Shanghai General Hospital
The First People's Hospital of Shanghai Jiao Tong University: Centuries of Legacy · Excellence in Healthcare · Global Service
The First People's Hospital of Shanghai Jiao Tong University is a large tertiary-level general hospital affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. It is also among Shanghai's first batch of key construction units for high-level local universities. Founded in 1864 (the third year of the Tongzhi reign during the Qing Dynasty) as General Hospital, the institution has evolved over 160 years into a modern medical center integrating healthcare, education, research, and prevention. It has consistently ranked first in the “China Hospital Competitiveness: Top 100 Hospitals in Prefecture-Level Cities” for multiple consecutive years, enjoying a distinguished reputation in the medical field across the Yangtze River Delta region and nationwide.
I. Hospital Overview and Campus Layout
The hospital operates two core campuses: the main campus in northern Hongkou and the new campus in southern Songjiang. With a total floor area exceeding 500,000 square meters, it offers over 3,000 open beds. The Hongkou campus, adjacent to Hongkou Football Stadium, boasts convenient transportation. The Songjiang campus, aligned with Shanghai's “Five New Cities” strategy, is positioned as a “regional medical center” specializing in complex critical care and high-end medical services. The two campuses share resources and complement each other's strengths, forming a “one hospital, two campuses, north-south synergy” development model.
II. Technological Advantages: Innovation-Driven Precision Medicine Leadership
Guided by clinical needs, Shanghai First People's Hospital focuses on cutting-edge medical technologies, achieving breakthroughs in multiple fields:
• Organ Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine: As one of China's earliest institutions performing organ transplants, it has completed over 12,000 liver, kidney, heart, and other organ transplants with survival rates at internationally advanced levels. It is also a pioneer in stem cell therapy and tissue engineering, housing Shanghai's Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation.
• Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery: Leading in Da Vinci surgical robot installations across East China, performing over 3,000 procedures annually across urology, gastrointestinal surgery, and thoracic surgery. This enables precise treatments with minimal trauma and rapid recovery.
• Cardiovascular and Critical Care Medicine: Established as a National Chest Pain Center and Atrial Fibrillation Center, reducing D-to-B (door-to-balloon) time for acute myocardial infarction patients to under 60 minutes. The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is equipped with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), achieving a 92% success rate in critical care rescue.
• Comprehensive Cancer Care: Integrating surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy, we established a multidisciplinary team (MDT) model. Personalized treatment plans for high-incidence cancers like lung and colorectal cancer have significantly improved five-year survival rates.
III. Leading Specialties: National Key Disciplines at the Forefront, Distinctive Specialties Thriving
The hospital boasts 8 National Key Clinical Specialties (urology, gastroenterology, cardiology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, emergency medicine, critical care medicine, clinical pharmacy) and 15 Shanghai Municipal Key Specialties, forming a disciplinary system characterized by “peak disciplines leading and specialty disciplines supporting”:
• Urology: Ranked among China's top five specialties for 13 consecutive years in the Fudan University Hospital Specialty Rankings. Specializes in minimally invasive treatments for complex tumors like prostate and bladder cancer, pioneering natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) in China.
• Ophthalmology: As the National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, it performs complex cataract phacoemulsification, corneal transplantation, and myopia prevention surgeries for children and adolescents. Annual procedures exceed 20,000, with femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery accounting for over 80%.
• Cardiovascular Medicine: Nationally leading in coronary intervention and radiofrequency ablation for arrhythmias. Pioneered left atrial appendage closure to prevent atrial fibrillation-related strokes, performing over 5,000 interventional procedures annually.
• Gastroenterology: Specializes in minimally invasive endoscopic therapies, performing advanced procedures like ESD (endoscopic submucosal dissection) and POEM (peroral endoscopic myotomy). Achieves a 45% detection rate for early gastric cancer (exceeding the national average).
IV. Departments and Medical Equipment: Comprehensive Coverage with World-Class Facilities
The hospital features a complete array of departments, encompassing over 40 clinical divisions including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, alongside more than 20 medical technology departments such as Radiology, Laboratory Medicine, Pathology, and Ultrasound.
