Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University

Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University

star 4.20 · 30 Reviews location_on Shanghai
verifiedClass A tertiary hospital verifiedNational Medical Center development institution Est. 1937
Ranking Ranks among the leading hospitals nationwide in the Fudan University China Hospital Rankings, with specialties such as cardiology and cardiac surgery long positioned in the top tier in China
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1937
Established
2,000+
Beds
5M+
Annual outpatients
100K+
Annual surgeries
中文, 英语
Language support

About the hospital

Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, was established in 1937. It is one of the leading national medical center development institutions in China and a representative Class A tertiary public hospital in Shanghai. The hospital is known for its strengths in cardiology, cardiac surgery, general surgery, liver cancer surgery, respiratory and critical care medicine, diagnostic imaging, intensive care medicine, gastroenterology, thoracic surgery, and infectious diseases. Its services in cardiac intervention, coronary artery bypass grafting, complex structural heart disease treatment, comprehensive liver cancer treatment, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, and critical care remain among the country’s leading programs. Supported by Fudan University’s clinical research platform, the hospital has strong capabilities in treating complex and critical conditions and a high-level multidisciplinary collaboration system, with technical strength in complex surgeries, advanced interventions, and precision diagnosis and treatment. As an important gateway for international patients, Zhongshan Hospital offers an International Medical Department/International Medical Center, providing a relatively high standard of appointment coordination, inpatient care, health examinations, and multilingual support. Compared with large academic medical centers in Europe and North America, Zhongshan Hospital typically offers a shorter pathway to treatment and a significant cost advantage for common major diseases treated in China, making it suitable for cross-border and high-net-worth patients seeking high-level cardiovascular, oncology, and surgical care in China.

Why choose this hospital

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National leader in cardiology

Cardiology and cardiac surgery have long been among the top tier in China, with strong capabilities in the treatment of complex coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, structural heart disease, and aortic diseases.

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Strong capability in complex surgery

The hospital has extensive experience in high-complexity cases in liver cancer surgery, thoracic surgery, general surgery, and minimally invasive surgery, supported by a mature multidisciplinary team (MDT) system.

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Strong research and translational capacity

With support from Fudan University and national-level research platforms, the hospital has significant influence in clinical research, guideline development, and technology translation.

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Comprehensive international medical services

The hospital has international medical service units that can provide appointment coordination, inpatient support, and health examination services for international and cross-border patients.

Top specialties

14 departments

General Surgery

In the Fudan version of the China Hospital Rankings, the general surgery department has consistently ranked among the top. Its strengths are particularly notable in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and colorectal surgery.

The department focuses on minimally invasive and open surgery for hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, colorectal diseases, and complex abdominal conditions. With support from multidisciplinary collaboration, it provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for patients with complex tumors and critically ill conditions.

Department of Rheumatology and Immunology

Key specialty of Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University

The department focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of complex rheumatic and immunologic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It has standardized immune assessment, long-term follow-up management, and individualized treatment capabilities.

Department of Urology

Ranked among the leading departments in the China Hospital Specialty Reputation Rankings by the Hospital Management Institute of Fudan University

The department specializes in urinary tract tumors, urinary stones, prostate diseases, voiding dysfunction, and minimally invasive surgery, and has comprehensive diagnostic and treatment capabilities in laparoscopy, transurethral procedures, and robot-assisted surgery.

Thoracic Surgery

Key specialty in thoracic surgery in China, with extensive experience in minimally invasive and complex thoracic procedures

Specializes in lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, and minimally invasive thoracic surgery, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration and strong capabilities in comprehensive care and perioperative management.

Department of Endocrinology

A key development specialty at Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, with long-standing standardized diagnosis and treatment of diabetes and metabolic diseases

Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and bone metabolic diseases. It emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration and individualized management for endocrine disorders, and provides continuous glucose monitoring, insulin pump therapy, and complication screening.

