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Shanghai General Hospital (Shanghai First People’s Hospital)
上海市第一人民医院
Shanghai General Hospital (Shanghai First People’s Hospital) is a Top-100 national hospital in Shanghai, ranked nationally in 1 specialty.
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About
Shanghai General Hospital — also known as Shanghai First People's Hospital — is one of Shanghai's oldest and most established comprehensive hospitals. Founded in 1864, this A-tier institution has over 160 years of continuous clinical service and today operates as a major teaching hospital with particular strengths in ophthalmology and several surgical specialties.
History & scale
Scale and Heritage: The hospital operates over 2,000 beds and handles more than 3 million outpatient visits annually. Its 160-year history places it among Shanghai's most venerable medical institutions, with a clinical tradition stretching back to the Qing Dynasty.
Star specialties
Leading Disciplines: The Ophthalmology Department is nationally recognized, with expertise in cataract surgery, vitreoretinal procedures, and glaucoma management. The hospital also maintains strong programs in General Surgery, Orthopedics, and Urology. Its comprehensive specialty coverage ensures that most medical and surgical conditions can be managed without transfer.
Achievements & recognition
Distinctions and Landmarks: Shanghai General Hospital has been the site of numerous Shanghai medical firsts across its long history. Its ophthalmology program has pioneered surgical techniques and trained eye surgeons who practice across eastern China.
International services
Services for International Patients: The hospital operates dedicated international patient phone lines and provides VIP consultation rooms and English-speaking physicians. Its location in Shanghai — China's most international city — ensures extensive experience with foreign patients.
Why choose this hospital
Why Select Shanghai General Hospital: For patients seeking comprehensive medical care at one of Shanghai's most historically established hospitals — with particular expertise in ophthalmology — this institution offers 160 years of clinical tradition combined with modern tertiary care capabilities in China's most cosmopolitan city.
Nationally ranked specialties — Fudan ranking, 1 in total
Location & getting there
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shanghai General Hospital (Shanghai First People’s Hospital) located?
- Shanghai General Hospital (Shanghai First People’s Hospital) is located in Shanghai, China.
- Is Shanghai General Hospital (Shanghai First People’s Hospital) a top-ranked hospital?
- Shanghai General Hospital (Shanghai First People’s Hospital) 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 General Hospital (Shanghai First People’s Hospital) best known for?
- Shanghai General Hospital (Shanghai First People’s Hospital) is nationally recognized for Ophthalmology.
- Can international patients visit Shanghai General Hospital (Shanghai First People’s Hospital)?
- Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (Intl: +86-21-63240090 / +86-21-63243852).
