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Access leading Shanghai public hospitals and specialists

Explore Shanghai's leading public hospitals, nationally ranked departments and renowned specialists in one place, helping international patients identify a suitable hospital, department and care pathway more efficiently.

Public tertiary hospital

Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University

180 Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai

A national tertiary public hospital best known for cardiovascular medicine, liver surgery and general surgery.

Fudan hospital rating: A++++

Leading departments and specialists

Cardiology

No. 2 in China

Representative specialist

Ge Junbo · CAS Academician

Developed a Chinese bioresorbable cardiac scaffold and identified the internationally used myocardial-bridge half-moon sign.

Liver surgery

General Surgery No. 2

Representative specialist

Fan Jia & Zhou Jian · CAS Academicians

Known for liver-cancer early diagnosis, precision treatment, transplantation and complex hepatobiliary procedures.

General practice

No. 1 in China

Representative specialist

Zhu Shanzhu · Professor

A national leader in standardized general-practitioner training and medical-education standards.

Public tertiary hospital

Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai

A tertiary public hospital with nationally leading programs in endocrinology, haematology and severe-burn care.

Fudan hospital rating: A++++

Leading departments and specialists

Endocrinology

No. 1 in China · consecutive years

Representative specialist

Ning Guang · CAE Academician

Built a nationwide metabolic-disease management network and a major metabolic genomics database.

Haematology

No. 3 in China

Representative specialist

Wang Zhenyi & Chen Saijuan · CAE Academicians

Created the Shanghai approach to acute promyelocytic leukaemia and advanced domestic CAR-T research.

Burn care

No. 3 in China

Representative specialist

Huan Jingning · Professor

Specialises in extensive deep burns and complex wound reconstruction, with international recognition in critical burn care.

Public tertiary hospital

Huashan Hospital, Fudan University

12 Middle Urumqi Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai

A tertiary public hospital nationally renowned for neurosurgery, dermatology and infectious diseases.

Fudan hospital rating: A++++

Leading departments and specialists

Dermatology

No. 1 in China

Representative specialist

Xu Jinhua & Xiang Leihong · Professors

Known for precision care in psoriasis, vitiligo, skin tumours, acne and pigmentary disorders.

Infectious diseases

No. 1 in China

Representative specialist

Zhang Wenhong · Professor

Leads the National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases and major clinical treatment protocols.

Neurosurgery

No. 2 in China

Representative specialist

Zhou Liangfu & Mao Ying

A long-standing leader in brain tumours, glioma and cerebrovascular surgery, with globally significant case volume.

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Compiled from hospital public information and the 2024 Fudan specialty reputation ranking. Rankings indicate department strength and do not guarantee acceptance or specialist availability.

Chinese public-hospital costs

Indicative treatment costs at Shanghai public hospitals

Indicative self-pay totals generally include surgery, anaesthesia, major consumables, inpatient bed and routine medication.

Specialty	Treatment	Scope	Public-hospital total	Main cost variables
Orthopaedics	Total knee replacement	One side; implant included	¥80,000–120,000	Domestic implants may cost less; imported or custom implants may cost more
Orthopaedics	Total hip replacement	One side; implant included	¥80,000–120,000	Robotic or 3D-printed custom options may reach ¥150,000–200,000
Orthopaedics	Arthroscopic surgery	Meniscus or cruciate ligament	¥20,000–50,000	Often performed as day surgery or a short admission
Orthopaedics	Single-level spinal fusion	One spinal level	¥80,000–150,000	Cost varies with levels and fixation devices
Cardiovascular	Angiography plus coronary stent	One stent	¥30,000–50,000	Angiography alone is about ¥5,000–8,000
Cardiovascular	CABG	Typical total surgical cost	¥80,000–150,000	Complex multi-vessel cases may reach ¥200,000–300,000
Cardiovascular	TAVR	One procedure	¥250,000–350,000	Valve model and perioperative needs affect the total
Oncology	Proton or heavy-ion radiotherapy	One course	¥278,000	Shanghai unified-price reference
Oncology	CAR-T cell therapy	One treatment	¥999,000–1,290,000	Product, admission length and complication management vary
Ophthalmology	Cataract surgery with lens	One eye	¥5,000–15,000	Multifocal lenses are about ¥15,000–30,000
Ophthalmology	SMILE or ICL vision correction	Both eyes	¥15,000–25,000 / ¥28,000–38,000	Technique and lens model determine cost
Dental	Dental implant	One tooth	¥6,000–15,000	Implant brand, crown and bone grafting affect cost
Fertility	IVF	One cycle	¥30,000–50,000	Medication, ICSI and PGT may be additional
Neurosurgery	Intracranial tumour surgery	One admission	¥60,000–150,000	Location, complexity and consumables affect cost

* Figures are 2025–2026 budgeting references, not hospital quotations. Actual costs vary by condition, provider, physician, consumables, admission length and treatment plan; coordination, travel and personal expenses are excluded.

Like-for-like cost comparison

China public-hospital vs US private-hospital self-pay costs

China figures use tertiary public-hospital self-pay totals. US figures use common private-hospital self-pay or pre-insurance quotations, with CNY conversions shown alongside.

Cost difference

Published reference prices for selected services can be lower than common Western ranges

Process efficiency

With complete records, tests, consultations and next steps may be scheduled more compactly

Overall value

Compare medical charges together with waiting time, travel and recovery logistics

Treatment	China public hospital (CNY)	US private hospital (USD)	US cost converted to CNY	Maximum difference
Total knee replacement	¥80,000–120,000	$30,000–70,000	Approx. ¥210,000–500,000	Approx. 4–6×
Total hip replacement	¥80,000–120,000	$30,000–75,000	Approx. ¥210,000–530,000	Approx. 4–6×
Single-level spinal fusion	¥80,000–150,000	$50,000–150,000	Approx. ¥360,000–1,070,000	Approx. 4–8×
Angiography plus one stent	¥30,000–50,000	$25,000–50,000	Approx. ¥180,000–360,000	Approx. 4–6×
CABG	¥80,000–150,000	$100,000–200,000	Approx. ¥710,000–1,420,000	Approx. 6–10×
Liver transplant	¥300,000–500,000	$800,000–1,500,000	Approx. ¥5,700,000–10,700,000	Approx. 15–25×
Proton or heavy-ion radiotherapy	¥278,000	$125,000–200,000	Approx. ¥890,000–1,420,000	Approx. 3–5×
CAR-T cell therapy	¥999,000–1,290,000	$390,000–550,000	Approx. ¥2,780,000–3,900,000	Approx. 2–3×
Dental implant	¥6,000–15,000	$3,000–6,000	Approx. ¥21,000–43,000	Approx. 3–4×
IVF cycle	¥30,000–50,000	$12,000–25,000	Approx. ¥85,000–180,000	Approx. 3–4×
Intracranial tumour surgery	¥60,000–150,000	$60,000–150,000	Approx. ¥430,000–1,070,000	Approx. 5–8×

* US figures are 2025–2026 private-hospital self-pay or pre-insurance reference ranges. CNY conversions follow the source workbook's approximate rate of USD 1 = CNY 7.1 for budgeting comparison only. Final costs vary by provider, location, condition, consumables, admission length and insurance contract.

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