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★ Fudan National Top 100
Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
上海交通大学医学院附属胸科医院
Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine is a Top-100 national hospital in Shanghai, ranked nationally in 1 specialty.
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About
Shanghai Chest Hospital of Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine is China's premier institution dedicated exclusively to diseases of the chest. This A-tier specialized hospital focuses on cardiothoracic surgery, respiratory medicine, and cardiovascular disease, with particular renown in lung cancer surgery and esophageal surgery.
History & scale
Scale and Heritage: As a dedicated chest hospital, this institution concentrates its entire clinical and research effort on thoracic diseases. This focused approach — combined with Shanghai Jiao Tong University's academic resources — creates a depth of cardiothoracic expertise that comprehensive hospitals cannot match.
Star specialties
Leading Disciplines: The Thoracic Surgery program is the hospital's flagship, performing high volumes of lung cancer resections (VATS and robotic lobectomy and segmentectomy), esophageal cancer surgery, mediastinal tumor resection, and tracheal surgery. The Respiratory Medicine Department provides comprehensive care for lung cancer, COPD, interstitial lung disease, and respiratory infections. The Cardiology Department covers interventional cardiology and electrophysiology. The tight integration of thoracic surgery, respiratory medicine, and cardiology under one roof enables seamless multidisciplinary care for complex chest conditions.
Achievements & recognition
Distinctions and Landmarks: The hospital has pioneered thoracic surgical techniques now standard across China and has been a leader in lung cancer screening and early diagnosis programs. Its focused clinical volumes have produced outcomes data that influence thoracic surgery practice nationally.
International services
Services for International Patients: The hospital serves international patients through its main clinical services.
Why choose this hospital
Why Select Shanghai Chest Hospital: For any disease of the chest — particularly lung cancer requiring surgery, esophageal cancer, or complex mediastinal conditions — this focused specialty hospital offers a concentration of thoracic expertise that few institutions worldwide can rival.
Nationally ranked specialties — Fudan ranking, 1 in total
Location & getting there
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine located?
- Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine is located in Shanghai, China.
- Is Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine a top-ranked hospital?
- Shanghai Chest 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 100 for overall strength, and ranked in the national top 10 for 1 specialty.
- What is Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine best known for?
- Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine is nationally recognized for Thoracic Surgery.
- Can international patients visit Shanghai Chest 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.
