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Children’s Hospital of Fudan University
复旦大学附属儿科医院
Children’s Hospital of Fudan University is a Top-40 national hospital in Shanghai, ranked nationally in 3 specialties including #1 in Pediatric Medicine.
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About
Children's Hospital of Fudan University, established in 1952 in Shanghai, serves as the pediatric medical hub for eastern China and occupies the #1 national ranking in Pediatric Medicine. Together with its counterpart in Beijing, these two institutions represent the absolute summit of children's healthcare in China.
History & scale
Scale and Heritage: The hospital operates over 800 beds from its modern Minhang District campus, serving more than 2.5 million pediatric outpatient visits each year. It functions as the primary pediatric teaching hospital of Fudan University Shanghai Medical College and the National Children's Medical Center (Shanghai), designated to lead pediatric standards development for all of eastern China.
Star specialties
Leading Disciplines: The hospital claims #1 in Pediatric Medicine, #2 in Pediatric Surgery, and #7 in Rare Diseases. The Pediatric Medicine Department spans the complete spectrum: neonatology (with one of China's busiest Level IV NICUs), pediatric cardiology (interventional and electrophysiology), pediatric gastroenterology (including liver transplantation for biliary atresia), pediatric neurology (epilepsy surgery program), and pediatric hematology-oncology. The Pediatric Surgery team excels in neonatal emergency surgery, minimally invasive thoracic and abdominal procedures in infants, and complex congenital anomaly repair. The Rare Diseases Center is a nationally designated unit for pediatric genetic and metabolic disorders.
Achievements & recognition
Distinctions and Landmarks: The hospital was the first in China to establish a pediatric emergency transport network featuring dedicated mobile ICUs, dramatically reducing mortality for critically ill children across the Yangtze River Delta. Its neonatologists have achieved survival of infants born at 24 weeks gestation. The hospital leads national pediatric drug clinical trials, addressing the critical evidence gap in pediatric pharmacotherapy.
International services
Services for International Patients: The International Department (Special Needs Medical Center), situated on the 1st floor of Building 2, supplies English-speaking pediatricians, a 24-hour bilingual appointment hotline (400-820-3137), international insurance direct billing, and email-based coordination for overseas families. Child life specialists and play therapists help ease anxiety for young international patients.
Why choose this hospital
Why Select Children's Hospital of Fudan University: Families seeking China's finest pediatric medical care — whether for a complex neonatal condition, childhood cancer, rare genetic disease, or specialized surgery — will find this is one of the two institutions at the very apex. Shanghai's cosmopolitan environment, direct flights from most global hubs, and the hospital's extensive experience with expatriate families make it an especially accessible choice for foreign patients.
Nationally ranked specialties — Fudan ranking, 3 in total
Location & getting there
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Children’s Hospital of Fudan University located?
- Children’s Hospital of Fudan University is located in Shanghai, China.
- Is Children’s Hospital of Fudan University a top-ranked hospital?
- Children’s Hospital of Fudan University 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 3 specialties.
- What is Children’s Hospital of Fudan University best known for?
- Children’s Hospital of Fudan University is nationally recognized for Pediatric Medicine, Pediatric Surgery, Rare Diseases.
- Can international patients visit Children’s Hospital of Fudan University?
- Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (Intl: +86-21-64931507).
