Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
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Hospital Overview
Ruijin Hospital, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, is a Class A Grade 3 comprehensive teaching hospital founded in 1907. Originally known as Guangci Hospital, it has developed into a large-scale medical institution integrating clinical care, medical education, scientific research, and emergency medical services.
Located in Shanghai’s Huangpu District, the hospital occupies approximately 120,000 square meters of land, with a total building area of 300,000 square meters. It operates more than 2,100 hospital beds and employs over 6,500 staff members.
The hospital has more than 50 clinical departments and centers, including four national key disciplines, 27 national key clinical specialties, and two national clinical specialty quality control centers. Its major clinical strengths include hematology, endocrinology and metabolism, cardiovascular medicine, neurology, oncology, and minimally invasive surgery.
Ruijin Hospital is among the first national pilot hospitals for high-quality public hospital development and serves as a national emergency medical rescue base. Its International Medical Center, Guangci Memorial Hospital, provides dedicated medical services for international patients.
City
Shanghai, Huangpu District, China
Hospital Positioning
Class A Grade 3 Comprehensive Teaching Hospital
Regional Medical
National Emergency Medical Rescue Base and National Medical Center (Comprehensive) Guidance Category Project
Year Established
Hospital Beds
Hospital Staff
Clinical Departments & Centers
Total Building Area
Core treatment areas
Main Clinical Specialties
The hospital has over 50 clinical departments and centers, 4 national key disciplines, 27 national key clinical specialties, 2 national clinical quality control centers.
Leading nationally and advanced globally in hematology, endocrine metabolism, cardiovascular diseases, and neurology.
Core Advantages
Achieved A++ rating in national public hospital performance assessment for 6 consecutive years, and was rated “National Civilized Unit” for 7 consecutive sessions.
Committed to protecting people’s life and health, continuously challenging technical limits and conquering difficult critical diseases. In the 1950s, successfully saved a steel worker with 89.3% severe burns, breaking the then international belief that “over 80% total burn area is incurable.”
The “Shanghai Protocol” for acute promyelocytic leukemia treatment increased 5-year survival rate from 10% to over 95%, making it the first curable leukemia.
Hospital Qualifications & Certifications
National medical qualifications, specialized clinical research platforms, and international healthcare accreditation supporting comprehensive medical services and advanced clinical care.
International Certifications
Guangci Memorial Hospital, Ruijin Hospital's International Medical Center, has obtained Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation.
Guangci Memorial Hospital provides dedicated medical services for international patients through Ruijin Hospital's International Medical Center.
The International Medical Center provides medical services in accordance with JCI accreditation standards.
Global Partnerships
Selected for the first batch of National Medical Center (Comprehensive) projects under the guidance category.
Designated as a national emergency medical rescue base, undertaking national emergency medical rescue responsibilities.
The hospital has 27 national key clinical specialties, including gastroenterology, cardiovascular medicine, endocrinology, hematology, and nephrology.
A national-level clinical research platform dedicated to endocrine and metabolic diseases.
The hospital operates two national clinical specialty quality control centers supporting clinical quality management and standardized medical services.
Pioneering Specialty Centers & Core Sciences
National key clinical specialties and specialized medical centers providing comprehensive diagnosis, advanced treatment, and clinical research across complex and critical diseases.
END
Endocrinology & Metabolism
HEM
Hematology
CAR
Cardiology
ONC
Oncology & Proton Therapy
BUR
Burn Treatment
SUR
General Surgery
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Department Overview
The department was established in the 1950s, with Shanghai Institute of Endocrinology founded in the 1960s. It is a national key discipline and clinical research center, ranked #1 nationally in endocrinology and metabolism for 11 consecutive years on Fudan Hospital Ranking.
Currently has 2 lifetime professors, 8 professors, 8 doctoral supervisors, 14 master’s supervisors.
Core Technologies
Diabetes precision diagnosis and treatment: Established “China Cardiometabolic and Cancer (4C) Study” long-term follow-up cohort
Thyroid nodule benign-malignant differential diagnosis: Gene mutation detection internationally leading
Obesity treatment: Established Chinese adolescent obesity cohort, first reported Chinese obesity gut microbiota characteristics
Metabolic surgery: Standardized bariatric/metabolic surgery
National standardized metabolic disease management center (MMC): 469 SOPs, managing 1 million diabetes patients
Non-invasive blood glucose detection: Developed mμSORS-based technology, published in Nature Metabolism
Ning Guang
Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering / Chief Physician / Professor / Doctoral Supervisor / President
Areas of expertise:
- Endocrine and metabolic diseases
- Diabetes mellitus
- Obesity management
Hematology
Department Overview
Hematology is a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment center with international influence in hematological diseases, a national key discipline. Led by Academicians Wang Zhenyi, Chen Zhu, and Chen Saijuan.
Diagnosed China’s first case of primary aldosteronism in 1957, laying foundation for Chinese endocrinology.
