Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital
Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital: A Century-Old Medical Hub in Shanghai and a Stronghold for Tackling Complex and Critical Illnesses
I. Hospital Profile
Founded in 1904 as the “Ward Road Clinic of the Shanghai Municipal Council,” Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital has evolved over a century into a premier medical center integrating clinical care, education, and research. It now serves as an affiliated hospital of Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and a Grade A tertiary general hospital directly under the National Health Commission.
Located at 600 Yishan Road in Xuhui District, Shanghai—adjacent to IKEA and the Xujiahui commercial district—the hospital occupies 146,000 square meters. It maintains over 3,000 open beds, handles more than 5 million outpatient and emergency visits annually, and performs over 120,000 surgeries per year (with Level III and IV surgeries accounting for over 60%). As a National Key Clinical Specialty Construction Unit (covering 8 specialties, including Orthopedics, Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Medicine) and Shanghai's “Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Complex and Critical Illnesses,” the hospital upholds the motto of “Integrity, Compassion, Pragmatism, and Innovation.” It has gained global recognition in trauma emergency care, metabolic diseases, and musculoskeletal disorders, earning the reputation as “Shanghai's lifesaving hospital.”
II. Technological Advantages: A Medical Innovation Hub Known for Tackling Tough Challenges
Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital consistently focuses on solving clinical challenges, breaking through technical barriers in multiple fields to develop a unique technological portfolio characterized by “possessing what others lack and excelling where others exist”:
• Trauma Orthopedics and Limb Reconstruction: As the “Cradle of Limb Replantation in China” (performing the world's first hand replantation in 1963), the orthopedic team continues to pioneer innovations in trauma repair. Recent innovations include “3D-printed personalized orthopedic implants,” “robot-assisted pelvic fracture reduction,” and “stem cell transplantation for bone defects.” This has achieved over 90% closed reduction rates for complex limb fractures and increased limb preservation rates from 70% to 85% for severe limb trauma (2025 data).
• Comprehensive Endocrine and Metabolic Disease Management: The Endocrinology and Metabolism Department was among China's earliest institutions to implement standardized diabetes treatment, pioneering the “Dual C Therapy” (continuous glucose monitoring + insulin pump therapy), which elevated blood glucose control rates for Type 1 diabetes from 50% to 80%. Annual bariatric surgeries exceed 1,500 cases (including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass), achieving a 75% diabetes remission rate within one year post-surgery. For conditions like thyroid nodules and osteoporosis, the department offers minimally invasive techniques such as “ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation” and “precision zoledronic acid therapy for osteoporosis.”
• Precision Interventional Cardiovascular Care: The Department of Cardiology ranks among China's top tier in complex coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and structural heart disease. Routine procedures include percutaneous coronary atherectomy (for severe calcified lesions), radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation (over 95% success rate), and transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for elderly and critically ill patients. Annual interventional procedures exceed 8,000 cases with a complication rate below 0.1%.
• Neurosurgery and Cerebrovascular Disease Treatment: The neurosurgery team achieves precision in treating cerebral aneurysms, intracerebral hemorrhage, and gliomas. • Treatment of complex aneurysms using flow-diverting devices (micro-mesh stents) has reduced recurrence rates from 20% to 5%. • Implementation of stereotactic minimally invasive hematoma evacuation for intracerebral hemorrhage has lowered brainstem hemorrhage mortality from 60% to 20%. • Collaboration with neurology and rehabilitation departments established a “stroke green channel,” reducing door-to-needle time (DNT) to 25 minutes (compared to the international standard of 60 minutes).
• Emergency and Critical Care Medicine: As Shanghai's Trauma Emergency Center, the hospital established an integrated emergency chain spanning pre-hospital, in-hospital, operating room, and ICU care. Equipped with “mobile ICU” ambulances (featuring ventilators, defibrillators, and blood gas analyzers), it enables “admission upon boarding.” The Trauma Center treats over 5,000 severe multiple-trauma patients annually with a mortality rate below 5%. The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) employs advanced therapies including Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), achieving a success rate exceeding 60% in treating patients with multiple organ failure.
III. Leading Specialties: A “Health Escort Team” Covering the Entire Lifecycle
Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital has pursued a development strategy of “strengthening specialties while excelling in comprehensive care,” establishing multiple nationally benchmarked specialty departments:
• Orthopedics (National Key Clinical Specialty): Subdivided into six subspecialties—Trauma, Spine, Joint, Sports Medicine, Bone Oncology, and Hand Surgery—performing over 20,000 surgeries annually. Trauma Orthopedics has ranked among China's top three for a decade. Spine Surgery performs complex procedures like “Severe Scoliosis Correction” and “Upper Cervical Decompression Fusion.” Sports Medicine provides specialized care for NBA China players and National Games champions.
