Main Campus
Xuhui District · Shanghai
No. 180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200032
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver上海市徐汇区枫林路180号
International Patient Guide
Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
复旦大学附属中山医院
Established1937
CityShanghai
Hospital overview
About Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
Zhongshan Hospital was founded in 1937 as one of the earliest large hospitals established by Chinese clinicians and is a leading tertiary Grade-A teaching hospital affiliated to Fudan University. It is strong across cardiovascular medicine and surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, general surgery and diagnostic imaging, is a national referral center for liver cancer and complex vascular disease, and has long been a national pioneer in general practice and hospital management. In the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings, Zhongshan Hospital is listed among the top ten in 15 specialties, including No. 1 in general practice, No. 2 in cardiovascular medicine and No. 2 in general surgery, among others.
Locations
Zhongshan Hospital Campuses
Confirm the campus shown on your appointment before travelling. The international medical services are based at the East Campus.
East Campus
Xuhui District · Shanghai
No. 1609 Xietu Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai
International medical services are based at this campus.
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver上海市徐汇区斜土路1609号
Qingpu New Town Campus
Qingpu District · Shanghai
No. 888 Panlongpu Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver上海市青浦区盘龙浦路888号
Addresses are shown in Chinese to help with taxi directions. Please verify your destination against the hospital appointment confirmation.
2023 edition
Specialty
Specialties in which Zhongshan Hospital appeared in the national top ten of the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings.
Top Department
Plastic SurgeryNo. 7
整形外科
Top Department
Thoracic SurgeryNo. 6
胸外科
Top Department
Cardiovascular MedicineNo. 2
心血管病
Top Department
Cardiac SurgeryNo. 3
心外科
Top Department
GastroenterologyNo. 9
消化科
Top Department
NephrologyNo. 8
肾脏病
Top Department
General SurgeryNo. 2
普通外科
Top Department
EndocrinologyNo. 10
内分泌科
Top Department
AnesthesiologyNo. 6
麻醉科
Top Department
Laboratory MedicineNo. 4
检验医学
Top Department
Respiratory MedicineNo. 6
呼吸科
Top Department
Nuclear MedicineNo. 3
核医学
Top Department
RadiologyNo. 10
放射科
Top Department
Ultrasound MedicineNo. 4
超声医学
Top Department
General PracticeNo. 1
全科医学
Source: 2023 Fudan Hospital Rankings on Wellward China. The rankings are an independent academic reference, not an official government ranking.
A practical guide
When Zhongshan Hospital May Be Worth Considering
- You are planning to travel to Shanghai and your case is cardiovascular or liver-related: Zhongshan is a top-5 national hospital whose Cardiovascular Medicine ranks No. 2 and which hosts Fudan's Liver Cancer Institute (nationally No. 1 in liver surgery).
- You need liver-tumor or hepatobiliary surgery at one of China's foremost liver-cancer centers.
- You want general surgery or primary-care coordination (both strong) within a comprehensive Shanghai flagship.
- You can pair treatment with a stay in China's most international city (240-hour visa-free transit for many visitors).
These points can help guide your research; they do not determine whether a hospital or treatment is right for you. Clinical decisions are made by the hospital’s licensed doctors.
Practical guidance
Notes from Our Service Experience
The following reflects what we have learned while supporting international patients. Appointment arrangements, services and fees can vary; please confirm current details with the hospital.
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Plan ahead for appointments
Based on our experience, appointments through the International Medical Department may become available about seven days in advance. If you plan to go independently, you may be able to book a few days ahead through the hospital’s official app or in person. The app does not offer an English interface, and registration counters may not have bilingual staff.
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Consider whether the International Medical Department suits you
In our experience, foreign patients are generally not required to use an International Medical Department, though hospital policies may vary. Fees there are often substantially higher than at standard outpatient clinics. In return, it may offer dedicated consultation rooms, shorter waits, longer appointments and, in some cases, the ability to use international health insurance. For patients travelling alone, the additional support may make the visit easier.
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A more cost-conscious route with coordination
For self-funded patients seeking a more economical option, we can help arrange care through the same channels used by local patients. Based on our experience, even after adding our coordination fee, the overall cost can be considerably lower than using the International Medical Department, while including advance appointment coordination, bilingual escort support and English medical reports.
Before you travel
What to Prepare for Medical Care in China
A quick comparison of what you will need to arrange when travelling independently and what our coordination service can help with.
| What to prepare | Travelling independently | With our service |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | Bring your passport. | Bring your passport. |
| Previous medical records | Bring the original records and arrange a Chinese translation yourself. | Bring the originals. We prepare a bilingual version. |
| Medical imaging | Bring the original imaging files (DICOM), not screenshots. | Bring the original imaging files (DICOM), not screenshots. |
| Current medication records | Bring the original records and arrange a Chinese translation yourself. | Bring the originals. We prepare a bilingual version. |
| Insurance card and approval letter | Check with the hospital and insurer in advance whether your plan can be used. | We can contact the hospital with you to check insurance use, required documents and the process, and provide a document checklist. |
| Costs | Pay hospital charges directly to the hospital. | Pay hospital charges directly to the hospital, plus our service fee. We do not receive a share of your medical fees. Our service fee is paid in advance. |
| Other arrangements | Arrange any hospital-specific preparations, appointments and transport yourself. | We can arrange an escort for your appointments and help coordinate your schedule. |
Requirements vary by hospital and appointment. We will confirm the relevant preparation details for your case.