Shanghai Medical Guide
Hospitals, flagship specialties, airport access and consular services for medical travellers in Shanghai.
Flagship specialties
Leading in liver oncology (Zhongshan), haematology (Ruijin, birthplace of the APL 'Shanghai Protocol'), endocrinology (Ruijin) and gastroenterology (Renji); home to the Proton Heavy Ion Hospital and strong paediatric and fertility resources.
Hospitals in this city
| Fudan 2022 | Hospitals in this city | Flagship specialties | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruijin Hospital | #4 | General & Comprehensive | JCI · 3A |
| Zhongshan Hospital | #5 | General & Comprehensive | 3A · Intl Dept |
| Huashan Hospital | #7 | Neurology & Neurosurgery | JCI · 3A |
| Renji Hospital | #16 | Gastroenterology | JCI · 3A |
| Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital | #22 | Dental & Stomatology | JCI · 3A |
| Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital | #28 | Orthopedics | 3A |
| Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center | #30 | Oncology | 3A |
| Children's Hospital of Fudan University | #39 | Pediatrics | 3A |
| Xinhua Hospital | #44 | Pediatrics | 3A |
| Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital | #49 | Respiratory | 3A |
| Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University | #54 | ENT | 3A |
| Shanghai General Hospital | #82 | General & Comprehensive | 3A |
| Shanghai Children's Medical Center | #83 | Pediatrics | 3A |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University | #86 | OB-GYN | 3A |
| Shanghai Chest Hospital | #87 | Cardiology | 3A |
| Shanghai Mental Health Center | #92 | Psychiatry & Mental Health | 3A |
| Longhua Hospital | Featured | Traditional Chinese Medicine | 3A · TCM |
Airport & access
Shanghai Pudong (PVG, main international hub) and Hongqiao (SHA) airports, 30-60 min to downtown.
Airport → hospital
Pudong Airport → Zhongshan/Ruijin (Xuhui, Huangpu): Metro L2+L9 ≈60-70 min, taxi ≈¥150; Hongqiao Airport is only ≈30 min from downtown. Hospitals cluster in Xuhui, Huangpu, Jing'an and Yangpu.
Embassies & consulates
60+ countries maintain consulates general, easing notarisation of medical documents and consular support.
City guide
Food & dining
Shanghainese food is sweet and soy-rich; during bland-diet recovery try Nanxiang dumplings and congee shops; Xuhui and Jing'an around the hospitals have many Cantonese steamed dishes and vegetarian options, plus the country's richest imported-food scene for long-stay patients.
Where to stay
Around Ruijin and Zhongshan, Jianguo West Road and Hengshan Road offer boutique hotels and serviced apartments (¥600-3000) ideal for accompanying families; Lujiang/ Pudong near Renji has dense high-end hotels; prefer serviced apartments with kitchenettes.
Recovery environment
Mild and humid with year-round walking routes (riverside promenades, Fuxing Park); mature international communities and multilingual medical services, plus expat support groups and international schools — well suited to families on long treatment cycles.