Shanghai Children's Hospital
About the hospital
Shanghai Children's Hospital was established in 1937. It is the affiliated children's hospital of Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and one of the founding institutions of the National Children's Medical Center. The hospital operates across two campuses, Luding Road Campus and Beijing West Road Campus. Its focus is the diagnosis and treatment of complex and critical pediatric conditions. It has developed a comprehensive pediatric subspecialty system covering neonatology, pediatric respiratory medicine, gastroenterology, neurology, hematology and oncology, cardiology, nephrology, general surgery, orthopedics, urology, and otolaryngology–head and neck surgery. Its strengths include multidisciplinary team (MDT) care, minimally invasive pediatric surgery, critical neonatal care, standardized treatment for pediatric cancer, integrated management of congenital diseases, and the ability to identify rare diseases. The hospital undertakes multiple clinical and research responsibilities at the national and Shanghai municipal levels, and has strong technical capabilities in pediatric care pathways, precision medicine, perioperative safety management, and child-friendly nursing services. For patients in China, it provides access to high-level pediatric specialist resources locally. Compared with seeking care in the United States, Japan, or Singapore, it generally offers lower total costs, shorter referral pathways, and greater language and cultural compatibility for initial consultations, follow-up visits, coordination of tests and inpatient care, and family accompaniment for both common and complex pediatric conditions.
Why choose this hospital
Comprehensive pediatric subspecialties
Covers key areas including neonatology, respiratory medicine, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, and urology, with integrated management of complex and critical cases.
Multidisciplinary MDT collaboration
Provides multidisciplinary evaluation for complex congenital conditions, tumors, and rare diseases to improve care efficiency and safety.
Minimally invasive and complex pediatric surgery
Offers established minimally invasive techniques in pediatric general surgery, urology, orthopedics, and otolaryngology, balancing treatment outcomes and postoperative recovery.
Clear alternative to overseas care
For most Chinese families, continuous treatment and follow-up are available locally, often reducing transportation, lodging, interpretation, and waiting costs compared with overseas care.
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Care coordination
Supports outpatient appointment booking, inpatient coordination, test scheduling, and triage to key specialties to reduce repeated travel for children.
Medical record organization
Assists with organizing Chinese medical records, test reports, and discharge summaries for in-hospital follow-up and, when needed, overseas consultation.
Language support
Services are mainly provided in Chinese, with English communication support available in some settings, making it more suitable for frequent follow-up care for Chinese families.
Cost and waiting-time advantages
Compared with pediatric specialty care in Europe, the United States, or Japan, local care usually involves lower overall costs and a shorter decision-making process for registration, testing, follow-up, and long-term management.
Patient reviews
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Last week, our child developed a high fever and severe coughing, and was diagnosed with pediatric pneumonia. The doctor listened very carefully during the examination, made an accurate diagnosis, and did not overprescribe medication. Instead, a targeted treatment plan combining nebulized therapy and oral medication was arranged. Throughout the consultation, the doctor was extremely patient and gentle, which helped ease our anxiety. After several days of treatment, our child’s coughing has improved significantly, the body temperature has returned fully to normal, and the overall condition is much better. We are very grateful for the doctor’s excellent medical expertise!
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Last month, my child was diagnosed with pediatric tic disorder. Frequent blinking and throat clearing made us very anxious. We made an appointment with a pediatric neurology specialist at Shanghai Children's Hospital. The doctor was not only highly skilled and accurately assessed the stage of the condition, but also extremely patient and reassuring, which helped ease our concerns as parents. After several weeks of medication and psychological counseling, my child's tic symptoms have improved significantly, and the neurological examination results have returned to normal. We are very grateful for the doctor's professional treatment!
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Our child was diagnosed with pediatric asthma, and the repeated flare-ups beforehand had made us extremely anxious. This time, we booked an appointment with a respiratory specialist. The doctor not only adjusted the inhaled medication dosage accurately with strong clinical expertise, but also was exceptionally patient, taking the time to explain daily care and nebulizer techniques in detail. After several months of standardized treatment, our child now sleeps soundly at night, has had no wheezing attacks for three consecutive months, and all lung function indicators have returned to normal. We are very grateful!
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My child was diagnosed with adenoid hypertrophy a long time ago and had been sleeping with their mouth open and snoring. This time, we finally decided to have a minimally invasive procedure at Shanghai Children's Hospital. The attending surgeon was highly skilled and explained the surgical risks and expected outcomes to us in detail before the operation. The doctor was kind and reassuring, which put us at ease. Recovery after the surgery was very fast. Now the child no longer snores during sleep, breathing has become much smoother, and sleep quality has improved significantly. We sincerely thank the doctor for both compassion and skill.
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