As a global metropolis, Shanghai has emerged as a leading destination for international healthcare. With a government-backed strategy to become a global medical hub, the city has developed a comprehensive international medical service system to cater to foreign residents, business travelers, and medical tourists. 2024 saw the implementation of the nation's first local standard for international medical services, solidifying Shanghai's position as a pioneer in this field.

1. Shanghai Jiahui International Hospital

Shanghai Jiahui International Hospital is a landmark private international hospital located in Xuhui District. Jiahui has rapidly become a key player in Shanghai's private healthcare landscape for expatriates. Jiahui offers a comprehensive range of services similar to a multi-specialty Western hospital, including 24/7 emergency care, internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and specialist clinics. Strong connections with institutions like Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital ensure high clinical quality and operational standards. The hospital provides multilingual services, including English, with direct billing available for most major international insurance plans.

2. Huashan Hospital Fudan University — International Medical Center

Established in 1989, Huashan Hospital's International Medical Center is Shanghai's earliest medical institution dedicated to international patient services. Over three decades, it has provided more than one million outpatient and emergency services to patients from over 100 countries and regions, making it Shanghai's largest foreign inpatient service provider. Its annual outpatient volume now reaches around 40,000 visits.

With prestigious international accreditations from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua), the Center operates a 24/7 emergency hotline and provides multi-language medical services including English, Japanese, French, Korean, and more.

3. Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine — International Services Department

Founded in 1844 by English medical missionary William Lockhart, Renji Hospital is the first hospital in Shanghai to practice Western medicine, with a history of over 180 years.

Its International Medical Service Center has nearly 100 beds in single or double rooms and sees over 2,000 international patients annually from countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, Japan, and South Korea. Medical services are provided by Renji's highly specialized doctors with extensive overseas experience, providing expert medical diagnosis and treatment, nursing care, and patient services in both English and French.

4. Shanghai East Hospital — International Medical Department

Shanghai East Hospital's International Medical Department focuses on expatriates, compatriots from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, patients covered by commercial health insurance, and those with premium healthcare needs.

It maintains a 24-hour outpatient + emergency + hospitalization full-time service tradition and has built a multi-disciplinary diagnosis and treatment system covering general practice, internal medicine, surgery, gynecology and pediatrics, otolaryngology, rehabilitation, and traditional Chinese medicine. It comes with an independent medical area, star-standard wards, and professional operating rooms, offering a one-stop closed-loop service covering outpatient, emergency, inpatient, health checkup, and rehabilitation.

5. Ruijin Hospital — International Medical Care Center

Ruijin Hospital's International Medical Care Center was established in 1998 as a high-end medical center integrating prevention, healthcare, medical treatment, and rehabilitation. It brings together Ruijin Hospital's best resources to provide comprehensive, personalized healthcare in a compassionate atmosphere. Service languages include Mandarin, English, and French.

The International Medical Care Center has been pioneering various regional ventures in partnership with Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University and Shanghai Customs College. Regarding advanced technology, Ruijin Hospital has performed over 3,000 Da Vinci robotic surgeries, and in cancer research, it has developed combination therapies that have increased tumor suppression rates.

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Longhua Hospital Shanghai University of TCM — International Medical Tourism Pilot

As a TCM hospital designated by Shanghai as an international medical tourism pilot, Longhua Hospital has become an "international window" showcasing TCM culture. It has designed exclusive service packages for healthy inbound tourists, covering wellness exercises, sachet making, and medicinal herb identification, and has been actively hosting inbound tourist groups for immersive TCM experiences.