Shanghai Tongji Hospital

Shanghai Tongji Hospital

star 4.20 · 30 Reviews location_on Shanghai
verifiedClass A tertiary hospital verifiedNational residency standardized training base Est. 1900
Ranking Centenary Class A tertiary teaching hospital, High-level comprehensive medical institution in Shanghai
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1900
Established
2,000+
Beds
4.2M+
Annual outpatients
70K+
Annual surgeries
Chinese, English
Language support

About the hospital

Shanghai Tongji Hospital usually refers to Tongji Hospital, affiliated with Tongji University, located in Shanghai. It is a Class A tertiary comprehensive hospital integrating medical care, teaching, research, prevention, and rehabilitation. The hospital dates back to 1900 and has a century-long medical tradition. Supported by the platform of Tongji University School of Medicine, it has developed strong overall capabilities in orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiovascular disease, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, rehabilitation medicine, and emergency and critical care. The hospital has clear technical strengths in spine surgery, joint surgery, trauma care, diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases, and multidisciplinary collaboration, and is able to manage highly complex and difficult cases. As one of Shanghai's large public teaching hospitals, its strengths include concentrated expert resources, a well-established critical care system, and strong research translation capacity. It also has an international medical department/specialty medical service system, which can provide relatively convenient care for expatriates and patients with high-level medical needs. For Chinese patients, compared with traveling to Europe or the United States for similar complex surgery or chronic disease management, it offers clear local advantages in language, payment, continuity of postoperative follow-up, overall cost, and inpatient coordination.

Why choose this hospital

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Century-long medical tradition

Founded in 1900, with a strong foundation in teaching and research and a mature clinical system.

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Class A tertiary comprehensive strength

As an affiliated hospital of Tongji University, it undertakes regional diagnosis and treatment of difficult and critical cases, as well as teaching and research tasks.

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Integrated key specialties

Departments such as orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiovascular medicine, general surgery, and rehabilitation have developed multidisciplinary collaboration advantages.

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International medical services

An international/specialty medical service system is available to support expatriate and high-demand patients.

Top specialties

12 departments

General Surgery

A key clinical department at Shanghai Tongji Hospital, responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of common and complex critical conditions in general surgery.

The department covers gastroenterology and colorectal surgery, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, thyroid surgery, hernia and abdominal wall surgery, and related areas. It emphasizes minimally invasive care and multidisciplinary collaboration, with strong capabilities in managing complex surgeries.

Department of Urology

A key clinical specialty within a Class A tertiary general hospital, with particular strengths in the diagnosis and treatment of urinary stones, tumors, and andrology conditions.

The department provides care for urinary stones, prostate diseases, urinary tract tumors, and andrology, as well as minimally invasive endoscopic surgery, with an emphasis on standardized and individualized treatment.

Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

With strong overall capabilities, the department undertakes regional treatment of critically ill respiratory patients.

The department focuses on pulmonary infections, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, interstitial lung disease, respiratory failure, and critical care. It has comprehensive diagnostic and treatment capabilities, including respiratory endoscopy, noninvasive/invasive ventilation, and airway management.

Department of Cardiology

A key specialty of Shanghai Municipality, with well-developed discipline development

The department provides diagnosis and treatment for coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, hypertension, and structural heart disease. It has capabilities in interventional treatment, cardiac pacing, electrophysiological evaluation, and chronic disease management.

Orthopedics

A key orthopedic specialty within a Shanghai general hospital, with regional influence in spine, joint, and trauma care.

The department provides diagnosis and treatment for spinal degeneration, joint disorders, orthopedic trauma, and osteoporosis, with an emphasis on minimally invasive surgery, enhanced recovery, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Department of Hematology

Key Specialty of Shanghai Municipality

Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and various types of anemia and bleeding or clotting disorders, with capabilities in bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and management related to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Leading experts

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Wang Ping

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor

Specializes in gastrointestinal tumors and minimally invasive surgery

30 years experience

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Zou Qiang

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor

Specializes in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery and minimally invasive procedures

28 years experience

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Chen Jian

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor

Specializes in thyroid and breast surgery

26 years experience

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Li Qiang

Chief Physician, Professor

Specializes in critical respiratory illness and mechanical ventilation

30 years experience

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Liu Jian

Chief Physician, Professor

Specializes in multidisciplinary treatment of gastrointestinal tumors

23 years experience

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Bai Wenjun

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor

Minimally invasive treatment of prostate diseases and urinary tract tumors

35 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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Nearest airport and arrival

The exact airport depends on the hospital campus. We confirm the arrival airport, pickup point, and transfer time before your trip, and arrange airport meet-and-greet when you book.

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Hotels near the hospital

We provide a shortlist of vetted hotels and serviced apartments within walking distance or a short ride of the international department, with nightly rates and booking links tailored to your length of stay.

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International medical department

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info Distances, exact addresses, and booking links depend on the campus and your treatment dates. Ask our concierge for a tailored logistics plan.

International patient services

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Care coordination

Appointment scheduling, specialist outpatient visits, and inpatient admission coordination can be arranged, typically with a shorter upfront coordination period than traveling abroad to Europe or the United States for care.

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Language support

Chinese and English support is available, making communication about diagnosis and treatment suitable for expatriates and returning overseas patients.

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Cost advantage

Compared with large medical centers in Europe and the United States, the overall cost of similar tests, hospitalization, and surgery is usually lower, which can significantly reduce total cross-border medical expenses.

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Convenient postoperative follow-up

Patients do not need long-distance international travel over an extended period; follow-up visits, rehabilitation, and chronic disease management after surgery are more continuous and accessible.

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Patient reviews

4.20 star · 30 Reviews
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I had been anxious ever since I was diagnosed with coronary artery disease, so I went to the Department of Cardiology at Shanghai Tongji Hospital for treatment. The doctor was not only highly skilled and quickly developed a minimally invasive interventional surgery plan for me, but also very patient and thorough, answering all of my concerns in detail. The procedure went very smoothly, and I recovered quickly afterward. At present, my symptoms of chest tightness and chest pain have been completely relieved, and all follow-up cardiovascular indicators have returned to normal. I am truly grateful to the doctor for the care and treatment I received!

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My father has severe coronary artery disease and often experiences chest tightness and shortness of breath. During his visit to the Department of Cardiology at Shanghai Tongji Hospital, the doctor was not only highly skilled and quickly arranged a minimally invasive stent procedure for us, but also very patient and thorough, answering all of our concerns in detail. He recovered very quickly after the surgery, and now his chest tightness has been completely relieved, with all cardiovascular indicators back to normal. We sincerely thank Tongji Hospital for its high-quality medical care!

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My father has severe coronary artery disease and has recently been experiencing frequent chest tightness. During his visit to the Department of Cardiology at Shanghai Tongji Hospital, the doctor not only made a prompt diagnosis and arranged a minimally invasive stent procedure, but also showed great patience and addressed all of our concerns in detail. He recovered very quickly after the procedure, and his chest tightness has now completely resolved. All cardiovascular indicators have returned to normal. We sincerely thank the doctor for his excellent medical expertise and high professional ethics!

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My mother had severe knee osteoarthritis and had long-term pain that was difficult to bear. She underwent total knee replacement surgery in the Department of Orthopedics at Tongji Hospital. The surgeon was highly skilled, with a small incision and minimal bleeding during the operation. During her hospital stay, both the doctors and nurses were extremely courteous, and during daily rounds they carefully asked about her recovery. It has now been three months since the surgery. My mother is able to walk independently, the joint pain has completely disappeared, and her quality of life has improved significantly.

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