In terms of medical equipment, the hospital is equipped with world-leading instruments, including:
• Imaging Diagnostics: 3.0T MRI, Dual-Source CT, PET-CT (Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography), Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA), enabling precise early diagnosis of tumors and cardiovascular/cerebrovascular diseases.
• Surgery and Therapy: Fourth-generation Da Vinci surgical robot, CyberKnife stereotactic radiotherapy system, and TOMO spiral tomotherapy, supporting minimally invasive and precise complex surgeries.
• Critical Care & Emergency: ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation), IABP (Intra-aortic Balloon Pump), CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy), and other life-supporting equipment for critically ill patients.
V. International Patient Services: Comprehensive Care Overcoming Language and Cultural Barriers
As a designated “International Medical Tourism Pilot Unit” in Shanghai, Shanghai First People's Hospital is committed to delivering convenient and efficient healthcare services for international patients:
• Multilingual Support: The International Medical Center (IMC) provides professional interpreters fluent in English, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and other languages. Medical staff offer basic foreign language communication, with key signage displayed in both Chinese and English.
• Streamlined Appointment Process: International patients may book appointments via the hospital website, WeChat official account, or dedicated hotline (+86-21-63240090), enjoying “one-stop” services (dedicated guides for registration, examinations, payment, and medication pickup).
• Cross-Border Medical Coverage: Partnerships with multiple international insurers (e.g., MSH, Cigna, Aetna) enable direct billing; Provides medical record translation and English discharge summaries to facilitate overseas follow-up care.
• Specialized Service Packages: Tailored offerings for expatriates include “Premium Health Screening Packages,” “Chronic Disease Management Plans,” and “Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Guidance,” complemented by bilingual nutrition counseling and psychological support services.
VI. International Patient Testimonials: “A Global Healthcare Experience of Expertise and Warmth”
In recent years, the hospital has welcomed patients from over 50 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Australia, receiving extensive praise:
• “My prostate cancer surgery was highly successful! The precision of the Da Vinci robotic system meant I experienced almost no pain and was discharged just one week post-op. The International Department nurses communicated entirely in English throughout, which was incredibly reassuring.” — —John D., U.S. patient
• “As a Japanese executive working in Shanghai, I was admitted for a sudden heart attack. From ambulance arrival to interventional surgery took just 40 minutes—the cardiovascular team's expertise was truly moving. My cardiac function has now recovered well. My heartfelt thanks to Shanghai First People's Hospital!” —Yuko Yamada, Japanese patient.
• “I brought my child for congenital cataract treatment. The ophthalmologist explained the surgical plan in simple English, and the nurse even taught me how to interact with my child in Chinese. Post-surgery, my child's vision improved from 0.1 to 0.6—it's amazing!” — Sophie, mother of a French pediatric patient.
VII. Contact Information & Transportation Guide
• Hongkou Campus
Address: No. 85 Wujin Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai (near Sichuan North Road)
Tel: 021-63240090 (Main Switchboard); 021-63240077 (International Medical Department)
Transportation: Exit 3 from Sichuan North Road Station (Metro Line 10), 5-minute walk; Take Bus No. 14, 17, 25, 63, etc., to “Wujin Road/Henan North Road Station.”
• Songjiang South Campus
Address: No. 650 Xinsongjiang Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai (near Jiasong South Road)
Tel: 021-37990120 (Main Switchboard); 021-37990200 (International Medical Department)
Transportation: Exit 2 of Metro Line 9 “Songjiang South Station,” transfer to Songjiang Bus Route 19 to “Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated First People's Hospital South Campus Station”; ample underground parking available for self-drive visitors.
• WeChat Official Account: Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated First People's Hospital (for appointment booking, report inquiries, and online consultations)
From its origins as Gongji Hospital in 1864 to today's modern medical center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated First People's Hospital has consistently upheld its motto of “Compassion, Rigour, Innovation, Excellence.” Patient-centered care combines technical expertise with human warmth to safeguard health and life. For both residents and international friends, this institution stands as a trusted “haven of health.”
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