Shanghai Tongji Hospital

I. Hospital Profile

Shanghai Tongji Hospital, formally known as Tongji Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University, is a Grade A tertiary general hospital integrating medical care, teaching, research, and prevention. It is also a designated medical institution under Shanghai's medical insurance system. The hospital traces its origins to the affiliated hospital of the German Medical School founded in 1900 by German physician Erich Paulun. Through over a century of heritage and innovation, it has evolved into one of the key medical centers in the Yangtze River Delta region.

The hospital operates across two campuses: the main campus (389 Xincun Road, Putuo District) and the Lingang New Area Branch (under construction, scheduled for 2026). The main campus spans approximately 100,000 square meters with a building area of 250,000 square meters, offering over 2,500 beds. It handles more than 5 million outpatient and emergency visits annually and performs over 100,000 surgical procedures per year. The hospital employs over 3,500 staff members, including more than 500 senior-level specialists. This includes high-level talents such as academicians holding dual appointments, Changjiang Scholars, and recipients of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, forming a top-tier team integrating medical care, education, and research.

II. Technical Strengths

As a designated “High-Level Research Hospital” in Shanghai, Shanghai Tongji Hospital focuses on “Precision Medicine, Minimally Invasive Innovation, and Multidisciplinary Collaboration (MDT)” as its core development directions. It has achieved nationally leading standards in multiple fields:

• Organ Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine: Conducts liver, kidney, and combined pancreas-kidney transplants, with over 5,000 cumulative transplant surgeries and 5-year postoperative survival rates ranking among the nation's highest; Integrating stem cell research with tissue engineering to advance clinical translation in regenerative medicine.

• Interventional Cardiovascular Therapy: Demonstrates mature expertise in complex coronary artery disease (e.g., chronic total occlusion, left main coronary artery lesions), arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation radiofrequency ablation, pacemaker implantation), and structural heart disease (interventional closure), performing over 12,000 interventional procedures annually.

• Precision Neurological Diagnosis and Treatment: Leveraging collaborative strengths between neurosurgery and neurology, we perform multimodal navigation surgery for gliomas, deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease, and endovascular thrombectomy for acute stroke. Intravenous thrombolysis rates exceed 80% within the stroke treatment time window.

• Comprehensive Cancer Care: Integrating surgery, radiotherapy (including proton/heavy ion therapy collaborations), chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy, we established a “Personalized Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Center.” This center provides precise classification and comprehensive management for high-incidence cancers such as lung cancer and colorectal cancer.

• Smart Healthcare Innovation: Established a “5G+ Smart Hospital” platform enabling AI-assisted imaging diagnosis (lung nodules, breast cancer), robotic surgery (Da Vinci Xi system), and remote consultations (covering 30+ countries), reducing average patient wait times by 40%.

III. Hospital Strengths

The hospital boasts 8 National Key Clinical Specialties and 15 Shanghai Key Specialties spanning multiple disciplines:

• National Key Specialties: Cardiovascular Medicine, Orthopedics, General Surgery (Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery), Neurosurgery, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Anesthesiology, Clinical Nursing.

• Shanghai Key Specialties: Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Urology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics (Neonatology), Dermatology and Venereology, Radiology (Medical Imaging), Laboratory Medicine, Pathology, Pharmacy, Critical Care Medicine (ICU).

IV. Hospital Department Structure

The hospital features a comprehensive departmental structure encompassing internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, otolaryngology, traditional Chinese medicine, and auxiliary departments. Core departments include:

• Internal Medicine System: Cardiovascular Medicine, Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hematology, Rheumatology and Immunology, Nephrology, Infectious Diseases.

• Surgery System: General Surgery (Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Breast and Thyroid Surgery), Orthopedics (Joint Surgery, Spine Surgery, Trauma Orthopedics), Neurosurgery, Urology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Plastic Surgery.

• Specialty and Emergency Departments: Obstetrics and Gynecology (Gynecology, Obstetrics, Reproductive Medicine Center), Pediatrics (Neonatology, Child Health Care), Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Stomatology, Dermatology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage Therapy, Rehabilitation Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine (ICU).

• Medical Technology & Support Services: Radiology (CT/MRI/PET-CT), Ultrasound Diagnostics, Nuclear Medicine, Laboratory Medicine, Pathology, Pharmacy, Anesthesiology, Transfusion Medicine, Nutrition, Rehabilitation Therapy Center.