Core Technologies
Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) “Shanghai Protocol”: ATRA + arsenic trioxide, making APL the first curable leukemia
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: Routine auto/allogeneic HSCT
CAR-T cell therapy: Internationally leading cell therapy
Precision diagnosis and treatment: Molecular diagnosis guiding individualized treatment
Hemophilia diagnosis system: China’s first hemophilia diagnosis system established in 1954
Thrombosis and hemostasis research: Multiple pioneering achievements
Wang Zhenyi
Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering / Lifetime Professor / Recipient of the Medal of the Republic
Areas of expertise:
- Leukemia diagnosis and treatment
- Differentiation therapy
- Hematological diseases
Cardiology
Department Overview
Cardiology was established in 1952, comprising cardiology, hypertension, SJTU School of Medicine Cardiovascular Research Institute, and Shanghai Hypertension Institute. A national key discipline and key clinical specialty.
350 beds, 10 DSA machines, completing over 10,000 coronary, pacing electrophysiology, structural heart disease and peripheral vascular interventions annually.
Core Technologies
Coronary heart disease intervention: Over 10,000 coronary interventions annually
Radiofrequency ablation for arrhythmia: Complex arrhythmia treatment including AF ablation
Pacemaker implantation: CRT/ICD and other advanced pacing technologies
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR): Minimally invasive valve replacement
Left atrial appendage closure: Stroke prevention in AF
Precision hypertension treatment: Comprehensive management of resistant hypertension
Quan Weiwei
Chief Physician
Areas of expertise:
- Coronary artery disease
- Hypertension
- Heart failure
Oncology & Proton Therapy
Department Overview
Ruijin Cancer Proton Therapy Center is equipped with China’s first domestically-produced proton therapy system (SAPT-PS-01), starting trial operation in July 2023 and officially entering clinical use in November 2023.
As of 2025, completed over 1,300 proton radiotherapy cases covering over 50 tumor types.
Core Technologies
360-degree rotating proton therapy system: Activated May 2026, achieving “gantry moves, bed stays” treatment mode
Precise tumor radiotherapy: Multi-angle 3D conformal IMRT
Pediatric tumor proton therapy: Pioneered pediatric proton therapy in Shanghai
Recurrent/refractory tumor treatment: New options for patients with recurrence after conventional radiotherapy
Comprehensive chemoradiotherapy: Collaborating with oncology for comprehensive treatment plans
Tumor immunotherapy: Combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors
Chen Jiayi
Chief Physician / Professor / Director of Radiation Oncology
Areas of expertise:
- Cancer radiotherapy
- Proton therapy
Burn Treatment
Department Overview
Burn department is one of the birthplaces of Chinese burn medicine, famous worldwide for saving steel worker Qiu Caikang with 89.3% burns in 1958. Pioneered the “Ruijin Burn Fluid Resuscitation Formula.”
Core Technologies
Major burn treatment: Successfully treated patients with over 90% burns
Ruijin burn fluid resuscitation formula: Guiding global burn shock fluid resuscitation
Inhalation injury treatment: Comprehensive treatment of complex inhalation injuries
Post-burn scar repair: Comprehensive rehabilitation with plastic surgery techniques
Burn rehabilitation: Early rehabilitation intervention, functional reconstruction
Stem cell therapy: Innovative wound repair technology
General Surgery
Department Overview
General surgery is a national key clinical specialty and Shanghai Clinical Medical Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery. Has outstanding advantages in gastrointestinal tumors, pancreatic tumors, thyroid and breast diseases.
Core Technologies
Minimally invasive gastrointestinal tumor surgery: Laparoscopic gastrectomy, colorectal cancer radical surgery
Pancreatic tumor surgery: Pancreaticoduodenectomy and other complex surgeries
Thyroid/breast minimally invasive surgery: Endoscopic thyroid surgery, breast minimally invasive excision
Metabolic surgery: Standardized bariatric surgery
ERCP and related techniques: Endoscopic treatment of biliary-pancreatic diseases
Hernia repair: Laparoscopic hernia repair for adults and children
Advantages of cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment technologies :
- Proton Beam Therapy for Precision Cancer Treatment
Ruijin Hospital’s Cancer Proton Therapy Center uses the domestically produced SAPT-PS-01 proton therapy system to deliver targeted radiation treatment for selected cancers.
The center introduced a 360-degree rotating proton therapy system in May 2026, allowing the treatment gantry to rotate around the patient while the treatment bed remains stationary.
The technology supports precise radiation delivery for selected pediatric tumors, recurrent cancers, and other tumors requiring specialized radiotherapy.
- Precision Proton Radiotherapy / Targeted Radiation Delivery
- CAR-T Cell Therapy and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
The Department of Hematology provides CAR-T cell therapy and autologous or allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for selected hematological diseases.
Molecular diagnostic techniques support individualized treatment planning for patients with hematological malignancies.
These treatment approaches expand the available therapeutic options for patients with complex blood disorders.
- Advanced Cellular Therapy / Individualized Hematological Treatment
- Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Intervention
The Department of Cardiology provides advanced cardiovascular interventions, including coronary intervention, catheter ablation, cardiac pacemaker implantation, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and left atrial appendage closure.
Supported by 10 DSA systems, the department performs more than 10,000 cardiovascular and peripheral vascular interventional procedures annually, according to the hospital document.
These techniques provide catheter-based treatment options for selected cardiovascular conditions.
