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Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital
上海市肺科医院
Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital is a Top-60 national hospital in Shanghai, ranked nationally in 2 specialties.
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About
Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital is China's premier institution dedicated exclusively to diseases of the lung and chest. Founded in 1933 as the Shanghai Chengli Tuberculosis Hospital, it has transformed into a comprehensive cardiothoracic center that leads the nation in thoracic surgery and respiratory medicine, with the #2 national ranking in Thoracic Surgery.
History & scale
Scale and Heritage: The hospital operates over 1,000 beds from its campus in Shanghai's Yangpu District, handling more than 1 million outpatient visits annually. Its century-long focus on pulmonary disease — from the tuberculosis era through today's challenges of lung cancer, COPD, and emerging respiratory infections — has created an unmatched depth of thoracic expertise.
Star specialties
Leading Disciplines: Thoracic Surgery at Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital ranks #2 nationally. The surgical teams perform over 15,000 thoracic operations annually — among the world's highest volumes — with particular mastery in VATS and robotic lobectomy, segmentectomy for early lung cancer, sleeve resection, and tracheal surgery. The hospital also holds #3 in Respiratory Medicine nationally, with comprehensive programs in lung cancer (medical oncology, targeted therapy, immunotherapy), interstitial lung disease, COPD, pulmonary hypertension, and tuberculosis. The integration of thoracic surgery and respiratory medicine under one roof enables seamless multidisciplinary lung cancer care.
Achievements & recognition
Distinctions and Landmarks: Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital surgeons pioneered numerous VATS techniques now standard across China and have trained thoracic surgeons from throughout Asia. The hospital's lung cancer program — encompassing screening, diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, targeted therapy, and palliative care — is a national model for comprehensive oncological care delivery.
International services
Services for International Patients: International patient services are coordinated through the main hospital line, with English-capable staff available to assist with appointment scheduling, specialist consultations, and inpatient admissions. The hospital's international reputation in thoracic surgery attracts referrals from across Asia and beyond.
Why choose this hospital
Why Select Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital: For any condition of the lungs or chest — especially early-stage lung cancer requiring minimally invasive resection, complex tracheal or mediastinal disease, or multidrug-resistant tuberculosis — this hospital delivers a depth of focused expertise unmatched in China and rivaled by few centers globally.
Nationally ranked specialties — Fudan ranking, 2 in total
Location & getting there
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital located?
- Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital is located in Shanghai, China.
- Is Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital a top-ranked hospital?
- Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital ranks among China's leading hospitals on the authoritative Fudan University ranking — placed in the national Top 60 for overall strength, and ranked in the national top 10 for 2 specialties.
- What is Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital best known for?
- Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital is nationally recognized for Tuberculosis, Thoracic Surgery.
- Can international patients visit Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital?
- Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (Intl: +86-21-65115006).
