Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
About the hospital
Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine is a Class A tertiary comprehensive hospital that integrates medical care, teaching, research, prevention, and rehabilitation. It traces its origins to the St. Francis Hospital system founded in 1866 and is now an affiliated hospital of Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. Centered on its role as a medical center for western Shanghai, the hospital has developed a comprehensive clinical system with strengths in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery, ophthalmology, cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, urology, oncology-related diagnosis and treatment, and emergency and critical care. The hospital has strong capabilities in minimally invasive surgery, day surgery, refined eye and ear, nose, and throat care, management of geriatric comorbidities, and regional emergency response coordination, and it also carries out clinical teaching and research translation through its university-affiliated platform. For patients in China, its advantages include location in Shanghai, a major international medical city, access to high-level specialty care at a cost significantly lower than that of private hospitals in Europe and the United States, and typically shorter scheduling times for initial consultations as well as more convenient end-to-end communication support in Chinese.
Why choose this hospital
A century of medical heritage
The hospital’s history dates back to 1866, reflecting a long-standing clinical and teaching foundation.
Strong comprehensive specialty care
Covers key areas including otolaryngology and head and neck surgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, cardiology, and general surgery, making it suitable for patients with complex comorbidities who need integrated care.
Minimally invasive and day surgery
Well established in minimally invasive surgery and day surgery models, helping shorten hospital stays and improve throughput.
Advantages of care in an international city
With Shanghai’s international transportation and support resources, it is convenient for patients from other regions and abroad to arrange care, postoperative follow-up, and rehabilitation coordination.
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Language assistance
Services are primarily provided in Chinese, and English communication support may be available in some situations, which is suitable for expatriates in China and patients with international communication needs.
Test and medical record coordination
Supports organization of imaging, laboratory, and inpatient records for multidisciplinary consultation or referrals between institutions.
Cost advantage
Compared with high-end private healthcare in Europe and the United States, large public affiliated hospitals in Shanghai usually offer clear cost savings for complex specialty treatment and inpatient care.
Patient reviews
Undisclosed patient
I developed sudden severe kidney stones that caused renal colic, so I went to the emergency department of Tongren Hospital’s Urology Department overnight. The doctor was experienced and made a rapid, accurate diagnosis, then immediately arranged extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for me. Throughout the treatment, the doctor demonstrated excellent clinical skill, worked gently, and patiently asked about how I was feeling, which greatly relieved my pain. At my follow-up ultrasound, the stone had been completely passed, and all urinalysis results had returned to normal. I am very grateful for the doctor’s timely treatment.
Undisclosed patient
I have had chronic gastritis for many years, with frequent stomach pain and acid reflux that have seriously affected my daily life. At the beginning of this year, I was seen in the Department of Gastroenterology at Tongren Hospital. The doctor was not only highly skilled, but also accurately assessed the extent of my gastric mucosal damage. The doctor was also very patient and attentive, and answered all of my questions in detail. After several months of standardized medication and dietary adjustments, my stomach pain has now completely subsided. A follow-up gastroscopy showed that the mucosa had returned to normal. I am very grateful for the doctor’s careful treatment!
Undisclosed patient
I have had chronic gastritis for many years and often suffered from acid reflux and stomach pain, which was very distressing. During this visit to Tongren Hospital, the doctor made an accurate diagnosis. They not only asked in detail about my daily dietary habits, but also patiently and thoroughly explained the precautions for taking my medication. After this period of standardized treatment, my stomach pain has significantly improved, and the acid reflux has basically disappeared. Overall, I have recovered very well. I am very grateful for the doctor's excellent medical skills and high professional ethics!
Undisclosed patient
After suffering from chronic gastritis for many years, I often had stomach pain and acid reflux, which seriously affected my daily life. I visited the Department of Gastroenterology at Tongren Hospital, where the doctor was not only highly skilled and accurately identified the cause of my condition, but was also very patient and attentive, answering all of my questions in detail. After recent systematic treatment and care, my stomach pain has now been significantly relieved, all follow-up test results have returned to normal, and my appetite has improved greatly. I am very grateful for the doctor’s careful diagnosis and treatment!
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