Tertiary Grade A International Dept

Shanghai General Hospital

上海市第一人民医院

About the Hospital

Shanghai General Hospital, founded on March 1, 1864 as "Shantung Hospital" (later "Gongji Hospital"), is one of China's earliest comprehensive century-old hospitals, now a large tertiary A-level comprehensive hospital affiliated with the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission, integrating medical care, teaching, and research. The hospital is renowned nationwide for its two National Clinical Key Specialties: Ophthalmology and Urology, holding national leadership in fundus disease diagnosis and minimally invasive urological surgery. Operating Northern Hongkou Campus and Southern Songjiang Campus with comprehensive clinical departments, the hospital undertakes important medical treatment responsibilities for Shanghai. As an early provider of international medical services among public hospitals, the International Medical Health Center on the 6th floor of Building 12 at the Northern Campus offers multilingual services in English and Japanese, equipped with 24-hour emergency services and direct billing partnerships with multiple international insurance companies. Appointment: +86-21-63243852.

International Patient Services

Language Support
  • English: Full Service
  • Japanese: Upon Request
  • Korean: Upon Request
  • Professional interpreters available
International Department
  • Dedicated international wing
  • VIP ward available
  • English medical records
  • Direct billing support
Payment & Insurance
  • Direct billing support: Available
  • Credit cards accepted
  • WeChat/Alipay available
  • Cash payment possible

Featured Departments (5)

Urology
Ophthalmology
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Cardiology
Gastroenterology

Nearby Resources

Hotels
  • 5-star hotels nearby
  • Business hotels
  • Budget options
Transportation
  • Airport: Shanghai
  • Metro access
  • Taxi / ride-hailing

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Last Updated: 2026-05-20

Source: Hospital official website

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