Children's Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University
Children's Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University: China's National Team in Pediatrics and Guardian of Children's Health
I. Hospital Profile
Children's Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University is a Grade A tertiary pediatric specialty hospital directly under the National Health Commission. Founded in 1952, it serves as a national top-tier pediatric medical center integrating medical care, teaching, research, prevention, and health services. The hospital is also designated as a high-level research hospital under Shanghai's 14th Five-Year Plan.
Adjacent to Zhangjiang Science City in Shanghai's Pudong New Area, the main campus spans 104,000 square meters with a building area of 260,000 square meters and over 1,500 open beds. The Hongqiao Branch (Hongqiao International Department of Shanghai Children's Medical Center) serves as a complementary facility. As the designated institution for the Ministry of Education's Key Discipline in Pediatrics, the hospital handles over 4 million outpatient and emergency visits annually, discharging more than 100,000 pediatric patients per year—over 30% of whom present with complex or critical conditions. Its services extend to all 31 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) across China and over 20 countries worldwide.
The hospital hosts national platforms, including the “National Children's Medical Center (Shanghai)” and the " Shanghai Children's Health Research Center." It maintains long-term collaborations with world-leading institutions such as Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital, serving as a cradle for cultivating China's pediatric leadership. The hospital employs over 3,000 staff, including more than 400 senior-level specialists, over 50 doctoral advisors, and over 20 nationally recognized talents such as recipients of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars and Changjiang Scholars.
II. Technical Advantages
Guided by the core principles of “Precision, Innovation, and Collaboration,” Children's Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University maintains internationally leading capabilities in pediatric critical care, neonatal medicine, and pediatric oncology. Its technical strengths are manifested in three key areas:
• Neonatal and Critical Care: Established China's first comprehensive treatment chain covering “neonatal-pediatric critical care transport to post-hospital rehabilitation.” Equipped with cutting-edge facilities, including mobile ICUs (neonatal-specific ambulances), ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation), and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation. Achieves over 95% success rate in neonatal critical care rescue, with survival rates for extremely low/very low birth weight infants reaching internationally advanced levels (≥90%).
• Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Care: For childhood malignancies including leukemia, neuroblastoma, and lymphoma, we deliver multimodal precision therapy integrating chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The 5-year event-free survival rate for acute lymphoblastic leukemia exceeds 85% (compared to the international standard of 80%). We perform over 200 hematopoietic stem cell transplants annually, with success rates ranking among the nation's highest.
• Smart Healthcare and Digital Empowerment: Developed a “5G+ Pediatric Health Management” platform enabling remote fetal heart monitoring, neonatal telemedicine consultations, and AI-assisted follow-ups for pediatric chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes). • Introduction of the Da Vinci Xi surgical robot (pediatric edition) and intelligent imaging diagnosis systems (e.g., AI analysis of pediatric pulmonary nodules) has increased surgical precision by 30% and reduced average patient hospital stays to 6 days (compared to 8-10 days at domestic pediatric specialty hospitals).
III. Hospital's Leading Specialties
As the National Regional Medical Center for Children (East China), Children's Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University boasts 12 national/municipal key specialties, forming a specialized cluster that “covers the entire life cycle and focuses on high-risk conditions”:
• Neonatology: A National Key Clinical Specialty and one of China's earliest institutions to establish a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Specializes in comprehensive management of preterm infants, screening and intervention for neonatal genetic metabolic disorders, and has spearheaded over 20 industry standards, including the Chinese Guidelines for Neonatal Resuscitation.
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU): A Shanghai Key Specialty, it houses China's first pediatric ECMO training center and treats over 3,000 critically ill children annually, including complex cases such as severe trauma, fulminant myocarditis, and sepsis.
• Hematology and Oncology Department: A key discipline of the National Children's Medical Center, specializing in precision diagnosis and treatment of pediatric leukemia and solid tumors. It was among China's first institutions to conduct pediatric CAR-T cell therapy, with related achievements receiving the Second Prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award.
• Pediatric Health Care Department: A national key discipline covering growth and development, nutrition, and psychological behavior. Specializes in early screening and intervention for short stature, autism spectrum disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). With over 200,000 annual outpatient visits, it serves as a benchmark in China's pediatric health management field.
• Pediatric Surgery: A Shanghai Key Specialty, subdivided into general surgery, orthopedics, urology, and cardiac surgery. It performs minimally invasive corrections for neonatal congenital anomalies (e.g., diaphragmatic hernia, esophageal atresia) and pediatric liver transplants, achieving a 98% success rate in neonatal laparoscopic surgeries.
IV. Hospital Department Structure
The hospital's departments are highly specialized and meticulously organized to address the full spectrum of pediatric health needs throughout the child's life cycle:
• Clinical Departments: Neonatology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Hematology-Oncology, Rheumatology and Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Genetics and Metabolic Disorders, Cardiology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Dentistry, Rehabilitation Medicine, Child Health Services, Psychology; Surgical Departments: General Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Thoracic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, etc.
• Medical Technology and Support Departments: Radiology (including pediatric-specific MRI and CT), Diagnostic Ultrasound (pediatric cardiac echocardiography), Laboratory Medicine (ISO 15189 certified, offering over 2,000 specialized pediatric tests), Pathology (pediatric oncology pathology diagnosis), Nuclear Medicine (pediatric PET-CT), Nutrition, Pharmacy (pediatric-specific formulation development), etc.
