Shanghai pilot institutions

Shanghai's international medical tourism pilot institutions

Shanghai launched its international medical tourism pilot program in two waves — private institutions in 2020, then public hospitals from 2023 (now 22 approved public units) — with dedicated international departments, foreign-card and insurance billing, and bilingual care. We help you book them, translate for you, and stay by your side at every visit (带看).

Confirmed pilot institutions

Where international patients are welcome in Shanghai

The institutions below are publicly confirmed by official sources — the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission's 2020 notice and the 2023 public hospital pilot (13 named at the 2024 award ceremony, since expanded to 22 approved public units). The authoritative roster is published by the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission; we update this page as more names are confirmed.

Public hospital pilot units (13 named)

Designated by the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission and Shanghai Medical Insurance Bureau in September 2023 and formally recognized in September 2024. These are Shanghai's strongest three-level (tertiary) general and specialty hospitals.

复旦大学附属华山医院

Huashan Hospital, Fudan University 公立三甲 · Public
  • Neurology & neurosurgery
  • Dermatology
  • International medical center

Shanghai's pioneer in international healthcare since 1989 and a national reference center for neurology and neurosurgery — its international medical center treats more foreign inpatients than any other hospital in Shanghai.

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复旦大学附属儿科医院

Children's Hospital of Fudan University 公立三甲 · Public
  • General pediatrics
  • Neonatology
  • Complex pediatric care

One of China's national children's medical centers, leading in neonatal care and complex pediatric diseases — the first choice for families traveling with seriously ill children.

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上海交通大学医学院附属瑞金医院

Ruijin Hospital, SJTU School of Medicine 公立三甲 · Public
  • Endocrinology & metabolism
  • Hematology
  • International ward with ICU

A top-tier university hospital famous for endocrinology, hematology and minimally invasive surgery, with a dedicated international medical department that includes an ICU for international patients.

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上海市第一人民医院

Shanghai General Hospital 公立三甲 · Public
  • Ophthalmology
  • Urology
  • General surgery

A century-old general hospital whose ophthalmology program is a national clinical research center, with long experience in international patient services.

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复旦大学附属中山医院

Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University 公立三甲 · Public
  • Cardiology
  • Liver cancer surgery
  • Endoscopy & minimally invasive

A national leader in cardiology, liver surgery and minimally invasive endoscopy, running its international department and Sheshan campus as two dedicated platforms for international patients.

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上海交通大学医学院附属仁济医院

Renji Hospital, SJTU School of Medicine 公立三甲 · Public
  • Gastroenterology
  • Rheumatology & immunology
  • Liver transplantation

Shanghai's first Western medicine hospital, today a national center for gastroenterology, rheumatology and liver transplantation, with a dedicated international outpatient clinic at its north campus.

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上海中医药大学附属龙华医院

Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of TCM 公立三甲 · Public
  • TCM oncology
  • Acupuncture
  • TCM orthopedics

A flagship traditional Chinese medicine hospital and national research base for TCM oncology — a leading choice for integrative cancer care.

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中国福利会国际和平妇幼保健院

International Peace Maternity & Child Health Hospital (IPMCH) 公立三甲 · Public
  • Obstetrics
  • Gynecology
  • Maternal & child health

A celebrated women's and children's hospital under the China Welfare Institute and one of the first Shanghai institutions named to the international medical tourism pilot, with an international reputation in maternity care.

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上海儿童医学中心

Shanghai Children's Medical Center (SCMC) 公立三甲 · Public
  • Pediatric cardiology
  • Childhood hematology & oncology
  • Rare diseases

A national children's medical center renowned for pediatric cardiac surgery and childhood cancer care, and one of Shanghai's most experienced international pediatric teams.

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上海交通大学附属第六人民医院

Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, SJTU 公立三甲 · Public
  • Orthopedics
  • Limb replantation
  • Endocrinology & metabolism

The birthplace of limb replantation surgery and a national leader in orthopedics and endocrinology — trusted by athletes and complex trauma patients alike.

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上海市第一妇婴保健院

Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital 公立三甲 · Public
  • Obstetrics
  • Fetal medicine
  • Assisted reproduction

One of China's most respected maternity hospitals, known for high-risk obstetrics, fetal medicine and assisted reproduction, with a newly expanded international outpatient wing.

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上海交通大学医学院附属新华医院

Xinhua Hospital, SJTU School of Medicine 公立三甲 · Public
  • Rare diseases
  • Neonatal surgery
  • Scoliosis correction

A dual pediatric-adult hospital with nationally recognized rare disease, neonatal surgery and scoliosis programs — its international ward cares for patients from the UK, Singapore, Russia and beyond.

