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Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
上海交通大学医学院附属上海儿童医学中心
Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine is a Top-100 national hospital in Shanghai, ranked nationally in 3 specialties.
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About
Shanghai Children's Medical Center (SCMC) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine is one of China's elite pediatric hospitals. This A-tier specialized children's hospital is internationally recognized for its pediatric cardiac surgery and pediatric hematology-oncology programs, drawing young patients from across Asia and beyond.
History & scale
Scale and Heritage: The center operates dedicated pediatric facilities in Shanghai, with particularly strong surgical and subspecialty programs. Its affiliation with Shanghai Jiao Tong University — one of China's top medical schools — ensures academic standards and access to cutting-edge pediatric research.
Star specialties
Leading Disciplines: The Pediatric Cardiac Surgery program is the center's crown jewel — among the world's busiest and most accomplished, correcting complex congenital heart defects in infants and children with outcomes matching the best international centers. The Pediatric Hematology-Oncology program provides comprehensive care for childhood leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumors. The center also excels in Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Intensive Care.
Achievements & recognition
Distinctions and Landmarks: SCMC has been a pioneer in pediatric cardiac surgery in China, developing surgical techniques for complex congenital heart disease that have been adopted nationwide. Its pediatric oncology outcomes rival those of top Western children's hospitals. The center is a designated WHO Collaborating Center for Child Health.
International services
Services for International Patients: The center has extensive experience with international pediatric referrals — particularly for complex congenital heart surgery — with English-speaking pediatric specialists, family-centered care approaches, and coordinated international patient services.
Why choose this hospital
Why Select Shanghai Children's Medical Center: For children with complex congenital heart disease requiring surgical correction, or childhood cancers requiring expert pediatric oncology care, this center offers outcomes that compete with the world's best children's hospitals — in Shanghai, China's most family-friendly international city.
Nationally ranked specialties — Fudan ranking, 3 in total
Location & getting there
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine located?
- Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine is located in Shanghai, China.
- Is Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine a top-ranked hospital?
- Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, 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 3 specialties.
- What is Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine best known for?
- Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine is nationally recognized for Pediatric Medicine, Cardiac Surgery, Pediatric Surgery.
- Can international patients visit Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, 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.
