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Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital
上海市第六人民医院
Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital is a Top-40 national hospital in Shanghai, ranked nationally in 5 specialties.
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About
Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, dating from 1904, vaulted to global prominence in 1963 when its surgeons successfully performed the world's first limb replantation — reattaching a worker's severed hand. That trailblazing spirit in orthopedic microsurgery has defined the institution ever since, cementing its reputation as a world-renowned center for orthopedics, sports medicine, and endocrine disorders.
History & scale
Scale and Heritage: With roughly 2,000 beds and more than 4 million outpatient visits each year, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital operates from its main Xuhui District campus and serves as a comprehensive tertiary hospital for Shanghai's southwestern catchment zone. It functions as the flagship teaching hospital of Shanghai Jiao Tong University's clinical medicine program in orthopedics.
Star specialties
Leading Disciplines: The hospital occupies the #2 national position in Orthopedics — a heritage tracing directly back to the 1963 replantation and decades of subsequent innovation. Its orthopedic surgeons rank among world leaders in microsurgical reconstruction, limb salvage following severe trauma, total joint arthroplasty, and spinal deformity correction. The hospital places #5 in Sports Medicine, caring for both elite athletes and recreational sports enthusiasts for ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, and cartilage restoration procedures. Additional top-10 placements include #6 in Endocrinology, #7 in Otolaryngology (ENT), and #10 in Ultrasound Medicine.
Achievements & recognition
Beyond the groundbreaking first limb replantation, Shanghai Sixth has notched numerous surgical milestones: China's first microsurgical free fibula transfer for mandible reconstruction, the first arthroscopic Bankart repair for shoulder instability, and the first implantation of a 3D-printed personalized joint prosthesis. The endocrinology department serves as a national center for diabetic foot management, blending podiatric surgery, wound care, and metabolic optimization.
International services
Services for International Patients: The International Medical Department, occupying the 9th floor of the Xuhui outpatient building, provides English-speaking care coordination, VIP suites, expedited MRI and CT imaging, and partnerships with major international insurers through Medilink. Saturday outpatient services are available — a notable convenience for international travelers. The hospital also extends teleconsultation services for postoperative follow-up from abroad.
Why choose this hospital
Why Select Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital: For complex orthopedic conditions — severe fractures, failed joint replacements, limb-threatening injuries, or spinal deformities — this hospital's microsurgical tradition and extraordinary clinical volume place it among the world's elite orthopedic centers. The endocrine program is also an outstanding choice for diabetic foot complications.
Nationally ranked specialties — Fudan ranking, 5 in total
Location & getting there
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital located?
- Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital is located in Shanghai, China.
- Is Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital a top-ranked hospital?
- Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital ranks among China's leading hospitals on the authoritative Fudan University ranking — placed in the national Top 40 for overall strength, and ranked in the national top 10 for 5 specialties.
- What is Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital best known for?
- Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital is nationally recognized for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Endocrinology and other specialties.
- Can international patients visit Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital?
- Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (Intl: +86-21-24056318).
