Shanghai Children's Medical Center

Shanghai · Pediatrics · 3A

Fudan 2022 · #83 3A

Overview

Shanghai Children's Medical Center is a leading Chinese hospital located in Shanghai, China. It is included in the MedTravelCN Top 100 for its recognized strength in Pediatrics and its capacity to receive international patients.

Built with HOPE Foundation support; leading pediatric cardiac surgery.

Key information

Founded1998
CityShanghai
Specialty focusPediatrics
Accreditation3A
Fudan 2022 rank#83

Address & location

No. 1678 Dongfang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai

Leading departments

Cardiac center Hematology-oncology Developmental pediatrics

Ranking trend (Fudan ranking, tier reference)

41-70
2021
71-100
2022
41-70
2023
41-70
2024
41-70
2025

Tier bands compiled from Fudan China Hospital Ranking releases 2021-2025; for reference only.

Representative experts

  • Liu Jinfen · Senior pediatric cardiac surgery
  • Zhang Hao · Pediatric cardiac surgery; president
  • Tang Jingyan · Pediatric hematology-oncology
  • Chen Jing · Pediatric HSCT
  • Wang Ying · Pediatric critical care

Experts compiled from public sources and hospital websites; availability and titles may change — please verify with the hospital before booking.

News & milestones

2023

Congenital heart and pediatric cancer volumes lead nationally

1998

Co-created with Project HOPE

Co-created with Project HOPE, the center introduced international management from inception.

2024

CHD and pediatric cancer volumes lead domestically

Cardiac surgery and pediatric oncology/HSCT volumes remain among the largest domestically.

2023

Pediatric palliative care system built

It pioneered pediatric palliative care in China, supporting critically ill children and families.

2022

Sino-US training programs continue

Joint training programs with international children's hospitals keep its workforce globally oriented.

2024

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.

2025

Clinical research and innovation keep accelerating

The hospital leads or joins numerous national multicenter trials, publishing in authoritative journals and translating findings into practice.

2025

International patient services keep improving

The international desk assists foreign patients with booking, interpretation, cost estimates and insurance, with streamlined workflows.

2022

Smart hospital and digital management recognized

Its smart service and management systems passed national reviews, improving integrated online-offline care.

2023

Nursing excellence and patient safety upgraded

Nursing quality and patient-safety programs were upgraded, with adverse-event monitoring and infection control meeting national standards.

2024

Medical education quality keeps improving

Expanded clinical skills centers apply simulation teaching and OSCE assessments widely.

2022

Regular charity clinics and health assistance

Expert teams regularly hold charity clinics in remote areas under a long-term assistance mechanism.

2024

Service scale and specialty breadth rank among the best

With high bed capacity and outpatient volumes, its dozens of specialties span pediatric cardiac surgery, pediatric oncology and HSCT.

2025

Shanghai Children's Medical Center upgrades multilingual international services

The international department offers multilingual consultations with record translation, test booking and admission coordination for overseas patients in pediatric cardiac surgery and related specialties.

2024

Shanghai Children's Medical Center leads a specialty alliance to spread expertise

A specialty alliance built around pediatric cardiac surgery and pediatric oncology spreads capacity through teleconsultation, two-way referral and standardised training.

2023

Centre for rare and complex diseases established

Bringing together pediatric cardiac surgery, HSCT and genetic counselling, the hospital shortens time to diagnosis for rare disease.

2022

Clinical pathways and quality management pass national review

Standardised pathways and single-disease quality control improved surgical safety and antimicrobial stewardship metrics.

2025

Research wards and innovative-drug trials expand

Research wards provide a regulated platform for drug and device trials, with eligibility assessment for patients.

2025

Shanghai Children's Medical Center holds a top position in the Fudan China Hospital Ranking

In the latest Fudan China Hospital Ranking, Shanghai Children's Medical Center holds a leading national position, with several specialties in the top specialty lists and a growing national referral volume.

2024

Pediatric referral and alliance networks grow

Its pediatric alliance keeps widening referral and teleconsultation channels for complex childhood disease.

2024

National key clinical specialties keep expanding at Shanghai Children's Medical Center

The hospital hosts multiple national key clinical specialties spanning pediatric cardiac surgery, pediatric oncology and HSCT, steadily strengthening complex care.

Milestones compiled from credible public reports and official releases; titles are summarized.

International cooperation & exchange

  • Created with Project HOPE, embedding international exchange from the start.
  • Close ties with the international pediatric cardiac community; faculty in international societies.
  • Receives referrals from Southeast Asia with well-developed cross-border services.
  • 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 pediatric cardiac and oncology communities, lifting departmental capability on return.
  • Its quality and safety systems align with international standards, with some processes internationally certified.
  • Participation in international multicenter trials adds Chinese data for global patients.
  • Sister-hospital relationships with overseas counterparts normalize staff exchange and paired disciplines.
  • Experts from the hospital contribute to international guidelines and consensus statements, cited by peers in international pediatric cardiac and oncology communities.
  • The international desk offers multilingual escort and record translation, easing communication for cross-border patients.
  • 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 Shanghai Children's Medical Center serve on committees, boards and journal editorial teams internationally, contributing to global guidelines.
  • The hospital hosts international congresses with regular visiting speakers from international pediatric cardiac and oncology communities.
  • The hospital accepts international fellows; physicians from international pediatric cardiac and oncology communities have completed structured training here.
  • As a teaching hospital, it provides clinical rotations for international medical students from many countries.

International cooperation information compiled from public reports; subject to the hospital's official releases.

University collaboration

SJTU School of Medicine

Research & publications

Among the highest congenital heart procedure volumes in China.

Compiled from public sources as of October 2026. Please verify details on the hospital's official website before travel.

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