South Campus
Huangpu District · Shanghai
No. 639 Zhizaoju Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200011
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver上海市黄浦区制造局路639号
International Patient Guide
Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital
上海交通大学医学院附属第九人民医院
Established1920
CityShanghai
Hospital overview
About Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital
The Ninth People's Hospital, affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, was founded in 1920 and is a tertiary Grade-A comprehensive hospital with national flagship programs in plastic and reconstructive surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery and orthopedics. It is one of China's largest centers for craniofacial surgery, congenital facial deformity correction and complex trauma reconstruction, and its plastic surgery department has ranked first nationwide for many consecutive years. In the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital is listed among the top ten in 4 specialties, including No. 1 in plastic surgery, No. 3 in dentistry and No. 6 in ophthalmology, among others.
Locations
Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Campuses
Confirm the campus shown on your appointment before travelling.
North Campus
Baoshan District · Shanghai
No. 280 Mohe Road, Baoshan District, Shanghai
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver上海市宝山区漠河路280号
Pudong Campus
Pudong New District · Shanghai
No. 1908 Gaoke West Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver上海市浦东新区高科西路1908号
Zhuqiao Campus
Pudong New District · Shanghai
No. 99 Yunting Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver上海市浦东新区云亭路99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 Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital appeared in the national top ten of the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings.
Top Department
Plastic SurgeryNo. 1
整形外科
Top Department
OphthalmologyNo. 6
眼科
Top Department
DentistryNo. 3
口腔科
Top Department
OtolaryngologyNo. 6
耳鼻喉科
Source: 2023 Fudan Hospital Rankings on Wellward China. The rankings are an independent academic reference, not an official government ranking.
A practical guide
When Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital May Be Worth Considering
- You are planning to travel to Shanghai and your case is plastic, reconstructive, oral or maxillofacial: Shanghai Ninth's Plastic Surgery ranks No. 1 nationally.
- You need cleft, craniofacial, microsurgery or dental-implant work that few centers match in volume and skill.
- You want a hospital built around stomatology, plastic surgery and orthopedics rather than a general hospital's cosmetic unit.
- 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.