Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University

Specialty strengths

About

Founded in 1937 and named after Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University is broadly regarded as one of China's elite comprehensive hospitals, distinguished particularly in cardiovascular medicine, general surgery, and primary care. The Sun Yat-sen namesake carries with it an institutional ethos of national service and clinical distinction.

History & scale

Scale and Heritage: Operating upwards of 2,000 beds and logging more than 4 million outpatient visits annually, Zhongshan Hospital forms the anchor of the Fudan University medical ecosystem in Shanghai's Xuhui District. Its high-rise Inpatient Building accommodates some of the country's most sophisticated surgical suites and cardiac catheterization labs.

Star specialties

Leading Disciplines: Zhongshan holds the #1 national ranking in General Practice, reflecting its leadership role in China's primary care transformation and GP residency education. It claims the #2 spot in Cardiovascular Disease and #3 in Cardiac Surgery, positioning it as a national referral hub for intricate cardiac interventions. The hospital also ranks #2 in General Surgery and #3 in Nuclear Medicine. The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, guided by Academician Ge Junbo, carried out China's first transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and continues to operate one of Asia's highest-volume TAVR programs. The Liver Surgery Division has earned worldwide recognition for treating hepatocellular carcinoma, especially in patients with hepatitis B-related cirrhosis.

Achievements & recognition

Distinctions and Landmarks: Zhongshan's surgical teams performed Asia's first heart-lung transplant as well as China's first living-donor liver transplant. The Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, housed within the hospital, serves as a WHO Collaborating Center. Zhongshan was the first hospital on the Chinese mainland to earn JCI accreditation and has maintained it through subsequent cycles.

International services

Services for International Patients: The Zhongshan International Medical Center (IMC), occupying floors 6 through 12 of Building 21, operates a toll-free 400 hotline staffed by English-speaking personnel, offers VIP inpatient suites, provides priority diagnostic access, and maintains partnerships with over 50 international insurance carriers. Of note: the hospital does not admit patients below the age of 14.

Why choose this hospital

Why Select Zhongshan Hospital: Individuals with cardiovascular conditions — whether requiring complex TAVR, coronary bypass, or heart failure management — or those diagnosed with liver tumors will find Zhongshan ranks alongside the world's finest. Its Shanghai location, JCI accreditation, and outstanding international patient amenities remove many of the usual stressors tied to cross-border medical travel.

Nationally ranked specialties — Fudan ranking, 15 in total

Location & getting there

Frequently asked questions

Where is Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University located?

Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University is located in Shanghai, China.

Is Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University a top-ranked hospital?

Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University 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 15 specialties.

What is Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University best known for?

Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University is nationally recognized for General Practice, Cardiovascular Disease, General Surgery and other specialties.

Can international patients visit Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University?

Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (Intl: 400-626-0121).

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