Shanghai
Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University
复旦大学附属眼耳鼻喉科医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Ophthalmology
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Destination guide
Medical Treatment in Shanghai for International Patients
上海
Shanghai combines large university-affiliated Grade 3A hospitals with one of China's most international urban environments. Patients come for cancer care including particle therapy, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, eye and ENT care, and pediatric treatment.
- 9 hospitals we help patients access
- 11 specialties
- 8 Grade 3A
Medical care in Shanghai for international patients
Shanghai combines large university-affiliated Grade 3A hospitals with one of China's most international urban environments. Patients come for cancer care including particle therapy, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, eye and ENT care, and pediatric treatment.
Many Shanghai hospitals are affiliated with Fudan University or Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and several run international medical departments with English-speaking staff.
Grade 3A is the highest tier in China's national hospital grading system. International or VIP departments at public hospitals are different from private international clinics: the public hospital's specialist departments do the clinical work, while the international unit handles scheduling and services for foreign patients. Horcare coordinates access; it is not a medical provider.
Why patients choose Shanghai
- Particle therapy. Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center offers both proton and carbon-ion radiotherapy for selected tumors.
- Dedicated cancer and eye centers. Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center and the Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University are single-specialty institutions.
- International environment. Shanghai is used to international visitors, which can make longer family stays easier.
Appointments can often be arranged within days rather than months; the hospital confirms its own schedule. Costs are confirmed by the hospital's quote.
Hospitals
Hospitals in Shanghai we help patients access
Listed by grade, then name. This is not a ranking.
Shanghai
Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
复旦大学附属肿瘤医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Oncology · Respiratory & Thoracic
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Shanghai
Huashan Hospital, Fudan University
复旦大学附属华山医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Neurology & Neurosurgery · Health Check-Up
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Shanghai
Renji Hospital
上海仁济医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Oncology · Gastroenterology & Hepatology · Nephrology & Urology
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Shanghai
Ruijin Hospital
上海瑞金医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Hematology & CAR-T · Oncology · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery
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Shanghai
Shanghai Children's Medical Center
上海儿童医学中心
- Grade 3A
- Children's hospital
Key specialties: Pediatrics · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Hematology & CAR-T
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Shanghai
Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital
上海第九人民医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Ophthalmology · Orthopedics & Spine
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Shanghai
Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
复旦大学附属中山医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Gastroenterology & Hepatology · Oncology
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Shanghai
Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center
上海市质子重离子医院
Key specialties: Oncology
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| Hospital | Grade | Credentials | Key specialties | International dept. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University | Grade 3A | University-affiliated | Ophthalmology | — |
| Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center | Grade 3A | University-affiliated | Oncology, Respiratory & Thoracic | — |
| Huashan Hospital, Fudan University | Grade 3A | University-affiliated | Neurology & Neurosurgery, Health Check-Up | — |
| Renji Hospital | Grade 3A | University-affiliated | Oncology, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Nephrology & Urology | — |
| Ruijin Hospital | Grade 3A | University-affiliated | Hematology & CAR-T, Oncology, Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery | — |
| Shanghai Children's Medical Center | Grade 3A | University-affiliated, Children's hospital | Pediatrics, Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Hematology & CAR-T | — |
| Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital | Grade 3A | University-affiliated | Ophthalmology, Orthopedics & Spine | — |
| Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University | Grade 3A | University-affiliated | Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Oncology | — |
| Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center | — | University-affiliated | Oncology | — |
Explore by specialty in Shanghai
Horcare matches patients by specialty and condition, not by hospital fame.
- Oncology hospitals in Shanghai6 hospitals
- Hematology & CAR-T2 hospitals
- Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery hospitals in Shanghai3 hospitals
- Neurology & Neurosurgery2 hospitals
- Orthopedics & Spine1 hospital
- Ophthalmology hospitals in Shanghai2 hospitals
- Gastroenterology & Hepatology3 hospitals
- Nephrology & Urology1 hospital
- Respiratory & Thoracic2 hospitals
- Pediatrics1 hospital
- Health Check-Up3 hospitals
Treatments available in Shanghai
- CAR-T Therapy
Hematology & CAR-T · Often 6–10 weeks near the hospital in total; the hospital confirms the schedule · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
Approved products or registered clinical trials only; eligibility is decided by the hospital.
