Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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International patient services
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.
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.
Pre-review of medical records
Imaging, pathology, and prior treatment records can be organized before the visit to improve consultation efficiency for complex cases.
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.
Patient reviews
Undisclosed patient
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!
Undisclosed patient
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.
Undisclosed patient
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!
Undisclosed patient
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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