- Catheter-Based Cardiovascular Treatment / Advanced Interventional Technology
- Minimally Invasive and Robotic-Assisted Surgery
Ruijin Hospital provides minimally invasive surgical treatment for gastrointestinal tumors, pancreatic diseases, thyroid disorders, breast diseases, and other surgical conditions.
Its clinical capabilities include laparoscopic gastrectomy, colorectal cancer resection, endoscopic thyroid surgery, and complex pancreatic surgery.
The hospital’s advanced medical equipment includes the da Vinci Surgical System, supporting its surgical technology infrastructure.
- Minimally Invasive Surgery / Advanced Surgical Technology
Comprehensive Diagnosis and Treatment for Complex and Critical Diseases
Ruijin Hospital brings together specialists from more than 50 clinical departments and centers, including hematology, oncology, endocrinology, cardiology, neurology, general surgery, and other major medical disciplines.
Its comprehensive clinical infrastructure supports coordinated diagnosis and treatment for patients with complex medical conditions requiring expertise from multiple specialties.
The hospital’s oncology services include collaboration between radiation oncology and medical oncology to develop comprehensive treatment plans involving radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and other systemic treatments.
Its specialized clinical departments also provide advanced treatment for hematological malignancies, complex cardiovascular diseases, endocrine disorders, severe burns, and gastrointestinal and pancreatic tumors.
Through its integrated clinical and research infrastructure, the hospital provides specialized medical services for patients requiring complex disease management.
Modern Facilities and a Human-Centered Environment
Comprehensive medical facilities, advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment, specialized inpatient services, and dedicated international healthcare facilities support the hospital's clinical care and patient experience.
Hospital Environment
High-end medical equipment
Proton Therapy System
Ruijin Hospital’s Cancer Proton Therapy Center is equipped with the domestically produced SAPT-PS-01 proton therapy system, supporting precision radiotherapy for selected tumor types.
The center also introduced a 360-degree rotating proton treatment system in May 2026.
da Vinci Surgical System
The hospital’s advanced medical equipment includes the da Vinci Surgical System, a robotic-assisted surgical platform designed to support precise instrument control during selected minimally invasive procedures.
3.0T MRI System
The hospital is equipped with a 3.0T magnetic resonance imaging system, providing high-resolution imaging to support the diagnosis and evaluation of neurological, musculoskeletal, and other medical conditions.
Comprehensive Medical Facilities
- More than 2,100 hospital beds
- Over 50 clinical departments and centers
- Advanced diagnostic imaging equipment
- Specialized emergency medical services
- Dedicated international medical services
VIP International Patient Rooms
- VIP international inpatient services at Guangci Memorial Hospital
- Private bathroom facilities
- Comfortable inpatient environment
- VIP single room reference price: ¥2,000–5,000 per night (room charge only)
Nearby Accommodation Options
- InterContinental Shanghai Ruijin — approximately 5 minutes by car
- Andaz Xintiandi Shanghai — approximately 10 minutes by car
- JI Hotel near Ruijin Hospital — approximately 8 minutes on foot
Location and Transportation
Located in Shanghai's central Huangpu District, Ruijin Hospital is accessible by metro, public transportation, and private vehicle, with nearby accommodation, shopping districts, and dining facilities for patients and accompanying family members.
Hospital Address
197 Ruijin Second Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China (near Yongjia Road)
Airport Transportation
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Metro Line 1 → South Shaanxi Road Station
Distance: Approximately 15 km
Estimated Travel Time: Approximately 35 minutes
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Maglev → Metro Line 2 → Metro Line 1
Distance: Approximately 40 km
Estimated Travel Time: Approximately 50 minutes
Accommodation
InterContinental Shanghai Ruijin
Garden-style five-star hotel offering premium accommodation near the hospital.
5-min drive
¥1,200–2,500/night
Andaz Xintiandi Shanghai
Boutique five-star hotel located in Shanghai's Xintiandi district.
10-min drive
¥1,000–2,000/night
JI Hotel near Ruijin Hospital
Business hotel providing convenient accommodation within walking distance of the hospital.
8-min walk
¥400–700/night
City Transportation
Subway
Take Metro Line 1 to South Shaanxi Road Station, followed by an approximately 10-minute walk to the hospital. Alternatively, take Metro Line 9 to Dapuqiao Station, approximately 5 minutes on foot from the hospital. Metro Lines 10, 12, and 13 also serve Xintiandi Station.
Bus
The hospital is accessible via bus routes 17, 24, 36, 41, 96, 104, 780, and 786. Tunnel Bus Lines 1 and 8 also provide transportation connections to the surrounding area.
Driving
The hospital is located at 197 Ruijin Second Road, near the intersection with Yongjia Road in Huangpu District. On-site parking is available in the main building's underground parking garage. Parking Rate: ¥10 per hour Daily Maximum: ¥80
Surrounding Amenities
Xintiandi
Shopping & Commercial District
SML Center
Shopping & Dining
Tianzifang
Cultural & Leisure District
Huaihai Road
Shopping & Commercial Street
Site of the First CPC National Congress
Historical & Cultural Attraction
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