Neurosurgery

Ranked among the leading departments in the neurosurgery category of the Fudan University China Hospital Specialty Reputation Rankings

The department has strong expertise in cranial and brain tumors, cerebrovascular disease, functional neurosurgery, and minimally invasive neurosurgery, and provides microsurgical, endoscopic, and multidisciplinary collaborative care.

Leading experts

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Fan Jia

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor

Diagnosis and treatment of hepatobiliary tumors and complex digestive diseases

45 years experience

ZJ

Zhou Jian

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor

Precision diagnosis and treatment of liver tumors

30 years experience

XJ

Xu Jianmin

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor

Specializes in minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer and sphincter-preserving surgery for low rectal cancer

36 years experience

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Qin Xinyu

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor

Specializes in gastric cancer, gastrointestinal tumors, and complex abdominal surgery

42 years experience

LW

Lou Wenhui

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor

Specializes in pancreatic tumors, biliary tract tumors, and pancreatoduodenectomy

32 years experience

WZ

Wang Zheng

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor

Specializes in liver cancer, bile duct cancer, and complex liver surgery

30 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 medical department

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International patient services

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Accelerated appointment support

International medical channels can help coordinate outpatient visits, specialist consultations, tests, and inpatient admission, offering more timely access than the weeks- to months-long waits common at large hospitals overseas.

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English communication support

English and other foreign-language communication assistance is available to help cross-border patients through initial consultations, tests, hospitalization, and post-discharge follow-up.

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Pre-review of medical records

Imaging, pathology, and prior treatment records can be organized before the visit to improve consultation efficiency for complex cases.

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Cost optimization

Compared with top medical centers in the United States, overall costs for similar complex surgeries and inpatient treatment are usually lower, which can significantly reduce out-of-pocket expenses.

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Patient reviews

4.20 star · 30 Reviews
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Undisclosed patient

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After being diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer, I felt extremely anxious and came to Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University after hearing about it. My attending physician was not only highly skilled and developed a minimally invasive surgical plan for me, but was also very patient and attentive, answering all of my questions in detail. It has now been two months since the surgery, and follow-up examinations show that all indicators have returned to normal. My recovery has been very fast, and the symptoms of coughing and chest tightness have completely disappeared. I am deeply grateful to the doctor for saving my life!

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Undisclosed patient

star star star star star 2026-08-15

My father was diagnosed with severe coronary artery disease and had frequent chest tightness and shortness of breath. He came to the Department of Cardiology at Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University after hearing about its reputation. The attending physician demonstrated strong clinical expertise and successfully performed a coronary stent implantation procedure. The staff was also very patient and attentive, and answered all of our questions. This greatly eased our family’s anxiety. At present, his postoperative recovery has been very good. The chest tightness has completely resolved, and recent follow-up tests show that all cardiovascular indicators have returned to normal. We sincerely thank the specialists at Zhongshan Hospital for the care and treatment they provided.

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Undisclosed patient

star star star star star 2026-08-15

My father was diagnosed with coronary heart disease many years ago and recently began experiencing frequent chest tightness. We sought care in the Department of Cardiology at Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University. The attending physician was not only highly skilled and successfully performed a coronary stent implantation procedure for my father, but also extremely patient and thorough. Before the procedure, he explained the treatment plan in detail, which eased our concerns. The postoperative recovery has been very smooth, the chest tightness has completely resolved, and follow-up examinations show that all cardiovascular indicators have returned to normal. We are deeply grateful to the doctor for saving my father's life!

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Undisclosed patient

star star star star star 2026-08-10

My father has severe coronary artery disease and often has episodes of angina. When he was seen in the Cardiology Department at Zhongshan Hospital, the doctor made a very accurate diagnosis and quickly arranged for a coronary stent implantation procedure. During the treatment process, the doctor was very kind and attentive, and took great care of my father, patiently reminding us of the postoperative precautions. Now, more than six months after the procedure, my father has not had any angina episodes again. He no longer feels short of breath when walking or climbing stairs in daily life, and his cardiac function indicators have fully returned to normal. We are truly grateful!

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