Main Government Hospitals

Shanghai has more than 500 public hospitals, so it should be relatively easy to find a local hospital near your residence. While foreigners are technically not allowed to set foot into a hospital without a special foreigners’ ward, it can be done as long as you are willing to endure long lines and put up with aloof service.

 

If you decide to go to a local hospital without a foreigner clinic and can’t speak Chinese, be sure to bring a translator or Chinese-speaking friend. Even the majority of the personnel at VIP foreigner branches will often only speak Chinese. Nevertheless, there are expats that stay loyal to their local hospitals and especially enjoy the economical prices when compared with the costly foreign-owned clinics.

 

 

First People’s Hospital International Medical Care Centre (6306 9480, www.firsthospital.cn)
This hospital is said to be one of China’s best. It is affiliated with Shanghai Jiao tong University and has a 24 hour emergency clinic available. Specialized research includes organ transplants, ophthalmology, anesthesiology and cardiovascular surgery. You can pay by cash, card or through insurance. The average consultation fee is around RMB 100 to RMB 200 (not including the cost of medication).

 

 

 

Renji Hospital, 6326 0930
Like the First People’s Hospital, RenJi is also affiliated with Jiao tong University, and was Shanghai’s first when it was established in 1844. It has a second campus in Pudong New District, known as east Renji Hospital (1630 Dong fang Lu; 5875 2345). The Clinical Centre for Rheumatic Disease and the Clinical Centre for Digestive Disease are its main focuses.

 

 

Ruijing Hospital (6437 0045, www.rjh.com.cn)
A leader in the Shanghai healthcare system, Ruijing Hospital serves as a teaching hospital under Shanghai Jiaotong University. Established in 1907, it has a staff of over 3300, and around 1774 sick beds. You can pay by credit card or be billed directly to your insurance. Services are available in English, French and Mandarin. The average consultation fee is RMB 300 for outpatient service and RMB 450 for emergency service.

 

 

 

Shanghai Changning Central District Hospital (6290 9911, www.cnchospital.com)
This hospital provides basic medical care as well as services from its ophthalmology, orthopedic, dermatology and traditional Chinese medicine departments, among others. It is known for its cardiovascular and orthopedic specialists. In 2004, it formed a joint-venture with Chindex international to establish the Shanghai United Family Hospital.

 

 

Shanghai Huanpu Central District Hospital, 6321 2487
Huangpu’s main public hospital has a range of expertise from breast cancer and cardiovascular disease to endocrinology, urology and ophthalmology. There is also and immunization specialist on staff and a traditional Chinese medicine outpatient clinic. Check-up packages available include a comprehensive medical examination with ECG and blood tests for around RMB 200

 

 

Shanghai Huashan Worldwide Medical Centre, 6248 3986
Huashan hospital has a reputation as one of Shanghai’s best places for medical care. It combines traditional Chinese medicine with western practices, and has a strong neurology department. Research institutions associated with the hospital include the Huashan School of Clinical Medicine and the WHO Collaborating Centre for Neurology. There is 24 hour emergency service available, and patients can pay with cash or card. Consultation fees vary – outpatient service is RMB 250, emergency service between 17:00 and 22:00 costs RMB350, and emergency service between 22:00 and 8:00 is RMB 450.

 

 

Shanghai Jing’an Central District Hospital, 6247 4530
Jing’an’s central public hospital is a teaching establishment affiliated with Shanghai’s TCM and Tongji Universities. Besides its traditional Chinese medicine department, it is also known for treating digestive disorders, and has a range of outpatient services including gynecology, infertility and general physical examinations. The hospital also has a number of internationally manufactured machines, such as a CT scanner.

 

 

Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, (6630 0588, www.shdsyy.com.cn)
Founded in 1910, this teaching hospital is affiliated with Tongji University and its focus lies with a traditional Chinese medicine approach to cardiovascular disease. The university has also done intensive research on throat cancer and haematosis, in addition to offering services from its departments in ophthalmology, orthopedics, endocrinology and traditional Chinese medicine.

 

 

 

 

Xinhua Hospital (6579 0000, www.xinhua-scmc.com.cn)
This hospital is affiliated with Jiaotong University’s School of Medicine, and specifically concentrates on pediatric care and research. It’s most well-known for its Centre for Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease and its Centre for Pediatric Surgery of Abnormalities. There are more than 1300 patient beds and it regularly sees over two million outpatients per years.

 

 

Zhongshan Hospital (6404 1990, www.zshospital.com)
Affiliated with Fudan University, this is a general hospital that specializes in cancer research and treatment. The focus is on diagnosing and curing liver cancer, as well as heart, kidney and lung disease. There is a 24 hour emergency service and clinic available, and patients can pay with cash or card. An average consultation fee is around RMB 100 to RMB 300.