Renji Hospital
Shanghai · Gastroenterology · JCI · 3A
Fudan 2022 · #16 JCI · 3A
Overview
Renji Hospital is a leading Chinese hospital located in Shanghai, China. It is included in the MedTravelCN Top 100 for its recognized strength in Gastroenterology and its capacity to receive international patients.
Founded in 1844; one of Shanghai's earliest Western medicine hospitals, a national leader in rheumatology and reproductive medicine.
Key information
| Founded | 1844 |
|---|---|
| City | Shanghai |
| Specialty focus | Gastroenterology |
| Accreditation | JCI · 3A |
| Fudan 2022 rank | #16 |
Address & location
Leading departments
Ranking trend (Fudan ranking, tier reference)
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Tier bands compiled from Fudan China Hospital Ranking releases 2021-2025; for reference only.
Representative experts
- Xia Qiang · Liver transplant surgery; pediatric transplant pioneer
- Fang Jingyuan · Gastroenterology; colorectal cancer prevention
- Chen Shunle · Senior rheumatologist
- Bao Chunde · Rheumatology
- Huang Yiran · Urology
Experts compiled from public sources and hospital websites; availability and titles may change — please verify with the hospital before booking.
News & milestones
Pediatric liver transplant volumes among the world's largest
Founded in 1844, Shanghai's earliest Western hospital
Pediatric liver transplant volumes world-leading
Renji's pediatric liver transplant volume has ranked among the world's largest for years, treating children from home and abroad.
Founded 1844, Shanghai's earliest Western hospital
Founded in 1844, Renji is Shanghai's oldest Western hospital with a continuing charitable tradition.
GI research published internationally
Fang Jingyuan's team keeps publishing colorectal cancer prevention and IBD research internationally.
Rheumatology key discipline grows
As a national key discipline, rheumatology leads in gout and rheumatoid arthritis care.
Centre for rare and complex diseases established
Bringing together liver transplantation, rheumatology and genetic counselling, the hospital shortens time to diagnosis for rare disease.
Clinical pathways and quality management pass national review
Standardised pathways and single-disease quality control improved surgical safety and antimicrobial stewardship metrics.
Research wards and innovative-drug trials expand
Research wards provide a regulated platform for drug and device trials, with eligibility assessment for patients.
Renji Hospital holds a top position in the Fudan China Hospital Ranking
In the latest Fudan China Hospital Ranking, Renji Hospital holds a leading national position, with several specialties in the top specialty lists and a growing national referral volume.
Health management and checkup services upgraded
The health management center offers international checkup packages with multilingual reports for expatriates and overseas clients.
National key clinical specialties keep expanding at Renji Hospital
The hospital hosts multiple national key clinical specialties spanning liver transplantation, gastroenterology and rheumatology, steadily strengthening complex care.
Multidisciplinary clinics (MDT) offer one-stop care for complex cases
MDT clinics involving liver transplantation, gastroenterology and other specialties let complex patients receive a joint expert plan in a single visit.
Internet hospital enables remote follow-up
The internet hospital of Renji Hospital supports online revisits, report interpretation and prescription delivery, cutting travel for distant patients.
Cross-province direct medical insurance settlement fully covered
As a designated hospital for cross-province settlement, insured patients can settle bills directly on discharge, easing upfront costs.
Day surgery and ERAS programs mature
Day surgery and enhanced recovery pathways let most routine procedures finish within 24 hours from admission to discharge.
Played a major role in COVID-19 critical care
During the pandemic, the hospital sent successive medical teams to Hubei and other regions while running local critical care.
Paired assistance and medical alliance support grassroots hospitals
Ongoing paired assistance and telemedicine collaboration upgrade grassroots capacity in liver transplantation and beyond.
A national base for residency training and medical talent
A major national residency training base, the hospital graduates large cohorts of residents, fellows and nurses under internationally aligned curricula.
Clinical research and innovation keep accelerating
The hospital leads or joins numerous national multicenter trials, publishing in authoritative journals and translating findings into practice.
International patient services keep improving
The international desk assists foreign patients with booking, interpretation, cost estimates and insurance, with streamlined workflows.
Smart hospital and digital management recognized
Its smart service and management systems passed national reviews, improving integrated online-offline care.
Milestones compiled from credible public reports and official releases; titles are summarized.
International cooperation & exchange
- Pediatric transplant exchange with King's College Hospital and others; international children treated.
- GI research cooperates with international gastroenterology societies; faculty hold roles.
- A century-old hospital with rich multilingual international patient services.
- Cross-border referral channels offer remote assessment, travel planning and airport assistance for seriously ill patients.
- Selected services hold international certification or join global collaborative networks, aligning practice with international standards.
- Follow-up and health-management communities give overseas patients reminders, report interpretation and medication advice.
- Faculty of Renji Hospital serve on committees, boards and journal editorial teams internationally, contributing to global guidelines.
- The hospital hosts international congresses with regular visiting speakers from international transplant centers.
- The hospital accepts international fellows; physicians from international transplant centers have completed structured training here.
- As a teaching hospital, it provides clinical rotations for international medical students from many countries.
- Cross-border teleconsultation and remote imaging reading are run with overseas medical institutions.
- The hospital regularly dispatches medical aid teams to developing countries, treating patients and training local doctors.
- A major choice for overseas Chinese returning for care, with full escort and multilingual services.
- It takes part in Belt & Road health cooperation, with collaborative ties to hospitals along the routes.
- Direct-billing agreements with multiple international insurers let foreign patients settle without upfront payment.
- Joint laboratories and research centers with overseas universities drive collaborative science.
- Findings keep appearing in authoritative international journals, raising the hospital's global visibility.
- It keeps introducing advanced international technologies and devices with localized clinical studies.
- Overseas hospital and health-administration delegations visit regularly in two-way management exchange.
- Key staff are sent annually for advanced training at international transplant centers, lifting departmental capability on return.
International cooperation information compiled from public reports; subject to the hospital's official releases.
University collaboration
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Research & publications
Runs multiple national key clinical specialties and leads or participates in national multi-center clinical studies.
Compiled from public sources as of October 2026. Please verify details on the hospital's official website before travel.