Main Campus
Jing'an District · Shanghai
No. 12 Wulumuqi Middle Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai 200040
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver上海市静安区乌鲁木齐中路12号
International Patient Guide
Huashan Hospital, Fudan University
复旦大学附属华山医院
Established1907
CityShanghai
Hospital overview
About Huashan Hospital, Fudan University
Huashan Hospital was founded in 1907 by the Chinese Red Cross Society and is one of the best-known tertiary Grade-A teaching hospitals affiliated to Fudan University. Its dermatology and infectious disease departments rank among the best in China, and its neurosurgery and neurology programs treat large numbers of complex brain and spinal cases referred from across the country. The hospital's Pudong campus is approved as Shanghai International Hospital. In the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings, Huashan Hospital is listed among the top ten in 10 specialties, including No. 1 in dermatology, No. 1 in infectious diseases and No. 2 in neurosurgery, among others.
Locations
Huashan Hospital Campuses
Confirm the campus shown on your appointment before travelling. Foreign-national outpatient services are based at the Pudong campus.
Pudong Campus
Pudong New District · Shanghai
No. 525 Hongfeng Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai
This campus was approved as Shanghai International Hospital and provides outpatient services for foreign nationals.
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver上海市浦东新区红枫路525号
Hongqiao Campus
Minhang District · Shanghai
No. 958 Jinguang Road, Minhang District, Shanghai
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver上海市闵行区金光路958号
Baoshan Campus
Baoshan District · Shanghai
No. 108 Luxiang Road, Baoshan District, Shanghai
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver上海市宝山区陆翔路108号
Addresses are shown in Chinese to help with taxi directions. Please verify your destination against the hospital appointment confirmation.
2023 edition
Specialty
Specialties in which Huashan Hospital appeared in the national top ten of the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings.
Top Department
NeurosurgeryNo. 2
神经外科
Top Department
NeurologyNo. 3
神经内科
Top Department
DermatologyNo. 1
皮肤科
Top Department
AnesthesiologyNo. 9
麻醉科
Top Department
Rehabilitation MedicineNo. 2
康复医学
Top Department
Laboratory MedicineNo. 9
检验医学
Top Department
RadiologyNo. 8
放射科
Top Department
Infectious DiseasesNo. 1
传染感染科
Top Department
TuberculosisNo. 9
结核病
Top Department
Sports MedicineNo. 2
运动医学
Source: 2023 Fudan Hospital Rankings on Wellward China. The rankings are an independent academic reference, not an official government ranking.
A practical guide
When Huashan Hospital May Be Worth Considering
- You are planning to travel to Shanghai and your case is neurological, skin-related or infectious: Huashan's Dermatology and Infectious Diseases rank No. 1 nationally, and Neurosurgery No. 2.
- You need high-volume brain surgery — its neurosurgery performs over 17,000 operations a year, a scale that draws international patients.
- You also want sports medicine or rehabilitation (both No. 2) alongside neurology care.
- You can pair treatment with a stay in China's most international city (240-hour visa-free transit for many visitors).
These points can help guide your research; they do not determine whether a hospital or treatment is right for you. Clinical decisions are made by the hospital’s licensed doctors.
Practical guidance
Notes from Our Service Experience
The following reflects what we have learned while supporting international patients. Appointment arrangements, services and fees can vary; please confirm current details with the hospital.
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Plan ahead for appointments
Based on our experience, appointments through the International Medical Department may become available about seven days in advance. If you plan to go independently, you may be able to book a few days ahead through the hospital’s official app or in person. The app does not offer an English interface, and registration counters may not have bilingual staff.
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Consider whether the International Medical Department suits you
In our experience, foreign patients are generally not required to use an International Medical Department, though hospital policies may vary. Fees there are often substantially higher than at standard outpatient clinics. In return, it may offer dedicated consultation rooms, shorter waits, longer appointments and, in some cases, the ability to use international health insurance. For patients travelling alone, the additional support may make the visit easier.
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A more cost-conscious route with coordination
For self-funded patients seeking a more economical option, we can help arrange care through the same channels used by local patients. Based on our experience, even after adding our coordination fee, the overall cost can be considerably lower than using the International Medical Department, while including advance appointment coordination, bilingual escort support and English medical reports.
Before you travel
What to Prepare for Medical Care in China
A quick comparison of what you will need to arrange when travelling independently and what our coordination service can help with.
| What to prepare | Travelling independently | With our service |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | Bring your passport. | Bring your passport. |
| Previous medical records | Bring the original records and arrange a Chinese translation yourself. | Bring the originals. We prepare a bilingual version. |
| Medical imaging | Bring the original imaging files (DICOM), not screenshots. | Bring the original imaging files (DICOM), not screenshots. |
| Current medication records | Bring the original records and arrange a Chinese translation yourself. | Bring the originals. We prepare a bilingual version. |
| Insurance card and approval letter | Check with the hospital and insurer in advance whether your plan can be used. | We can contact the hospital with you to check insurance use, required documents and the process, and provide a document checklist. |
| Costs | Pay hospital charges directly to the hospital. | Pay hospital charges directly to the hospital, plus our service fee. We do not receive a share of your medical fees. Our service fee is paid in advance. |
| Other arrangements | Arrange any hospital-specific preparations, appointments and transport yourself. | We can arrange an escort for your appointments and help coordinate your schedule. |
Requirements vary by hospital and appointment. We will confirm the relevant preparation details for your case.