enquiry desk on the 7th floor to confirm the zone.

Actual process: From appointment to consultation

If you plan to visit the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (especially for assisted reproduction), please follow these steps:

1. Obtain a referral letter: The Hong Kong public hospital system requires a referral letter from a general practitioner or private doctor. Patients from Mainland China can bring their medical records and diagnosis from a tertiary hospital, go to the International Medical Centre at Prince of Wales Hospital (located on G/F) or contact the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic directly to make an appointment.
2. Phone/online appointment: Call +852 3505 2800 (Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic) or submit an appointment request via the CUHK Medical Centre () website. Note: The first appointment usually requires a waiting time of 2-4 weeks; urgent cases may request an expedited appointment (subject to doctor assessment).
3. Bring documents: Identification (Mainland Travel Permit/Passport), referral letter, all previous medical reports (including hormone profile, AMH, semen analysis, ultrasound, etc.). If the reports are from a Mainland hospital, it is advisable to have them translated into English or Traditional Chinese in advance to reduce waiting time on site.
4. On the day of consultation: First go to the registration desk on the 7th floor. The nurse will verify your information and assign a doctor. If examinations are needed after the consultation (e.g., blood test, ultrasound), they are usually completed on the same floor. Reproductive medicine patients may be directed to the adjacent “Assisted Reproduction Centre” for further consultation.
5. Payment: Public hospital fee schedule (different for Hong Kong residents and non-residents). The initial consultation for non-residents is approximately HKD 1,000-1,500, with specialist examinations charged separately. Payment can be made by cash, credit card or Octopus.

Factors affecting cost: Why expenses vary greatly among patients

The cost of visiting the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong depends on three main factors:

• Identity category: Fees for Hong Kong permanent residents and non-residents differ several times. For example, a routine specialist outpatient consultation costs about HKD 135 for local residents and about HKD 1,200-1,500 for non-residents.
• Examination items: Basic gynaecological examination (e.g., transvaginal ultrasound) costs about HKD 800-1,500; a complete fertility assessment (AMH + hormones + semen analysis) costs about HKD 3,500-5,000; the full cycle of IVF is about HKD 120,000-180,000 (for non-residents), including ovulation induction medication, egg retrieval, embryo culture and transfer.
• Use of public or private services: Prince of Wales Hospital is a public hospital with relatively lower prices but longer waiting times; if you choose private services (e.g., CUHK Medical Centre private clinic), the cost doubles but appointments are faster. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology also offers private clinics (requiring a separate appointment with a professor-level doctor), with prices ranging from HKD 2,000-4,000 per visit.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Can I go directly to Prince of Wales Hospital to register without an appointment?
A: No. Specialist outpatient clinics in public hospitals require an advance appointment; otherwise, you can only go to the Accident & Emergency Department on G/F. However, the A&E obstetrics and gynaecology service handles acute abdominal pain, bleeding, etc., and does not handle routine reproductive medicine issues.

Q: Is “30-32 Ngan Shing Street” the main hospital entrance?
A: Yes, this address is the main entrance of Prince of Wales Hospital. However, navigation may show “30 Ngan Shing Street” or “32 Ngan Shing Street”, both pointing to the same building complex. It is recommended to use “Prince of Wales Hospital” as the destination for greater accuracy.

Q: What is the success rate of IVF at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong?
A: The CUHK Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is one of the accredited assisted reproduction centres in Hong Kong. Its clinical pregnancy rate (per single transfer) is approximately 50%-55% for women under 35, and 30%-45% for women aged 35-40. The specific success rate is affected by age, ovarian reserve and sperm quality. No success rate is guaranteed.

Q: What procedures do Mainland patients need to follow to attend a consultation there?
A: You need a valid travel document (Individual Visit endorsement or Relative Visit endorsement) and must make an appointment in advance. If multiple visits are required, it is advisable to apply for a “medical visa” or consult the Hong Kong Immigration Department. The hospital is not responsible for visa matters.

Practitioner observation: Why patients often go to the wrong place

A coordinator who has worked at Prince of Wales Hospital for 5 years pointed out: “Every week, patients go to the main campus of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, or to Sha Tin Hospital. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has been at Prince of Wales for over 30 years, but many old online sources still list Sha Tin or the Chinese University road. We strongly advise patients to use the hospital’s official address rather than searching by the department name. In addition, Mainland map applications sometimes incorrectly mark ‘Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong’ as a point on the university campus; in fact, that point corresponds to the Faculty of Medicine office building, which does not provide clinical care. Be sure to use ‘Prince of Wales Hospital Sha Tin’ as your destination.”

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