• Endocrinology and Metabolism Department (National Key Clinical Specialty): Focuses on diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, and osteoporosis. Annual outpatient volume exceeds 800,000 visits. Features China's first “Intelligent Diabetes Management Platform” (using AI to predict complication risks).
• Cardiovascular Medicine (Shanghai Key Specialty): Excels in interventional treatments for coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, and structural heart conditions. Operates the “Shanghai Cardiovascular Interventional Diagnosis and Treatment Quality Control Center,” performing over 5,000 PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) procedures annually.
• Neurosurgery (Shanghai Key Specialty): Demonstrates significant expertise in cerebrovascular diseases, brain tumors, and functional neurosurgery. Performs over 4,000 surgeries annually, achieving a 98% success rate in cerebral aneurysm clipping procedures.
• Emergency Medicine (Shanghai Key Specialty):
Serves as the Shanghai Trauma Center and Shanghai Critical Maternal Consultation and Rescue Center. Treats over 2 million emergency patients annually with a trauma response time <10 minutes.
• Rehabilitation Medicine Department (Shanghai Key Specialty): Focuses on postoperative rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Equipped with “intelligent rehabilitation robots” and “virtual reality rehabilitation systems,” achieving over 70% functional recovery rate for stroke patients within 3 months.
IV. Departmental Structure: A Full-Spectrum “Medical Supermarket”
The hospital maintains comprehensive departments, combining the generalist strengths of a comprehensive hospital with the specialized depth of a specialty hospital:
• Clinical Departments:
• Core Specialties: Orthopedics, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Key Disciplines: General Surgery (Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery), Urology (Prostate Cancer, Lithiasis), Obstetrics & Gynecology (High-Risk Pregnancy, Gynecologic Oncology), Pediatrics (Neonatology, Pediatric Endocrinology), Ophthalmology (Cataract, Glaucoma), Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (Snoring Disorders, Ear Microsurgery), Dermatology (Psoriasis, Vitiligo), Traditional Chinese Medicine (Integrative Oncology).
• Medical Technology Departments: Radiology (3.0T MRI, Dual-Source CT), Ultrasound Medicine (Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound, Interventional Ultrasound), Laboratory Medicine (High-Throughput Genetic Testing, Rapid Pathogen Diagnosis), Pathology (Whole-Slide Digital Scanning), Nuclear Medicine (PET-CT, SPECT/CT), Pharmacy (Precision Medication Genetic Testing), etc.
• Specialized Centers: Trauma and Emergency Center, Diabetes Center, Spine Surgery Center, Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, Critical Maternal Consultation and Rescue Center, Rehabilitation Medicine Center, etc.
V. Medical Devices: World-Class Equipment Enabling Precision Diagnosis and Treatment
Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital continuously introduces globally leading medical equipment to provide robust support for treating complex and critical conditions:
• Orthopedics and Trauma: Tianji Orthopedic Surgical Robot (enabling precise spinal and pelvic screw placement), 3D-printed customized prostheses (for hip revision and post-bone tumor resection reconstruction), intraoperative CT (for real-time assessment of fracture reduction outcomes).
• Endocrinology and Metabolism: Abbott Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (14-day continuous monitoring), Medtronic Insulin Pump (72-hour precise delivery), Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA, gold standard for osteoporosis diagnosis).
• Cardiovascular and Neurosurgery: Philips Ingenia 3.0T MRI (high-resolution cardiac and neurological imaging), Siemens Artis pheno DSA (digital subtraction angiography with 40% reduced radiation dose), Zeiss Kinevo 900 surgical microscope (high-definition neurosurgical visualization).
• Critical Care & Emergency: Medtronic ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) system (supporting pediatric and adult patients), Draeger Evita V300 ventilator (intelligent respiratory mode adjustment), Sonosite M-Turbo portable ultrasound (rapid bedside assessment in emergencies).
VI. International Patient Services: “Chinese Hospitality” in Global Healthcare
As one of Shanghai's first “International Medical Tourism Pilot Institutions,” Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital aims to “understand medicine and the world beyond,” delivering comprehensive international healthcare services:
• Multilingual Barrier-Free Communication: Staffed with dedicated translators fluent in 8 languages (including English, Japanese, French, Spanish, and medical terminology). Bilingual guidance throughout outpatient visits, examinations, and hospitalization. Key signage (department boards, test forms, medication instructions) is displayed in Chinese and English, with critical notices available in Japanese and French.
