The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University
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
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.
Strong specialty cluster
Departments such as digestive diseases, cardiothoracic surgery, urology, orthopedics, and neurosurgery have long maintained leading national competitiveness.
Strong capability for complex and critical cases
Has the ability to manage complex cancers, critical trauma, major surgical procedures, and multidisciplinary rescue and treatment.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
Patient reviews
Undisclosed patient
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!
Undisclosed patient
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!
Undisclosed patient
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!
Undisclosed patient
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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