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复旦大学附属华东医院

Huadong Hospital, Fudan University 公立三甲 · Public
  • Geriatric medicine
  • Rehabilitation
  • Health management

Fudan University's geriatrics center, with deep expertise in elderly medicine, rehabilitation and comprehensive health management for mature patients.

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Private pilot institutions (designated 2020)

Selected by the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission from 56 applicants and published in its official August 2020 notice — international-standard private hospitals and specialist centers.

上海嘉会国际医院

Jiahui International Hospital 私立国际 · Private
  • Family medicine
  • Oncology, orthopedics, women's & children's
  • Insurance direct billing

Shanghai's landmark international hospital in strategic partnership with Massachusetts General Hospital — bilingual, family-medicine driven, with a large foreign physician team and seamless insurance direct billing.

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上海德达医院

DeltaHealth Hospital Shanghai 私立专科 · Private
  • Cardiac surgery
  • Aortic disease
  • Rapid cardiac response

A cardiovascular specialty hospital led by Prof. Sun Lizhong, pioneer of the "Sun procedure" for aortic disease, delivering acute heart surgery within about 90 minutes of arrival.

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上海市质子重离子医院

Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center (SPHIC) 专业机构 · Specialized
  • Proton & heavy-ion therapy
  • Precision radiotherapy
  • Head, neck & thoracic tumors

China's first proton and heavy-ion therapy center — a precision radiotherapy powerhouse for tumors that are hard to treat with conventional surgery or radiation.

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上海国际医学中心

Shanghai International Medical Center (SIMC) 私立综合 · Private
  • Premium general care
  • JCI-standard processes
  • Specialists from top hospitals

A JCI-standard general hospital in Pudong that brings together leading specialists from Shanghai's top public hospitals under one international roof.

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上海禾新医院

Landseed International Hospital 私立国际 · Private
  • Family medicine
  • 24-hour care
  • Maternal-child care & health management

The first Taiwan-funded hospital in mainland China and the flagship of the Landseed International Medical Group, offering round-the-clock family medicine, maternal-child care and health management for expats.

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上海冬雷脑科医院

Shanghai BDG Brain Hospital 私立专科 · Private
  • Neurosurgery
  • Cerebrovascular disease
  • Brain health management

A tertiary brain hospital founded by Prof. Song Donglei, formerly of Huashan Hospital's neurosurgery department, specializing in cerebrovascular disease, brain tumors and minimally invasive brain care.

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上海爱尔眼科医院

Shanghai Aier Eye Hospital 私立专科 · Private
  • Refractive surgery
  • Cataract
  • Retina & pediatric ophthalmology

The flagship Shanghai hospital of Aier Eye Care, one of the world's largest eye hospital groups, known for femtosecond-laser cataract and refractive surgery.

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上海泰坤堂中医医院

Shanghai Taikuntang Chinese Medicine Hospital 私立中医 · Private
  • TCM gynecology
  • Integrative gynecology
  • Specialized formulas

China's first modern TCM institution focused on gynecology, combining classical Chinese medicine with integrative protocols for conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome and infertility.

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上海华顺医院

Shanghai Huashun Hospital 中外合资 · Sino-foreign JV
  • General care
  • Sports medicine & rehabilitation
  • Wellness stays

A Sino-foreign joint-venture hospital blending general, maternal-child, eye and sports medicine care with rehabilitation and wellness services.

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上海新瑞医疗中心

Shanghai Xinrui Medical Center (ParkwayHealth) 私立国际 · Private
  • Family medicine
  • Obstetrics & gynecology
  • Accessible downtown location

An international-standard medical center in the heart of Shanghai (People's Square), now operated by ParkwayHealth — convenient for downtown visitors and residents alike.

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List is based on publicly confirmed official information and is updated continuously. The public hospital pilot has expanded to 22 approved institutions since late 2025; the 9 additions beyond the 13 named above await official publication, and we add them as soon as they are confirmed. The same 2020 notice also listed 10 seed-cultivation institutions: United Family New City Hospital, C-MER Vision, Shanghai V-Line Medical Cosmetic Hospital, Shanghai Yao Xin Clinic, Seoul LG Aesthetic Hospital, Shanghai Yongyuanxing (Everwin) Women's Hospital, Shanghai Yuanhe Xinyong Clinic, Shanghai Life Tree Medical Cosmetic Clinic, Shanghai Pubin Children's Hospital, and Shanghai USMD Jufu Li Hospital. The authoritative roster is published by the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission; hospital details and appointment availability are subject to each institution.

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