The Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University

The Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University

star 4.80 · 60 Reviews location_on Shanghai
verifiedNational Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases verifiedClass A tertiary hospital Est. 1993
Ranking Ranked 69th nationwide in the Fudan China Hospital Rankings; recognized for influence in oncology and surgery specialties
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1993
Established
1,500+
Beds
600K+
Annual outpatients
15K+
Annual surgeries
中文, 英语
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About the hospital

The Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital) is a designated institution of the National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases. It has long been among the leading hospitals in China for hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery and the diagnosis and treatment of liver tumors. The hospital consists of the Yangpu and Jiading campuses and provides an end-to-end care pathway centered on liver cancer, biliary tract tumors, pancreatic tumors, liver transplantation, complex hepatobiliary stones, and minimally invasive and robotic hepatobiliary surgery. Its core technical strengths include highly complex liver resection, comprehensive treatment of portal vein tumor thrombus, individualized strategies for recurrent liver cancer, precise resection of hilar cholangiocarcinoma, complex pancreaticoduodenal surgery, multidisciplinary integrated treatment, and perioperative critical care management. Supported by military medical resources and national key discipline platforms, the hospital has notable strengths in basic research, clinical translation, guideline development, and advanced surgical capability in hepatobiliary oncology. It also provides tailored medical services through its international medical department/special care system for high-net-worth and cross-border patients.

Why choose this hospital

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National-level hepatobiliary platform

A designated institution of the National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, with leading capabilities in the diagnosis, treatment, and clinical translation of hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases in China.

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Strength in complex hepatobiliary surgery

Has extensive case experience and mature surgical techniques in large liver cancer, hilar cholangiocarcinoma, pancreatic tumors, recurrent liver cancer, and complex liver resection.

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Precision and minimally invasive techniques

Continues to advance laparoscopy, robotics, interventional procedures, ablation, and multidisciplinary treatment to support precise resection and enhanced recovery.

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International medical services

Provides an international medical service system that can support appointments, consultations, and inpatient arrangements for overseas and cross-border patients.

Top specialties

7 departments

Medical Oncology

A key specialty in China for the diagnosis and treatment of hepatobiliary tumors

With a focus on comprehensive medical treatment for hepatobiliary and pancreatic tumors, it is experienced in chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and multidisciplinary management, with emphasis on individualized treatment planning and ongoing follow-up.

Hepatobiliary Surgery

A well-known specialty in China’s hepatobiliary surgery field, supported by the national key discipline platform of Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital

Specializing in complex liver tumors, hilar cholangiocarcinoma, liver transplantation, and precision liver resection, with equal emphasis on minimally invasive and open surgery.

Department of Ultrasound Medicine

Provides ultrasound examinations, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, interventional ultrasound, and intraoperative ultrasound for hepatobiliary, pancreatic, splenic, and abdominal diseases, with a focus on precise diagnosis and treatment response assessment for hepatobiliary surgical conditions.

Department of Pathology

A key supporting department at a hospital in China with specialized expertise in hepatobiliary surgery

Building on strengths in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatobiliary diseases, the department provides routine pathology, intraoperative frozen-section pathology, immunohistochemistry, and molecular pathology testing to support precise diagnosis of hepatobiliary and pancreatic tumors and surgical decision-making.

Department of Diagnostic Imaging

Leveraging the diagnostic strengths of the Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital in hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases, the department undertakes advanced imaging diagnosis and interventional collaboration tasks.

The department focuses on imaging diagnosis of hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and splenic diseases, with expertise in CT, MRI, and imaging assessment of complex tumors, supporting precise diagnosis and treatment in hepatobiliary surgery.

Pancreatic Surgery

A well-known specialty in China's hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery field, supported by the platform of Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, with strong diagnostic and treatment capabilities for complex pancreatic diseases

Specializes in surgical treatment of pancreatic tumors, pancreatitis, and complex diseases around the pancreas, with expertise in high-difficulty pancreaticoduodenectomy, distal pancreatectomy, and comprehensive minimally invasive treatment.

Leading experts

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Wang Kui

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor

Precision surgical treatment for liver tumors

25 years experience

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Zhang Xiaodong

Chief Physician, Professor

Specializes in interventional diagnosis and treatment of malignant hepatobiliary and pancreatic tumors

25 years experience

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Wu Mengchao

Chief Physician, Professor, Academician

Surgical treatment of liver cancer and hepatectomy

35 years experience

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Dong Jiahong

Chief Physician, Professor, Academician

Precision liver resection and liver transplantation

30 years experience

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Li Aimin

Chief Physician, Professor

Systemic treatment of liver cancer

25 years experience

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Zhang Jun

Chief Physician, Associate Professor

Imaging diagnosis of hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases and multidisciplinary interventional collaboration

28 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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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

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International medical department

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International patient services

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Relatively faster access to specialty care

Compared with some large academic medical centers in Europe and the United States, where initial consultations and surgery scheduling for complex hepatobiliary cases may take weeks to months, patients in China can often obtain faster outpatient, diagnostic, and inpatient coordination at this hospital.

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More favorable treatment costs

Compared with the total cost of similar high-complexity hepatobiliary cancer surgery and hospitalization in the United States, the overall cost at this hospital is usually substantially lower and may reduce cross-border medical expenses for Chinese patients.

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Chinese-language communication

A primarily Chinese-language clinical environment can significantly reduce communication errors during cross-border care, especially for complex condition explanations and perioperative decisions.

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Preoperative record integration

A multidisciplinary evaluation can be based on prior imaging, pathology, and laboratory results, helping out-of-town and overseas patients reduce duplicate testing and decision-making time.

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Patient reviews

4.80 star · 60 Reviews
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star star star star star 2026-08-18

My father was diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma and came to the Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University after hearing about it. The attending physician was highly skilled and quickly developed a surgical plan. The staff were also very courteous and patient in answering our questions, which helped ease our anxiety. The surgery went very smoothly, and the tumor was completely removed. He is now recovering well after the operation. Follow-up tests show that all liver function indicators have returned to normal, and alpha-fetoprotein has also decreased to the normal range. We sincerely thank the doctor for saving his life!

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star star star star star 2026-08-15

My father was diagnosed with primary liver cancer last month, and our family was extremely anxious. We came to the Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University for treatment after hearing about it. The attending physician was not only highly skilled, but also performed the surgical resection very thoroughly. In addition, the doctor was extremely patient, answered all of our questions in detail, and greatly eased our anxiety. He is recovering well after surgery, and follow-up tests show that all liver function indicators have returned to normal. We are very grateful to the doctor for saving his life!

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My father was diagnosed with primary liver cancer last month, and our family was very anxious, so we came to the Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University after hearing about it. The attending physician was not only highly skilled, but also developed a detailed minimally invasive resection plan for us and was extremely patient, which helped ease our anxiety. At present, his postoperative recovery is going very smoothly. Follow-up tests show that liver function has basically returned to normal, and tumor markers have also decreased. We are sincerely grateful to the doctor for saving his life!

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I had been troubled by gallstones with cholecystitis for many years, and the attacks became more frequent recently, so I decided to come here for surgery. The doctor made an accurate diagnosis and recommended a minimally invasive gallstone removal procedure that preserves the gallbladder. Throughout the entire care process, the doctor demonstrated a very high level of professional competence, with a gentle and attentive manner, and checked on me warmly every day during rounds. The minimally invasive procedure caused little trauma and I recovered quickly. It has now been a month since the surgery, and I have not had any more cramping pain in the right upper abdomen. My diet has also returned completely to normal, and my quality of life has improved significantly.

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