Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital

Overview — Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital

Departments

Leading Surgeries & Procedures

Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital is a world pioneer in microsurgery and limb replantation — the first successful forearm replantation in medical history was performed here in 1963. The Orthopedics Department performs complex joint replacements, spinal fusion surgeries, and sports medicine procedures. The Endocrinology Department is nationally leading in diabetic foot treatment and metabolic surgery. The hospital also excels in interventional cardiology and minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery.

Key Surgical Departments

Orthopedics is the hospital's flagship department, nationally ranked #1 for decades, specializing in microsurgery, joint replacement, spine surgery, and sports medicine. Endocrinology and Metabolism is a national key specialty, leading research in diabetes management and metabolic diseases. Cardiology provides comprehensive cardiac care including interventional procedures. Gastroenterology offers advanced endoscopic diagnostics and treatments. The International Medical Center coordinates all services for foreign patients.

Notable Physicians

The hospital's orthopedic legacy traces back to Prof. Chen Zhongwei, who performed the world's first successful forearm replantation. Current orthopedic leaders continue this tradition of microsurgical excellence. The Endocrinology Department is led by nationally recognized diabetes specialists who have contributed to international treatment guidelines.

International Patient Services at Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital

• International Patient VIP Channel
• Executive Health Screening Program
• Multidisciplinary Consultation (MDT) Service
• International Insurance Direct Billing

Accepted Insurance