Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine: A Century of Compassion Forges a World-Class Medical Center

Hospital Profile

Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (abbreviated as “Ruijin Hospital”) was founded in 1907. Originally established as “Guangci Hospital” by the French Catholic Church, it stands as one of the cradles of Western medical education in China. Today, it ranks among Shanghai's and the nation's most historic and top-tier Class A tertiary general hospitals. Affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, the hospital upholds the motto “Broad Compassion, Pursuit of Excellence.” Through a century of development, it has evolved into a globally renowned medical center integrating clinical care, teaching, and research.

As a large public hospital directly under the National Health Commission, Ruijin Hospital has consistently ranked among the top five in the Fudan University China Hospital Rankings for several consecutive years, maintaining a position within the national top three in multiple disciplines. With over 2,800 open beds and an annual outpatient and emergency volume exceeding 4 million visits, the hospital serves patients nationwide and globally, standing as a benchmark institution within China's healthcare system.

Technical Advantages: Innovation-Driven Leadership in Precision Medicine

Ruijin Hospital consistently prioritizes technological innovation as its core driver, achieving breakthroughs in international medical challenges across multiple fields. This has cultivated its distinctive technical strengths characterized by precision, minimally invasive approaches, and intelligent solutions:

• Pioneer in Translational Medicine: As the core supporting institution for the National Major Science and Technology Infrastructure for Translational Medicine (Shanghai), the hospital promotes deep integration between basic research and clinical application. This has led to numerous translational achievements—such as novel targeted drugs and cell therapy technologies—particularly in hematology, metabolic diseases, and oncology.

• Mature Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Model: For complex and critical conditions (e.g., advanced tumors, rare diseases), the hospital integrates specialists from surgery, internal medicine, imaging, pathology, and other disciplines to provide “one-stop” diagnostic and treatment plans, significantly improving treatment success rates.

• Leading Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery: Widely adopted minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, and neuroendoscopy. The Da Vinci surgical robot performs over 3,000 procedures annually across urology, gastrointestinal surgery, and cardiac surgery, offering reduced trauma and faster recovery.

• Empowered by Smart Healthcare: Established a “5G+Medical” platform enabling remote consultations, AI-assisted diagnosis (e.g., intelligent lung nodule detection, automated pathology slide analysis), and interoperable electronic medical records, boosting patient care efficiency by over 40%.

Leading Specialties: Nationally Top-Ranked, Covering Lifelong Health

According to Fudan University's 2023 Comprehensive Chinese Hospital Specialty Rankings, Ruijin Hospital placed among the top three nationally in 11 specialties, with 6 specialties ranking first. Core strengths include:

• Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases: Ranked No. 1 nationally for 15 consecutive years, leading the development of multiple international diabetes treatment guidelines. Globally pioneering in precision diabetes classification, thyroid disorders (e.g., Graves' ophthalmopathy), and bariatric surgery (gastric bypass).

• Hematology: Led by teams of Academician Wang Zhenyi (2010 National Top Science and Technology Award recipient) and Academician Chen Zhu, pioneered the “Chinese Approach” in leukemia induction differentiation therapy (arsenic therapy for APL) and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (especially haploidentical transplantation), saving tens of thousands of lives.

• Burn Surgery: As the birthplace of Chinese burn medicine, the hospital has successfully treated thousands of patients with extensive burns (over 90% body surface area). Its innovative burn dressings and wound repair techniques are now globally adopted.

• Nephrology: One of China's earliest institutions to implement blood purification techniques, it maintains international leadership in chronic kidney disease management, renal transplantation for uremia (over 300 annual transplants), and lupus nephritis treatment.

• Cardiovascular Medicine: Demonstrates mature expertise in coronary intervention (annual procedures exceeding 15,000), radiofrequency ablation for arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation ablation success rate over 90%), and structural heart disease interventions (e.g., transcatheter aortic valve implantation, TAVI).

