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Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
上海交通大学医学院附属仁济医院
Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine is a Top-20 national hospital in Shanghai, ranked nationally in 8 specialties including #1 in Gastroenterology.
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About
Founded in 1844, Renji Hospital is Shanghai's oldest Western-medicine hospital and has matured into one of the country's most forward-looking and versatile medical centers. With close to 180 years of continuous operation, the institution blends a profound clinical heritage with an eager embrace of robotic surgery and minimally invasive methodology.
History & scale
Scale and Heritage: Renji runs four campuses distributed across Shanghai — East, West, South, and North — collectively providing more than 2,500 beds and recording over 5 million outpatient encounters annually. The Pudong campus is home to the hospital's flagship international outpatient facility.
Star specialties
Leading Disciplines: Renji secures the #1 national ranking in Gastroenterology — its Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology ranks among the largest worldwide, with deep specialization in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for early-stage gastrointestinal malignancies. It places #3 in both Rheumatology and Anesthesiology, #6 in Urology, and #8 in Nuclear Medicine. The Urology Department functions as a global high-volume hub for robotic-assisted prostatectomy, routinely featuring among the foremost da Vinci surgery programs on the planet.
Achievements & recognition
Distinctions and Landmarks: Renji set up China's first gastrointestinal endoscopy center and has since trained thousands of endoscopists throughout Asia. Its surgeons performed the country's maiden robot-assisted partial nephrectomy. The liver transplant service is among the busiest in China, delivering outcomes comparable to elite Western centers. Renji holds full JCI accreditation.
International services
Services for International Patients: The Renji International Medical Service (IMS) extends language support in English, French, and Japanese, direct billing relationships with more than 40 international insurers, and Medilink global assistance integration. VIP suites in Pudong feature hotel-style amenities with harbor vistas, and the international pharmacy maintains a stock of imported medications.
Why choose this hospital
Why Select Renji Hospital: For individuals facing complex gastrointestinal disorders — particularly IBD, early GI cancers amenable to ESD, or liver disease requiring transplantation — Renji stands as the leading center in Asia. Its Shanghai setting, multilingual clinical staff, and refined international patient infrastructure combine to make the care journey remarkably frictionless for overseas visitors.
Nationally ranked specialties — Fudan ranking, 8 in total
Location & getting there
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine located?
- Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine is located in Shanghai, China.
- Is Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine a top-ranked hospital?
- Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine ranks among China's leading hospitals on the authoritative Fudan University ranking — placed in the national Top 20 for overall strength, and ranked in the national top 10 for 8 specialties.
- What is Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine best known for?
- Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine is nationally recognized for Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Anesthesiology and other specialties.
- Can international patients visit Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine?
- Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (Intl: +86-21-68383408).
