Shanghai First People’s Hospital

Shanghai First People’s Hospital

star 4.70 · 30 Reviews location_on Shanghai
verifiedClass A tertiary hospital in China verifiedJCI (not publicly confirmed) Est. 1864
Ranking An established Class A tertiary general hospital in Shanghai with strong regional medical center attributes
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1864
Established
2,600+
Beds
5M+
Annual outpatients
120K+
Annual surgeries
Chinese, English
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About the hospital

Shanghai First People’s Hospital was founded in 1864 and is one of Shanghai’s oldest large general Class A tertiary hospitals. The hospital has developed strong clinical and research synergy in several specialties, including cardiovascular medicine, urology, ophthalmology, nephrology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, and endocrinology. It has the capability to treat complex and difficult critical cases and offers advanced minimally invasive surgery, precision diagnosis and treatment, and a multidisciplinary consultation system. The hospital has significant influence in Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta region. Supported by national and provincial platforms and key specialty development, it has established technical strengths in complex surgery, emergency and critical care, geriatrics, and chronic disease management.

Why choose this hospital

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Deep historical heritage

Founded in 1864, it is one of Shanghai’s oldest large general hospitals.

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Strong multidisciplinary expertise

It has notable strengths in cardiology, urology, ophthalmology, nephrology, and other specialties.

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Clinical-research collaboration

It has strong capabilities in treating difficult and critical cases and in translating research into clinical practice, supporting multidisciplinary care.

Top specialties

16 departments

Pediatrics

One of the key clinical departments of Shanghai General Hospital

Provides diagnosis and treatment for common, frequent, and complex pediatric conditions, with comprehensive capabilities in neonatology, respiratory medicine, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, endocrinology, and growth and development. It places emphasis on emergency and critical care and long-term follow-up management.

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

A key specialty in Shanghai, with relatively strong clinical service capabilities

The department covers gynecologic oncology, pelvic floor disorders, general gynecology, and high-risk obstetrics. It has strengths in minimally invasive surgery, perinatal management, and multidisciplinary collaboration, with a focus on complex and severe cases as well as standardized diagnosis and treatment.

Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism

A Shanghai municipal key specialty development-related discipline, with strengths in standardized diagnosis and treatment of diabetes and metabolic diseases.

The department focuses on diabetes, thyroid diseases, bone metabolism disorders, obesity, and pituitary and adrenal diseases. It emphasizes end-to-end chronic disease management and complication screening, and has strong comprehensive diagnostic and treatment capabilities.

Department of Rheumatology and Immunology

Shanghai Municipal Key Clinical Specialty

The department focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of complex rheumatic and immunologic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, spondyloarthritis, and vasculitis, and has capabilities in immune phenotyping, imaging assessment, and standardized long-term follow-up.

Department of Hematology

A department involved in the development of a key specialty in Shanghai, with standardized diagnostic and treatment capabilities for hematologic disorders

The department primarily provides diagnosis and treatment for leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, anemia, and bleeding and clotting disorders, and has capabilities in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and comprehensive treatment of hematologic malignancies.

Department of Nephrology

Shanghai Municipal Key Clinical Specialty

The department has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease, acute and chronic renal failure, blood purification, glomerular diseases, and complex kidney disorders, and provides a range of blood purification techniques and standardized clinical management.

Leading experts

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Shen Nan

Chief Physician, Professor

Gout, vasculitis, connective tissue diseases

25 years experience

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Xia Nan

Chief Physician, Professor

Gynecologic endoscopy, minimally invasive hysteroscopic surgery

30 years experience

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Yang Yi

Chief Physician

Gynecologic oncology, minimally invasive surgery

25 years experience

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Li Minghui

Chief Physician

Perinatal care, high-risk pregnancy management

25 years experience

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Sun Jing

Associate Chief Physician

Cervical diseases, gynecological endocrinology

22 years experience

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Li Wang

Chief Physician, Professor

Specializes in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pulmonary infections

28 years experience

Getting there

Typical flight duration to Shanghai

flight Taipei ~1.5h flight Seoul ~1.5h flight Hong Kong ~2h flight Macau ~2h flight Osaka ~2h flight Tokyo ~2.5h flight Manila ~2.5h flight Hanoi ~3h
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Hotels near the hospital

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International patient services

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Bilingual services

Chinese and English patient guidance and some support for international patients are available.

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Appointment coordination

Supports specialist outpatient appointment scheduling, examination arrangements, and inpatient process assistance.

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Care navigation

Provides guidance on hospital processes, building navigation, and coordination across campuses.

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Patient reviews

4.70 star · 30 Reviews
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My father suddenly developed a retinal detachment, and the situation was extremely urgent. Fortunately, we were able to get an appointment with an ophthalmology specialist at Shanghai General Hospital. The doctor was not only highly skilled, and the surgery was very successful, but also extremely patient and attentive, which helped ease our family’s anxiety. After the operation, he recovered very well. His vision has now improved significantly, and his intraocular pressure and other indicators have returned to normal. We are deeply grateful for the doctor’s care and treatment. He truly embodies the compassion of a devoted physician. I highly recommend him to patients with retinal diseases!

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I had been anxious ever since a thyroid nodule was detected, so I came to Shanghai General Hospital for treatment. The doctor was highly skilled, accurately determined the nature of the nodule, and arranged a minimally invasive procedure. The doctor was also very patient and thorough, answering all of my concerns in detail. It has now been one month since the surgery, and the incision has healed very well, with almost no visible scar, and my voice has not become hoarse at all. Follow-up testing showed that all thyroid function indicators have returned to normal. I am very grateful for the doctor’s compassion and medical expertise!

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My father had a sudden retinal detachment last month, and his vision declined sharply. Fortunately, we were able to book an appointment with an ophthalmology specialist at Shanghai First People's Hospital. The doctor was not only highly skilled, but also performed the surgery very successfully and was extremely patient and attentive, answering all of our concerns in detail. He is recovering well after the operation, and his vision has improved significantly. His intraocular pressure and other indicators have also returned to normal. We are deeply grateful to the doctor for the treatment and for helping us regain sight!

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Undisclosed patient

star star star star star 2026-08-10

After suffering from complex kidney stones for many years, I underwent a minimally invasive lithotripsy procedure in the Urology Department of the First Municipal Hospital this time. The attending physician was highly skilled, made an accurate diagnosis, and the entire procedure went very smoothly. During my hospital stay, the doctors made thorough daily rounds, patiently answered all of my questions, and provided attentive care. It has now been two weeks since the surgery, and the follow-up examination showed that the stones have been completely cleared. The lower back pain has completely disappeared, and life has finally returned to normal. I am grateful.

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