Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University

Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, was founded in 1937 and was the first large general hospital managed by Chinese people at that time. It is now affiliated with the National Health Commission, functions as a comprehensive teaching hospital of Fudan University, and is a public hospital. Overview for international patients Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University is listed in this directory as a Grade 3A hospital in Shanghai. In MedToChina's current directory, consultation areas connected with listed specialists include Cardiac Surgery, Liver Surgery, and Gastroenterology. This profile is intended to help international patients organize records and appointment questions before a hospital review. It is not a ranking, treatment guarantee, or promise of admission. When this hospital profile may be relevant Patients may use this profile when preparing surgical feasibility review, imaging-based procedure planning, post-operative complication review, or rehabilitation coordination, cardiac testing review, intervention planning questions, medication review, or peri-travel risk clarification, and digestive disease, liver disease, hepatobiliary imaging, endoscopy, or pathology review. The most useful first step is to send a concise case summary, the key medical records, and a clear question for the target department. Final department selection, appointment timing, and whether an in-person visit is appropriate depend on the hospital's review of the case. Documents to prepare before an appointment request - Passport name and date of birth matching the medical records. - A one-page diagnosis summary with current symptoms and treatment goals. - a one-page diagnosis and treatment summary, recent test reports with dates and reference ranges, current medications, allergies, and relevant medical history, operation notes, anesthesia history, implant or device details, rehabilitation notes, and original imaging files when available, ECG, echocardiogram, angiography, catheterization, cardiac imaging, and device records when relevant, and endoscopy reports, liver function trends, viral hepatitis markers, abdominal imaging, and pathology reports when relevant. - Current medications, allergies, prior treatment timeline, and travel constraints. - Insurance or payment questions, especially if admission, surgery, or repeated tests may be needed. Questions to ask before travel - Which department should review the case first? - Which records need English-Chinese translation before submission? - Are original imaging files, pathology slides, or repeat tests likely to be needed? - Is the visit expected to be outpatient only, or could inpatient evaluation be required? - What documents can the hospital provide for insurance reimbursement or follow-up care at home? Coordination note MedToChina supports record organization, translation, appointment communication, and logistics for international patients. Medical advice, diagnosis, treatment selection, and risk assessment must come from the hospital and licensed clinicians.