Huashan Hospital, Fudan University
About the hospital
Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, was founded in 1907. It is a hospital directly administered by the National Health Commission, an affiliated hospital of Fudan University, and one of the designated output units for the development of a National Medical Center. It is well known nationwide for neurology, neurosurgery, infectious diseases, dermatology, hand surgery, rehabilitation medicine, and other specialties. The hospital has long ranked among the leading tier of high-level hospitals in China, with strong capabilities in the diagnosis and treatment of complex and critical conditions. It has a robust multidisciplinary collaboration system and has developed notable expertise in cerebrovascular disease, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, brain tumors, severe infections, complex immune-mediated skin diseases, and advanced microsurgical repair. The hospital also has strong capacity for high-throughput clinical research translation, ranks highly in the number of national-level research projects it undertakes, and shows a clear dual focus on clinical care and research. It also has an International Medical Department, which can provide more efficient appointment scheduling and continuity of care for premium and cross-border patients.
Why choose this hospital
National leader in neurology
Strong combined expertise in neurology and neurosurgery, covering high-complexity care for stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, brain tumors, and functional neurosurgery.
Strong infectious disease and dermatology departments
Infectious diseases and dermatology have long been among the leading specialties in China, making the hospital suitable for consultation on complex infections, immune-related skin diseases, and rare conditions.
Strong research translation capacity
Consistently ranks highly in authoritative assessments such as the China Hospital Science and Technology Evaluation, with strong performance in clinical research, translational medicine, and high-level publications.
Comprehensive international medical services
The International Medical Department provides appointment scheduling, patient accompaniment, bilingual communication, and continuity of care for foreign patients, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan patients, as well as premium patients.
Top specialties
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Typical flight duration to Shanghai
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International medical department
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International patient services
Relatively shorter care pathway
Compared with major academic medical centers in Europe and the United States, where initial specialty appointments often involve waits of several weeks to several months, patients at Huashan Hospital’s International Medical Department or VIP channels can usually complete outpatient visits, tests, and inpatient arrangements more quickly.
Cross-border cost savings
For complex diseases involving the nervous system, immune-mediated skin conditions, and infections, overall treatment costs are often significantly lower than in high-cost healthcare markets such as the United States and Singapore, while maintaining access to high-level specialist resources.
Bilingual coordination support
English-language support is available to help cross-border patients organize medical histories, schedule tests, communicate about fees, and complete post-discharge follow-up.
One-stop multidisciplinary referral
With a strong general hospital platform, the hospital can quickly coordinate multiple specialties including neurology, imaging, pathology, infectious diseases, intensive care, and rehabilitation, reducing the time lost to fragmented care abroad.
Patient reviews
Undisclosed patient
After being diagnosed with a pituitary tumor, I had been very anxious and came to Huashan Hospital’s Department of Neurosurgery after hearing about it from others. Dr. Zhao was not only highly skilled, but also developed a detailed minimally invasive surgical plan for me and was very patient in answering all of my questions. After the surgery earlier this year, I recovered very well. On my recent follow-up visit, all hormone levels had returned completely to normal, and the symptoms caused by pressure on my vision had also completely disappeared. I am truly very grateful to the medical team at Huashan Hospital!
Undisclosed patient
My father has had Parkinson’s disease for many years, and his symptoms recently worsened, so we came to the Department of Neurology at Huashan Hospital for care. The doctor was not only highly skilled, but also adjusted the medication plan with precision and was very patient and attentive, answering in detail all of my questions about daily care. After these past few months of the latest treatment, my father’s tremor and stiffness have improved significantly, his quality of life has greatly increased, and the follow-up test results have also become more stable. We are very grateful to the doctor for their compassionate and skillful care!
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I have severe atopic dermatitis, and repeated flare-ups over the years have been very distressing. I came to Huashan Hospital for treatment this year. The doctor was highly skilled, accurately assessed my condition, and was extremely patient and thorough. The doctor also answered my questions about my medication in detail. After recent systematic and standardized treatment, my rash has completely resolved, my itching has fully subsided, and my immune markers have returned to normal. I am very grateful for the doctor’s professional care, which has helped me regain a normal life.
Undisclosed patient
My mother was diagnosed with a pituitary tumor, and we came to Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, for treatment. The attending physician not only made an extremely accurate diagnosis, but also was very patient and thorough, explaining the minimally invasive surgical plan in detail. The surgery went smoothly, and the doctor’s clinical skills were excellent. Recovery after surgery was quick; her vision has now fully returned to normal, and all hormone levels on follow-up have also stabilized. We are very grateful to the excellent medical team at Huashan Hospital!
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