• Dedicated international spaces: An independent “International Medical Department” features private consultation rooms, a child-themed waiting area (with cartoon stickers and a toy corner), and international patient rooms (single rooms/suites with private bathrooms, satellite TV, and mini-kitchens). Maternal and infant facilities include cribs, bottle warmers, and sterilizers.
• Direct Billing for International Insurance: Contracts with over 20 global insurers, including MSH (Métropole Santé Internationale), Cigna, and Aetna. Supports direct settlement for outpatient, inpatient, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical costs, covering major insurance plans from the US, Europe, and Asia.
• Cross-border Medical Collaboration: Established “5G Remote Consultation” mechanisms with Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Royal Free Hospital, and Singapore General Hospital. Complex cases can connect with overseas specialists in real time. Joint research on bone metabolic diseases was conducted with Stanford University School of Medicine.
• Cultural Adaptation Services: Offers customized dining options including halal meals, vegetarian dishes, and gluten-free diets. Respects religious customs (e.g., Islamic prayer rooms, Christian holiday observances). Nurses undergo cross-cultural communication training and master child psychological comfort techniques.
VII. International Patient Testimonials: “Masterful Technique, Thoughtful Care”
• John (45, complex pelvic fracture, USA): “I suffered a pelvic comminuted fracture in a car accident and feared amputation. The orthopedic surgeons at Sixth Hospital reconstructed my pelvis using a 3D-printed prosthesis. With robotic-assisted surgery, the incision was only 5 cm! Post-op, the rehab therapist taught me to use a robot for lower-limb training. Now I can walk normally.”
• Japanese Patient Yuki (32, Type 1 Diabetes): “Their ‘Dual C Therapy’ is amazing! The continuous glucose monitor alerts me to real-time changes, while the insulin pump automatically adjusts doses. Nurses teach me daily in Japanese how to log my meals. Before returning home, the doctor even helped arrange follow-up care at a Tokyo hospital.”
• French patient Pierre (68, cerebral aneurysm): “From emergency admission to surgery took just 40 minutes! The surgeon explained the procedure in French, saying, ‘The micro-mesh stent is like installing a protective net over the aneurysm.’ Follow-up shows complete occlusion—I can finally return to Paris to be with my granddaughter.”
VIII. Contact Information, Address & Transportation Routes
• Hospital Address: 600 Yishan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai (near Zhongshan West Road)
• Consultation Hotline: 021-64369181 (Main Switchboard); 021-64369181 ext. 6000 (International Medical Department); 021-64369120 (Emergency)
Transportation Routes:
• Subway: Exit 3 from Yishan Road Station (Line 1), approx. 5 min walk; Exit 2 from Yishan Road Station (Line 9), approx. 8 min walk; Exit 4 from Yishan Road Station (Line 11), approx. 10 min walk.
• Bus: Route 926 (Yishan Road-Zhongshan West Road Station), Route 931 (Yishan Road-Puhuitang Road Station), Route 732 (Yishan Road-Hongmei Road Station).
• Driving: The hospital features an underground parking garage (entrance located south of No. 600 Yishan Road). Free parking for 2 hours is available for arrivals before 8:00 AM on weekdays.
• Airport/High-Speed Rail Stations:
• Pudong International Airport: Take Metro Line 2 → Transfer to Line 9 at Century Avenue Station → Yishan Road Station (approx. 1 hour 10 minutes);
• Hongqiao International Airport/Hongqiao Railway Station: Take Metro Line 2 → Transfer to Lines 3/4 at Zhongshan Park Station → Yishan Road Station (approx. 40 minutes);
• Shanghai Railway Station: Take Metro Line 1 → Yishan Road Station (approx. 15 min);
• Shanghai South Railway Station: Take Metro Line 1 → Yishan Road Station (approx. 25 min).
Summary
From its origins as a “clinic” in 1904 to becoming an “international medical hub” by 2025, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital has spent a century embodying the essence of “compassionate medical care.” Whether addressing the urgent needs of local patients or fulfilling the cross-border entrustments of international friends, it has consistently relied on “precise techniques and warm service” to become a “Shanghai emblem” safeguarding lives, for reverence for life remains unchanged by language or nationality.
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