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The First Affiliated Hospital (Changhai Hospital), Naval Medical University
海军军医大学第一附属医院（上海长海医院）
The First Affiliated Hospital (Changhai Hospital), Naval Medical University is a Top-40 national hospital in Shanghai, ranked nationally in 4 specialties.
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About
Changhai Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, was established in 1949 in Shanghai and serves as the People's Liberation Army Navy's premier medical institution. While carrying a proud military lineage, it also functions as one of Shanghai's most respected civilian-facing comprehensive hospitals, earning particular distinction in gastroenterology, burn surgery, and urology.
History & scale
Scale and Heritage: Changhai manages over 2,000 beds and accommodates more than 3 million outpatient visits per year from its Yangpu District campus near the Huangpu River. The PLA Navy heritage instills rigorous discipline, while the Shanghai location attracts some of China's finest medical talent. The hospital has cared for patients from over 42 countries.
Star specialties
Leading Disciplines: Changhai occupies the #3 national slot in Gastroenterology — its Division of Gastroenterology pioneered pancreaticobiliary endoscopy in China, particularly ERCP for complex bile duct stones and malignant biliary obstruction, performing among the nation's highest ERCP volumes. It ranks #4 in Burn Surgery, reflecting the PLA's sustained investment in combat and disaster burn care, with expertise in extensive burn resuscitation, skin grafting, and scar reconstruction. The hospital also places #7 in Urology and #9 in Sports Medicine. The Urology Department operates as a high-volume center for minimally invasive stone surgery — including PCNL and ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy — and robotic prostatectomy.
Achievements & recognition
Distinctions and Landmarks: Changhai gastroenterologists performed China's first ERCP and have since trained thousands of endoscopists from across Asia. The hospital's burn unit, continuously operational since the Korean War, has contributed to military and civilian burn protocols now used throughout China. Changhai has been designated a National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases.
International services
Services for International Patients: The Foreign Guest Clinic (Special Medical Services Department) delivers comprehensive care with English-speaking personnel, VIP and family-style suites, in-room dining, and a one-stop service model encompassing medical care, nursing, and hospitality. Medilink insurance coordination and a bilingual appointment hotline (96999176) are available.
Why choose this hospital
Why Select Changhai Hospital: For complex gastrointestinal conditions demanding advanced endoscopic intervention — particularly pancreatic and biliary diseases — or for urological procedures such as intricate kidney stone removal, Changhai offers military-grade precision and world-class expertise. Its international patient service, refined over decades of hosting foreign naval delegations and dignitaries, ensures a polished and welcoming experience.
Nationally ranked specialties — Fudan ranking, 4 in total
Location & getting there
Frequently asked questions
- Where is The First Affiliated Hospital (Changhai Hospital), Naval Medical University located?
- The First Affiliated Hospital (Changhai Hospital), Naval Medical University is located in Shanghai, China.
- Is The First Affiliated Hospital (Changhai Hospital), Naval Medical University a top-ranked hospital?
- The First Affiliated Hospital (Changhai Hospital), Naval Medical 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 4 specialties.
- What is The First Affiliated Hospital (Changhai Hospital), Naval Medical University best known for?
- The First Affiliated Hospital (Changhai Hospital), Naval Medical University is nationally recognized for Gastroenterology, Burn Surgery, Urology and other specialties.
- Can international patients visit The First Affiliated Hospital (Changhai Hospital), Naval Medical University?
- Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (Intl: +86-21-55786628).
