The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University

The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University

star 4.70 · 30 Reviews location_on Shanghai
verifiedClass A tertiary hospital verifiedNational Chest Pain Center (as publicly announced by the hospital) Est. 1949
Ranking Top 10 in the Fudan China Hospital Ranking, first tier among military hospitals
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1949
Established
2,900+
Beds
4.2M+
Annual outpatients
93K+
Annual surgeries
中文, 英语
Language support

About the hospital

The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Shanghai Changhai Hospital) was founded in 1949. It is a national Class A tertiary general teaching hospital and the First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University. Located in Shanghai, it integrates medical care, education, research, battlefield trauma treatment, and healthcare services. The hospital has developed strong specialty clusters in digestive diseases, cardiothoracic surgery, urology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, otolaryngology–head and neck surgery, hepatobiliary, pancreatic and splenic surgery, vascular surgery, and comprehensive oncology care. It has notable capabilities in the treatment of complex and critically ill conditions, minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, organ function reconstruction, and multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment. As a high-level military hospital, it has a strong emergency and critical care system and high-standard nursing management capabilities. Supported by Shanghai's international medical resources, it has solid capacity to serve high-end care needs, international patients, cross-regional referrals, and multilingual communication. For patients in China, it can provide access to complex surgery, comprehensive cancer treatment, and specialty center services at a level approaching advanced international standards, typically with shorter appointment times and significantly lower costs than major medical centers in the United States or Japan.

Why choose this hospital

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Top-tier Class A tertiary hospital in China

The latest Fudan China Hospital Ranking places it in the national top 10, with overall strength in the first tier domestically.

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Strong specialty cluster

Departments such as digestive diseases, cardiothoracic surgery, urology, orthopedics, and neurosurgery have long maintained leading national competitiveness.

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Strong capability for complex and critical cases

Has the ability to manage complex cancers, critical trauma, major surgical procedures, and multidisciplinary rescue and treatment.

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A strong alternative to overseas care

Compared with treatment abroad, care in China generally involves a shorter process, smoother language communication, and significantly lower overall medical and caregiving costs.

Top specialties

20 departments

Department of Critical Care Medicine

Key hospital development department

Responsible for the treatment of critically ill patients, organ function support, and multidisciplinary coordinated care. Specializes in the comprehensive management of sepsis, respiratory failure, shock, and multiple organ dysfunction, with advanced monitoring and life support capabilities.

Oncology

Key Department of a Class A tertiary hospital affiliated with the Naval Medical University of China

Centered on the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors, integrating surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, with expertise in multidisciplinary collaboration and the development of individualized treatment plans for common and complex tumors.

Thoracic Surgery

National Key Clinical Specialty

Specializing in lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, and minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgery, the department provides comprehensive treatment for complex thoracic tumors and advanced reconstruction in complex thoracic surgery, supported by a well-established technical system.

Department of Ophthalmology

One of the key specialties of the First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University

The department has strong capabilities in the diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases, cataracts, glaucoma, and other ocular conditions, integrating clinical care, teaching, and research, and providing standardized diagnosis and treatment for common and complex eye diseases.

Department of Gastroenterology

National Clinical Key Specialty, long ranked among the leading departments in China in gastroenterology and digestive endoscopy

The department provides diagnosis and treatment across gastroenterology, hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases, and digestive endoscopy. Its main services include screening and treatment of early gastrointestinal cancer, ERCP, EUS, endoscopic submucosal dissection, and comprehensive management of complex digestive system diseases.

Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery

A key specialty in China’s hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery field, with strong capability in managing complex and severe cases.

The department focuses on diseases of the liver, biliary tract, pancreas, and portal hypertension. It is experienced in complex tumor resection, minimally invasive surgery, and comprehensive perioperative management, with extensive experience in difficult and critically ill cases as well as high-difficulty procedures.

Leading experts

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Li Jiakang

Chief Physician, Professor

Sepsis and multi-organ support

30 years experience

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Yu Weifeng

Chief Physician, Professor

Perioperative critical illness and organ support

28 years experience

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Chen Dechang

Chief Physician, Professor

Acute Respiratory Failure and Mechanical Ventilation

26 years experience

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Xie Lili

Chief Physician, Professor

Critical infections and hemodynamic management

24 years experience

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Wu Mengchao

Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor

Liver cancer resection, complex hepatobiliary surgery, hilar cholangiocarcinoma

30 years experience

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Fan Jia

Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor

Surgical treatment of liver cancer, liver transplantation, and comprehensive therapy

25 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

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Hotels near the hospital

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International medical department

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International patient services

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Appointment coordination

Outpatient, specialist, inpatient, and examination appointments can be coordinated through official hospital channels, and the process is usually simpler than cross-border referral workflows.

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English support

English communication support may be available for some international patients or in cross-border care settings, subject to the department and international medical service arrangements.

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Remote record pre-review

Patients may submit prior imaging, pathology, and laboratory records for specialist review, helping reduce decision-making time for patients from other regions or abroad.

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Cost savings

Compared with receiving complex surgical or cancer care in the United States or Japan, overall medical, accommodation, and time costs can often be reduced by more than 50%.

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Shorter waiting times

Although major Class A tertiary hospitals in China may have waiting lines for popular specialists, the overall time to initial consultation and admission is usually shorter than the several-week to several-month wait times at top international centers.

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Patient reviews

4.70 star · 30 Reviews
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After being diagnosed with multiple gastrointestinal polyps, I felt very anxious and came to the First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University for treatment. The doctor answered my concerns patiently and thoroughly, and arranged an endoscopic polypectomy. The doctor’s technical skill was excellent, and the procedure went very smoothly, with no bleeding or discomfort afterward. After recovery and care, my gastrointestinal function has now fully returned to normal, and all indicators at the follow-up examination met the required standards. I am very grateful for the doctor’s compassion and skillful care!

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Undisclosed patient

star star star star star 2026-08-15

I have been troubled for a long time by multiple gastric polyps and chronic atrophic gastritis, and I often had stomach pain. This time I visited The First Affiliated Hospital of the Naval Medical University. The doctor was highly skilled, and the endoscopic polypectomy was performed very cleanly and efficiently. The doctor was also extremely patient and meticulous, and answered my concerns in detail. My recovery after surgery has been very good, my stomach discomfort has completely eased, and all follow-up test results have returned to normal. Many thanks!

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Undisclosed patient

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My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer last month, and we came to the Department of Urology at the First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University for treatment after hearing good things about it. The attending physician was highly skilled and developed a detailed minimally invasive surgery plan for us. During the hospitalization, both the doctors and nurses were extremely patient and attentive, answering every question we had and greatly easing our anxiety. The surgery was very successful, and my father’s test results have returned to normal, with smooth urination as well. We sincerely thank the medical team here!

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Undisclosed patient

star star star star star 2026-08-10

After my father was diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer, we booked an appointment with a urology specialist. The doctor not only made an accurate diagnosis, but also greatly reassured us. The doctor then performed a robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, with excellent technique and minimal surgical trauma. My father recovered very quickly after the operation, the tumor was completely removed, and urinary continence was preserved. The latest follow-up shows that his PSA level has returned to normal. We are sincerely grateful for the doctor's excellent medical skills!

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