Cities · Shanghai 上海
Medical tourism in Shanghai,
cardiology, oncology, stem cell.
Ruijin runs world-class cardiology and haematology. Zhongshan is the national reference for liver disease. Fudan’s Cancer Center + Proton & Heavy Ion Center is among the world’s largest single-site oncology platforms.
Top hospitals
Eight Shanghai hospitals open
to international patients.
Ruijin Hospital 瑞金医院
Top-3 hospital nationally · cardiology · haematology · stem cell research · International VIP department
Zhongshan Hospital 中山医院
National reference for liver disease and gastroenterology · cardiology · oncology · International Medical Center
Shanghai Cancer Center 复旦大学附属肿瘤医院
All adult solid tumours · paired with Shanghai Proton & Heavy Ion Center
Shanghai Proton & Heavy Ion Center 上海质子重离子医院
Only Chinese centre with both proton and carbon-ion therapy · 10,000+ patients treated
Renji Hospital 仁济医院
Liver cancer · hepatobiliary surgery · CAR-T cellular therapy · reproductive medicine
Longhua Hospital 龙华医院
Shanghai UCM affiliated · arthritis · autoimmune · integrative oncology
Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital 上海第六人民医院
Sports medicine · microsurgery · limb reconstruction · orthopedic
Shanghai United Family Hospital 上海和睦家医院
JCI-accredited · expat-first · English-first paediatrics, OB, dental
FAQ
Shanghai for medical tourism, answered.
- Why Shanghai for medical treatment?
- Shanghai is China's leading hub for cardiology, oncology and stem cell research. Ruijin Hospital is one of the top three Chinese hospitals overall, with world-class cardiology and haematology programs and a major stem cell research presence. Zhongshan Hospital is the national reference for liver disease and gastroenterology. Shanghai Cancer Center (Fudan) operates one of the world's largest single-site cancer programs, paired with the Shanghai Proton & Heavy Ion Center.
- What is Shanghai best known for medically?
- Specialty strengths: (1) Cardiology — Ruijin, Zhongshan, and Renji handle the highest national volumes; (2) Oncology — Shanghai Cancer Center + Fudan Proton & Heavy Ion + Renji Liver Cancer Center; (3) Stem cell and regenerative medicine — Ruijin's haematology lab is a national flagship; (4) Liver and gastroenterology — Zhongshan; (5) JCI-accredited expat care — Shanghai United Family, Jiahui International, ParkwayHealth.
- Which Shanghai hospitals serve international patients?
- Top international medical departments: Ruijin Hospital VIP / International (瑞金医院国际部); Zhongshan Hospital International Medical Center; Shanghai East International Hospital; Shanghai United Family Hospital (JCI-accredited, expat-first); Jiahui International Hospital (private JCI); ParkwayHealth Shanghai. All offer English-speaking coordinators with established international workflows.
- How do I get from the airport?
- Shanghai has two airports: PVG (Pudong, international, ~45 min via Maglev + metro or ~60 min via taxi) and SHA (Hongqiao, mostly domestic, ~30 min). Most international patient packages include airport pickup. Maglev train (PVG to Longyang Road) is a 7-minute experience worth taking once.
- Where should I stay?
- By hospital area: Ruijin / Huashan — Huaihai Road area (Andaz, JW Marriott Tomorrow Square, Le Royal Méridien). Zhongshan — Xuhui (Shangri-La Pudong alternative, Jin Jiang Tower). Fudan Cancer / Proton Center — Xuhui (Hilton Shanghai). Shanghai United Family Pudong — Jinqiao (Kerry Pudong, Pullman). Hospital coordinators arrange partner-hotel rates 15–30% below public rate.
- Shanghai vs Beijing for medical tourism?
- Shanghai wins for: cardiology and stem cell (Ruijin), oncology with proton therapy (Fudan), gastroenterology (Zhongshan), JCI expat infrastructure. Beijing wins for: complex neurosurgery (Tiantan), academic / diagnostic medicine (PUMC), TCM integrative care (Guang'anmen, Dongzhimen), military-grade complex cases (301). For most adult routine procedures, both are comparable — choose by which hospital's specialty matches your case.
- What about proton therapy in Shanghai?
- Shanghai Proton & Heavy Ion Center (Fudan University) is the only Chinese centre offering both proton and carbon-ion therapy, and one of the most experienced internationally. ~10,000 patients treated since opening. Course pricing $40,000–$120,000 depending on indication. Pre-treatment consultation, simulation and plan QA take ~2 weeks; treatment itself 4–8 weeks of daily fractions.
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