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Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
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Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine is a Top-20 national hospital in Shanghai, ranked nationally in 18 specialties including #1 in Endocrinology.
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About
Ruijin Hospital ranks among Shanghai's 'Big Three' academic teaching hospitals. It opened its doors in 1907 as St. Mary's Hospital and has since earned international renown on two fronts: its burn surgery service — forged through decades of mass-casualty thermal injury experience — and its globally prominent endocrinology research program.
History & scale
Scale and Heritage: Ruijin manages more than 2,200 beds across its main campus on Ruijin Er Road and its Jiading satellite facility, serving over 4.5 million outpatient visits each year. It functions as the principal teaching hospital for Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, a school consistently ranked among China's top three.
Star specialties
Leading Disciplines: Ruijin claims the #1 national ranking in Endocrinology — its Shanghai Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism has grown into a formidable center for diabetes, thyroid disorders, and metabolic bone disease research, having trained a substantial share of provincial endocrinology directors across China. The hospital ranks #3 in Hematology, #3 in Burn Surgery, #4 in Radiology, and #4 in Critical Care Medicine. The Burn Surgery Department carries legendary status: in the aftermath of the 1958 steel mill catastrophe that inflicted severe burns on dozens of workers, the unit developed resuscitation protocols for extensive third-degree burns that have gone on to save thousands of lives and are now taught internationally.
Achievements & recognition
Distinctions and Landmarks: Ruijin's hematology team carried out China's first allogeneic bone marrow transplant. Investigators at the hospital uncovered the world's first documented case of familial atrial fibrillation driven by a potassium channel gene mutation. The emergency and critical care infrastructure was rigorously tested and strengthened during the COVID-19 pandemic, with Ruijin clinicians at the helm of Shanghai's designated treatment teams.
International services
Services for International Patients: The Ruijin International Medical Center, situated in Building 10, provides dedicated booking lines, English-language outpatient consultations, VIP inpatient wards, full health screening packages, and direct billing arrangements with leading international insurers. An English-enabled WeChat mini-program allows patients to schedule appointments online.
Why choose this hospital
Why Select Ruijin Hospital: With its peerless endocrinology depth, substantial hematology capacity, and a storied tradition of burn care innovation, Ruijin represents an outstanding destination for patients dealing with complex metabolic disorders, blood diseases, or critical care requirements. Its international medical services stand among the most efficient and patient-comfortable anywhere in China.
Nationally ranked specialties — Fudan ranking, 18 in total
Location & getting there
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine located?
- Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine is located in Shanghai, China.
- Is Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine a top-ranked hospital?
- Ruijin 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 18 specialties.
- What is Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine best known for?
- Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine is nationally recognized for Endocrinology, Hematology, Burn Surgery and other specialties.
- Can international patients visit Ruijin 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: +86-21-64678970).