Department Structure: Comprehensive and Holistic, Meeting Diverse Healthcare Needs

Beyond the aforementioned specialty strengths, Ruijin Hospital's departmental structure spans all medical fields, including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Rehabilitation, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Key departments include:

• Infectious Diseases Department: National Center for Infectious Diseases (Shanghai), playing a pivotal role in treating hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, and emerging infectious diseases (e.g., COVID-19);

• Neurology Department: A national key discipline with significant research achievements in Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and cerebrovascular disorders (thrombolysis/thrombectomy);

• General Surgery: Specializes in hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgery (precision liver resection) and gastrointestinal surgery (laparoscopic gastrectomy/radical resection for gastric/colorectal cancer).

• Dermatology: Leads nationally in treating complex skin conditions like psoriasis and vitiligo through integrated Chinese and Western medicine.

Medical Equipment: World-class technology for precision diagnostics and treatment

Ruijin Hospital is equipped with globally leading medical devices to support cutting-edge technology implementation:

• Imaging Diagnostics: 3.0T MRI, 256-slice spiral CT, PET-MR (positron emission tomography-magnetic resonance fusion imaging), and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) enable precise localization of early-stage tumors and cardiovascular/cerebrovascular diseases;

• Surgery & Therapy: Da Vinci Xi surgical robot, CyberKnife stereotactic radiotherapy system, TOMO therapy, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO);

• Laboratory & Pathology: Fully automated biochemical and immunological analysis lines, next-generation sequencing (NGS) genetic testing platform, digital pathology scanning system (0.1-micron resolution);

• Critical Care Support: Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) machines and High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV) devices provide life support for critically ill patients.

International Patient Services: Comprehensive Care, Delivering Borderless Healthcare

As a “Shanghai International Medical Tourism Pilot Institution,” Ruijin Hospital offers comprehensive, patient-centered services for international patients:

• Dedicated Service Channel: The International Medical Center (IMC) features multilingual nursing assistants (English, French, Japanese, Korean, etc.) guiding patients through appointments, examinations, hospitalization, and follow-ups.

• Language & Cultural Adaptation: Physicians provide professional translation in English, French, etc. Wards feature international-standard bedding and religious items (e.g., Bibles, prayer mats) to respect cultural customs;

• Insurance & Payment Convenience: Direct settlement with international commercial insurers (e.g., MSH, Cigna). Acceptance of USD, EUR, and other foreign currencies, plus cross-border remittance guidance;

• Telemedicine support: Partnerships with top international institutions like Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins Hospital provide expedited referral pathways for patients requiring consultation.

• Lifestyle support services: Value-added services including airport transfers, hotel reservations, and interpreter accompaniment; select wards feature family accommodation areas.

International patient testimonial: “Masterful technique, warm as home”

• John (post-prostate cancer surgery, USA): “Ruijin Hospital's Da Vinci robotic surgery resulted in minimal bleeding, and I was able to get out of bed the day after surgery. The medical team explained every step of the treatment in detail in English, and nurses checked on my well-being daily—more attentive than hospitals in the U.S.”

• Marie from France (systemic lupus erythematosus) remarked: “My complex condition required a personalized plan developed by the rheumatology team in collaboration with nephrology and dermatology—the results exceeded expectations. The hospital environment is quiet and clean, and the International Department coordinator handled all my paperwork seamlessly.”

Contact Information & Address

• Hospital Address: 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (Main Campus); 4333 Kangxin Highway, Pudong New Area (Pudong Branch)

• Consultation Hotline: Main Switchboard 021-64370045 (add +86-21 for international calls); International Medical Department 021-64370045 ext. 6000

• Transportation: Main Campus near Metro Line 1 (South Shaanxi Road Station) and Line 10 (South Shaanxi Road Station); Pudong Branch near Metro Line 16 (Zhoupu East Station).

Closing Remarks

From Guangci Hospital in 1907 to today's global medical center, Ruijin Hospital has consistently upheld “compassionate care and skilled medicine” as its foundation and “innovation-driven progress” as its driving force. The trust of domestic patients and the acclaim of international patients alike attest to the exceptional capabilities of this century-old institution. Moving forward, Ruijin Hospital will continue to pioneer medical frontiers, contributing “Chinese wisdom” to the cause of human health.

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