Shanghai East Hospital

Shanghai East Hospital

star 4.40 · 30 Reviews location_on Shanghai
verifiedClass A tertiary hospital verifiedNational Chest Pain Center-related accreditation Est. 1920
Ranking Large Class A tertiary general hospital in Shanghai with national chest pain center and stroke center development capabilities
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1920
Established
2,000+
Beds
3.4M+
Annual outpatients
90K+
Annual surgeries
Chinese, English
Language support

About the hospital

Shanghai East Hospital (East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine) was founded in 1920. It is a large Class A tertiary general university-affiliated hospital that integrates medical care, teaching, research, prevention, emergency care, and rehabilitation. The hospital has developed a coordinated model with two campuses, north and south. It has strong comprehensive capabilities in cardiovascular disease, emergency and critical care, chest pain center services, stroke center services, trauma care, integrated cancer treatment, interventional diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular and aortic surgery, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, and geriatric medicine. Supported by the medical disciplines platform of Tongji University, the hospital has strong technical capabilities in clinical translation, multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment of complex and severe cases, and the development of a high-level emergency care system. It also holds an important regional medical center position within the public hospital system of Pudong New Area. The hospital has an International Medical Department that provides appointment scheduling, inpatient services, health examinations, specialty disease care, and multilingual coordination for Chinese and international patients, making it suitable for patients seeking high-quality comprehensive care and convenient access to medical services in Shanghai.

Why choose this hospital

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A century-old Class A tertiary general hospital

Founded in 1920, affiliated with Tongji University, integrating medical care, teaching, research, prevention, and rehabilitation.

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Strong capabilities in cardiovascular and emergency critical care

Has developed significant regional influence in the treatment of chest pain, stroke, trauma, and cardiovascular and aortic diseases.

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Strong research translation capability

Through its university-affiliated hospital platform, the hospital undertakes research projects and provides multidisciplinary collaborative care.

Top specialties

12 departments

Department of Emergency Medicine

Department designated for the development of a key clinical specialty in Shanghai

Responsible for prehospital emergency care, in-hospital resuscitation, and comprehensive treatment of critically ill and emergency cases, covering rapid management of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, shock, trauma, poisoning, and other conditions, with emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration and continuity of transfer for critically ill patients.

Pulmonology

Key clinical department of Shanghai East Hospital

Specializes in chronic airway diseases, pulmonary infections, pulmonary nodules, and the treatment of critically ill patients. It provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment capabilities, including bronchoscopy, respiratory interventional procedures, pulmonary function assessment, and respiratory support.

Department of Gastroenterology

Platform support related to Shanghai key discipline development

The department focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of common and complex diseases of the digestive system, and provides care related to gastrointestinal endoscopy, pancreatic and biliary diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, and digestive tract tumors.

Department of Urology

Key clinical department of Shanghai East Hospital

The department focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract tumors, urinary stones, prostate diseases, and female and pediatric urological conditions. It routinely performs minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures, with emphasis on individualized treatment and perioperative management.

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Key clinical department of Shanghai East Hospital

The department provides diagnosis and treatment for gynecological conditions, perinatal obstetric care, minimally invasive laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery, pelvic floor disorders, and comprehensive treatment of gynecologic tumors, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration and minimally invasive, individualized care.

Oncology

Key specialty of Shanghai Municipality; a department重点建设科室 under hospital key development

The department focuses on the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors, offering chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and individualized treatment plan management. It emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration and long-term follow-up, with attention to tumor remission, symptom control, and improvement in quality of life.

Leading experts

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Liu Zhongmin

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor

Cardiovascular surgery, combined heart-lung surgery

30 years experience

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Wang Zhang

Chief Physician, Professor

Sepsis, shock, resuscitation and emergency care

25 years experience

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Li Chunsheng

Chief Physician, Professor

Acute poisoning, comprehensive treatment of critical and emergency cases

25 years experience

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Wang Geng

Chief Physician

Chest pain, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, critical care resuscitation

20 years experience

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Zhu Huadong

Chief Physician, Professor

Emergency resuscitation, sepsis, critical care management

16 years experience

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Lu Weixuan

Chief Physician, Professor, Master's Supervisor

Diagnosis and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and lung infections

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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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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International outpatient appointment scheduling

Supports coordination for international medical and special outpatient appointments, helping reduce preparation time for out-of-town and cross-border patients.

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Multilingual assistance

English and other language coordination services are available to help cross-border patients complete the care process.

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Pre-visit document review

Supports pre-review of imaging, pathology, and prior medical records to help plan examinations and treatment upon arrival.

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Patient reviews

4.40 star · 30 Reviews
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Undisclosed patient

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My father has severe coronary artery disease and recently developed frequent episodes of chest tightness and shortness of breath. He came to the Department of Cardiology at Shanghai East Hospital for treatment. The attending physician was not only highly skilled and successfully performed a coronary stent placement procedure for my father, but was also extremely patient and thorough in his care, answering all of our questions in detail before and after the procedure. My father has recovered very well, his chest tightness has completely gone away, and all of the cardiovascular indicators on his follow-up examinations have returned to normal. We are very grateful to the doctor for the treatment!

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Undisclosed patient

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My father has severe coronary artery disease and often experiences chest tightness and shortness of breath. He was treated in the Department of Cardiology at Shanghai East Hospital. The attending physician not only demonstrated excellent clinical skill, accurately assessed the extent of the arterial blockage, and successfully performed a stent placement procedure, but also provided exceptionally patient and attentive care, repeatedly reassuring our family before and after the procedure. My father has now recovered very well, his chest tightness has completely disappeared, and all of his cardiovascular indicators have returned to normal. We are deeply grateful to the doctor for saving his life!

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Undisclosed patient

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My father has severe coronary artery disease and recently developed frequent chest tightness and shortness of breath. We came to Shanghai East Hospital for treatment. The attending physician was highly skilled and successfully performed a coronary stent implantation procedure. The doctor also had an excellent bedside manner, patiently and thoroughly answering our questions and easing the family’s anxiety. He is recovering well after the procedure, and the chest tightness has completely resolved. All cardiovascular indicators checked during follow-up have returned to normal. We are sincerely grateful to the doctor for the treatment.

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Undisclosed patient

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After suffering from gallstones with cholecystitis for more than six months, I finally decided to undergo a minimally invasive cholecystectomy in the General Surgery Department of Dongfang Hospital. The doctor’s clinical skills were truly excellent, the incision was very small, and during ward rounds the care was gentle and thorough, always helping ease my anxiety. It has now been two weeks since the surgery, the wound has healed very well, the cramping pain in my right upper abdomen has completely gone, and my diet has gradually returned to normal. I sincerely appreciate the medical team here.

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