V. Advanced Medical Equipment
The hospital continuously introduces world-class equipment to support precise pediatric diagnosis and treatment:
• Neonatal and Critical Care Equipment: Neonatal-specific high-frequency ventilator (Dräger Babylog 8000), hypothermia therapy device (for neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy), mobile NICU ambulance (equipped with life support systems).
• Imaging Diagnostic Equipment: 1.5T Pediatric MRI (silent design reduces sedation requirements), 256-slice spiral CT (low-dose radiation suitable for children), Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) system (for pediatric congenital heart disease interventions).
• Surgical and Therapeutic Equipment: Fourth-generation Da Vinci Xi pediatric surgical robot (slimmer robotic arms for pediatric abdominal/thoracic surgery), linear accelerator (VMAT technology for precision pediatric oncology radiotherapy), gamma knife (stereotactic radiotherapy for brain tumors), blood purification machine (CRRT for pediatric sepsis/multiple organ failure treatment).
• Laboratory and Research Equipment: Fully automated biochemical and immunological testing line (processing capacity ≥6,000 tests/hour), next-generation sequencer (genetic testing for pediatric disorders), flow cytometer (immune function analysis), laser confocal microscope (cellular and molecular research).
VI. International Patient Services
As a “National Pilot Unit for International Medical Tourism,” Children's Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University provides comprehensive international services for foreign pediatric patients and their families:
• Multilingual Support: Professional translation teams fluent in English, Japanese, Korean, French, Spanish, etc. (including medically trained interpreters). Key departments (outpatient, emergency, inpatient) feature bilingual signage. Patient navigators certified in international healthcare (e.g., CGFNS).
• Streamlined Access: Dedicated “International Patient Appointment Platform” (available via official website/WeChat English channel) offers online registration, English translation of test reports (within 24 hours), and multidisciplinary team (MDT) consultations arranged within 48 hours. The International Medical Department features private consultation rooms and patient rooms (twin/single occupancy options).
• Insurance & Payment: Supports direct billing with major global health insurers (MSH, Cigna, Aetna, BUPA, etc.), accepts USD, EUR, and other foreign currencies, and provides cross-border remittance guidance. For self-pay patients, an “International Medical Settlement Window” accepts Visa/MasterCard, Alipay/WeChat Pay (international versions).
• Cultural Adaptation Services: Provide religious custom consultations (e.g., prayer rooms, dietary accommodations), appointment accompaniment (English-speaking nurses accompany throughout examinations), and English-language post-discharge rehabilitation guides (including medication instructions and follow-up reminders). Regularly host “International Family Health Lectures” (conducted in English, covering topics like pediatric vaccinations and nutrition).
VII. International Patient Testimonials
“My daughter experienced sudden heart failure during a layover in Shanghai due to congenital heart disease. The emergency team at Children's Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University activated the green channel within 10 minutes and performed surgery using the Da Vinci robot. Post-surgery, nurses provided daily recovery instructions in English. Our entire family is profoundly grateful!” — Luna, U.S. patient (June 2025)
“We traveled from Saudi Arabia after our child was diagnosed with the rare disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The neurology team at Children's Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University not only developed a treatment plan involving nusinersen sodium injections but also proactively contacted the International SMA Association for the latest drug information. Arabic-speaking nursing assistants in the ward made us feel at home in a foreign land.” — —Mr. Ahmed, parent of a Saudi patient (August 2025 visit)
VIII. Contact Information and Transportation Guide
• Hospital Address:
Main Campus: No. 399 Wanyuan Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai (near Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Metro Station);
Hongqiao Branch (International Department): No. 15 Jinbin Road, Changning District, Shanghai (near Hongqiao Transportation Hub).
• Contact Numbers:
Main Switchboard: 021-64931990;
International Patient Hotline: 021-64931995 (English/Japanese);
24-Hour Emergency Hotline: 021-64931990 ext. 120;
Appointment Booking: Official App (“Children's Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University”), WeChat Official Account (“Children's Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University”).
• Transportation Routes:
• Main Campus (Wanyuan Road):
Subway: Exit 2 from Line 2 “Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Station,” 8-minute walk; Transfer from Line 13 “Zhangjiang Road Station” to Pudong Bus Route 4 to “Wanyuan Road-Jincang Road Station”.
Bus: “Wanyuan Road-Jincang Road Station” (Routes 1090, Pudong 4, Pudong 25); “Zhangjiang Metro Station” (Routes 961, 977).
By Car: On-site underground parking (500 spaces) available at ¥8 per hour; nearby public parking (e.g., Zhangjiang Impression City, 10-minute walk).
• Hongqiao Branch (Jinbin Road):
Subway: Exit 2 at Longxi Road Station (Line 10), then take a taxi for approximately. 10 minutes; Transfer from Line 2 “Hongqiao Railway Station” to Bus Route 120 to “Jinbin Road-Zhuguang Road” stop.
Bus: “Jinbin Road-Jingang Road” stop (Routes 739, 804); “Zhuguang Road-Xumin East Road” stop (Route 197).
By car: Branch underground parking garage (300 spaces), ¥10 per hour.
From its founding principle of “Everything for the Children” to its mission of “Leading the Development of Chinese Pediatrics,” Children's Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University has consistently centered on “Advanced Techniques and Compassionate Care.” It stands not only as a “Guardian Shield” for children's health in China but is also steadily evolving into a globally influential pediatric medical center, contributing “Chinese Wisdom” to the cause of children's health worldwide.
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