- Proton and Heavy Ion Therapy
Oncology · Often 5–8 weeks including planning and the treatment course · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
- Lung Cancer Surgery
Respiratory & Thoracic · Often 2–3 weeks in China including assessment and recovery · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
- Liver Cancer Treatment
Gastroenterology & Hepatology · Often 2–4 weeks depending on the treatment chosen · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
- Breast Cancer Surgery
Oncology · Often 2–3 weeks for surgery and early recovery · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
- Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment
Oncology · Often 7–10 weeks for a full radiotherapy-based course · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
- Thyroid Surgery
Oncology · Often 1–2 weeks · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
- Coronary Bypass Surgery
Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Often 3–4 weeks in China including recovery before flying · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
Health check-ups for business travelers in Shanghai
Several hospitals in Shanghai offer comprehensive health screening that can fit around a business trip. Book a few days ahead, expect fasting instructions for blood tests, and ask whether an English report is provided; details vary by hospital. Executive health check-up in China.
Getting to Shanghai and visa basics
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) handles most long-haul flights; Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) serves domestic and some regional flights and is linked to the high-speed rail network. Central hospital districts are typically 40 to 75 minutes from Pudong by car.
Visa rules change and depend on your nationality and length of stay; confirm current requirements with the Chinese embassy or visa center before you book.
China has expanded visa-free and visa-free transit entry for many nationalities, but longer treatment usually needs an appropriate visa supported by a hospital letter. Confirm current rules with the Chinese embassy or visa center. Visa guide.
Where to stay and practical tips in Shanghai
- Many central hospitals are in dense urban districts with a wide choice of serviced apartments nearby.
- Shanghai summers are hot and humid with a rainy season in early summer; winters are damp and chilly.
- Metro signage is bilingual, but your coordinator will arrange transport for hospital days.
- International groceries and restaurants are easy to find, which helps patients on special diets.
Hospital deposits and bills are paid directly to the hospital; Horcare adds no markup. How hospital payments work.
How Horcare coordinates care in Shanghai
The case review is free; hospital bills are paid directly to the hospital with no markup; the service fee is quoted in writing before any paid work.
Diagnosis and treatment decisions belong to the treating hospital. See how it works · Compare other destinations
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Free case review
Send the diagnosis; personal reply within 24 hours, initial assessment within 72 hours.
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Specialty-first match
Departments in Shanghai (or elsewhere, if better suited) are matched to the condition, not to hospital fame.
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Arrival in Shanghai
Appointments, airport pickup and a dedicated coordinator with medical interpreters on site.
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Follow-up at home
Translated records and liaison with the treating team after you return.
Shanghai: frequently asked questions
More planning help in our Guides and patient stories.
Is proton therapy available in Shanghai?
Yes. Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center provides proton and carbon-ion therapy for selected tumors. The center reviews imaging and pathology to decide eligibility; Horcare coordinates that review.
Which Shanghai hospitals have international departments?
Several leading public hospitals in Shanghai run international medical departments. Horcare confirms the international services available at the hospital that fits your condition before you travel.
How do international patients pay hospital bills here?
You pay the hospital directly, usually a deposit at admission and settlement at discharge, against the hospital's itemized bill. Accepted payment methods vary by hospital and Horcare confirms them before you travel. Horcare adds no markup to hospital bills.
How quickly can I see a specialist in Shanghai?
After the hospital accepts your case, appointments are often possible within days or weeks rather than months. Horcare replies within 24 hours and gives an initial assessment within 72 hours of receiving your reports.
Not sure which Shanghai hospital fits your condition?
Send us a summary. A coordinator reviews it for free and replies with options.
No passport or full records needed to start · Hospital bills paid directly to the hospital, no markup