V. Advanced Medical Equipment

The hospital is equipped with world-class medical devices supporting precision diagnostics and cutting-edge treatments:

• Imaging Diagnostics: 3.0T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), 256-slice ultra-high-end spiral CT, PET-MR (Positron Emission Tomography-Magnetic Resonance Fusion Imaging), DSA (Digital Subtraction Angiography), Mammography X-ray Machine.

• Surgery & Therapy: Fourth-generation Da Vinci Surgical System (Xi), ROSA NeuroSurgical Robot, Linear Accelerator (VMAT radiotherapy), Holmium Laser Lithotripsy, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Intra-aortic Balloon Pump (IABP).

• Laboratory and Pathology: Fully automated biochemical and immunochemical analysis lines, Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) genetic testing platform, Digital PCR instrument, Whole Slide Digitalization System (DS).

VI. International Patient Services

The hospital prioritizes international healthcare, establishing an International Medical Center (IMC) to provide foreign patients with one-stop services:

• Language Support: Multilingual medical staff (English, Japanese, Korean, Arabic) and professional interpreters available with 24/7 hotline consultation.

• Streamlined Care: Dedicated registration, examination, and payment channels for the International Medical Center. Appointment-based visits supported (specialist clinics open 7 days in advance). Test results delivered within 48 hours (expedited to 2 hours).

• Direct Insurance Billing: Collaborates with over 30 global major health insurers (e.g., Aetna, Cigna, MSH) to facilitate direct payment for inpatient and outpatient costs, streamlining claims processing.

• Cultural Adaptation: Multi-faith prayer rooms, internationally compliant dining options (halal, vegetarian, hypoallergenic meals), and translation services (medical records, test reports).

• Remote Collaboration: Established telemedicine consultation mechanisms with top international hospitals (e.g., Mayo Clinic, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf), enabling rapid access to global specialists for complex cases.

VII. International Patient Testimonials

• John (65, USA, post-cardiac stent placement): “From appointment to surgery took just 3 days. The doctor thoroughly explained the procedure in English, and nurses provided attentive care throughout. During recovery, the International Medical Department's nutritionist customized a low-sodium diet for me—truly thoughtful!”

• Yuki (42, Japan, post-breast cancer surgery): " The Da Vinci robotic surgery was minimally invasive, and I was able to get out of bed the day after surgery. The pathology report was clearly labeled in English, and my insurance company settled the bill directly, saving me a lot of hassle."

• German patient Hans (58 years old, lumbar disc herniation): “The orthopedic team's minimally invasive surgery exceeded my expectations, and I'm recovering well now. The hospital environment is quiet and clean, with direct subway access making transportation very convenient!”

VIII. Hospital Contact Information

• Switchboard: 021-66111000 (Chinese); 021-66111015 (International Medical Department, English/Japanese)

• Appointment Booking: WeChat Official Account “Shanghai Tongji Hospital”, Official App, Phone 021-66111000 (Weekdays 8:00-17:00)

• International Medical Department Hotline: 021-66111015 (24/7)

IX. Address & Transportation Routes

• Address: 389 Xincun Road, Putuo District, Shanghai (Main Campus); 111 Huanhu North 2nd Road, Lingang New Area (Branch Campus, under construction)

• Public Transportation:

• Subway: Exit 1 at Xincun Road Station (Line 11), 5-minute walk; Exit 3 at Dahua Third Road Station (Line 7), 10-minute walk.

• Bus: Alight at Tongji Hospital Station on routes 944, 876, 107, or 766; Bus Routes 68, 112: Alight at Zhidan Road-Xincun Road Station, 3-minute walk.

• Driving & Parking: Main Campus Underground Parking (Levels B1-B3) offers 800 spaces at ¥5/hour (2-hour discount with valid appointment proof); nearby public parking lots (e.g., Wanli Community Parking Lot) are approximately 500 meters from the hospital.

Shanghai Tongji Hospital steadfastly upholds its motto of “Working Together in Unity, Pursuing Excellence.” Centering on patient care, it continuously enhances medical service quality and international influence, striving to become a modern research hospital that is “domestically leading and internationally renowned.”

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