Shanghai Donglei Brain Hospital
This study integrates multiple diseases, breaking down their causes, symptoms, and key diagnostic and treatment points.
Hospital Overview
Shanghai Donglei Brain Hospital is a tertiary brain specialty hospital approved by the Shanghai Health Commission. Officially opened in October 2019, the hospital specializes in neurosurgery, cerebrovascular diseases, brain tumors, neurological disorders, and comprehensive brain health management. Founded by Donglei Brain Surgeon Group, the hospital provides specialized neurological care through experienced medical teams and advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies.
City
Located in Qingpu District, Shanghai, China.
Hospital Positioning
A tertiary brain specialty hospital specializing in neurosurgery, neurological disorders, and comprehensive brain health management.
Regional Medical
One of Shanghai’s first international medical tourism pilot institutions, providing specialized neurological care and international patient services.
Officially Opened
Hospital Area
Inpatient Beds
Core Doctors
Annual Surgeries
Core treatment areas
Main Treatment Focus
Cerebrovascular disease, brain tumors, functional neurosurgery, spinal cord and spine diseases, neurology, sleep disorders, neurological critical care, neurological rehabilitation
Core Advantages
– China’s first brain specialty hospital built by a doctor group
– Led by Professor Song Donglei, founder of Donglei Brain Surgeon Group
– Core experts mostly from Huashan Hospital and Tiantan Hospital
– Annual surgical volume over 2,000 cases, with 90% being Grade 3-4 surgeries
– Cooperation with multiple commercial insurance companies including Taikang and Ping An
– Nantong University teaching hospital
– First batch of Shanghai international medical tourism pilot institutions
Authoritative Qualifications and International Medical Collaboration
Tertiary specialty hospital qualifications, academic partnerships, and international medical insurance cooperation support comprehensive neurological care.
Global Partnerships
The hospital has established cooperation with more than 30 international insurance companies and provides direct billing services through multiple international medical insurance providers.
The hospital's international department provides multilingual medical services and dedicated case managers who accompany international patients throughout their medical care journey.
Specialized Qualifications
Specialty Centers & Core Medical Sciences
Specialized neurosurgery, cerebrovascular intervention, neurology, and neurospine services supported by experienced clinical teams.
NS
Neurosurgery Department
CVD
Cerebrovascular Disease Team
NEU
Neurology Department
NSP
Neurospine Center
Neurosurgery Department
Department Overview
Neurosurgery is the core department of the hospital, led by two top experts, Professor Song Donglei and Professor Gao Liang, with excellent capabilities in cerebrovascular disease, brain tumors, and spinal cord and spine diseases.
Core Technologies
1. Brain aneurysm interventional embolization and craniotomy clipping
2. Curative embolization treatment of cerebral arteriovenous malformations
3. Carotid artery stenosis stenting and endarterectomy
4. Moyamoya disease STA-MCA bypass surgery
5. Microscopic surgery for brain tumors
6. Neuroendoscopic minimally invasive skull base surgery
7. Microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm
8. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease
Prof. Song Donglei
President / Chief Expert / Chief Physician of Neurosurgery
Areas of expertise:
- Minimally invasive and traditional surgical treatment of complex cerebrovascular diseases and brain tumors.
- Interventional embolization and microsurgical clipping of complex intracranial aneurysms.
- Surgical treatment of cerebral arteriovenous malformations and carotid artery stenosis.
- Minimally invasive microsurgery for various types of brain tumors.
Cerebrovascular Disease Team
Department Overview
The Cerebrovascular Disease Team is a key team of the hospital, led by Director Gai Yanting and Director Wang Wei, specializing in minimally invasive interventional treatment and microscopic surgery for cerebrovascular diseases.
Core Technologies
1. Interventional embolization for complex intracranial aneurysms
2. Onyx minimally invasive embolization for cerebral arteriovenous malformations
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4. Emergency interventional thrombectomy for intracranial major arterial occlusion
5. Comprehensive interventional and surgical treatment for dural arteriovenous fistulas
6. Stent intervention for intracranial and extracranial cerebrovascular stenosis
Dr. Gai Yanting
Associate Chief Physician / Core Expert of Donglei Brain Surgeon Group
Areas of expertise:
- Interventional embolization of complex intracranial aneurysms.
- Curative embolization of cerebral arteriovenous malformations.
- Transvenous embolization of cerebral arteriovenous malformations and dural arteriovenous fistulas.
- Stent intervention for intracranial and extracranial cerebrovascular stenosis.
Neurology Department
Department Overview
The Neurology Department specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases, with extensive experience in Parkinson’s disease, sleep disorders, and cerebrovascular diseases.
Core Technologies
1. One-stop diagnosis and treatment for Parkinson’s disease
2. Polysomnography for sleep disorders
3. Acute cerebrovascular disease and secondary prevention
4. Cognitive dysfunction assessment and treatment
5. Standardized diagnosis and treatment of headache and dizziness
6. Neuroimmune disease treatment
Dr. Peng Fangqiang
Attending Physician in Neurology / Core Physician of Donglei Brain Surgeon Group
Areas of expertise:
- Diagnosis and treatment of cerebral infarction, cerebral arteriosclerosis, and cerebrovascular stenosis.
- Cerebral and spinal angiography and interventional treatment of cerebrovascular diseases.
- Medical management and critical care for cerebral hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage.
- Diagnosis and treatment of migraine, vertigo, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease.
Neurospine Center
Department Overview
The Neurospine Center specializes in minimally invasive treatment of spinal cord and spine diseases, with professional expertise in spinal stenosis, disc herniation, and syringomyelia.
Core Technologies
1. Minimally invasive surgery for spinal cord and spine tumors under neuroendoscopy
2. Minimally invasive surgery for cervical and lumbar diseases
3. Decompression and expansion surgery for spinal stenosis
4. Comprehensive treatment for spinal degenerative diseases
5. Surgery for syringomyelia
6. Radiofrequency ablation for disc herniation
Dr. Wen Chaolun
Deputy Director of Neurospine Center
Areas of expertise:
- Minimally invasive treatment of lumbar disc herniation.
- Surgical treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis.
- Comprehensive management of spinal degenerative diseases.
Advantages of Cutting-Edge Diagnostic and Treatment Technologies
- Neurointerventional Treatment
Minimally invasive interventional procedures for complex intracranial aneurysms, cerebral arteriovenous malformations, cerebrovascular stenosis, and acute major arterial occlusion.
- Neurointervention / Cerebrovascular Diseases
- Microsurgical Neurosurgery
Microsurgical treatment of complex brain tumors, intracranial aneurysms, cerebral vascular malformations, and other neurological conditions requiring precise surgical intervention.
- Brain Tumor Surgery / Cerebrovascular Microsurgery
- Minimally Invasive Neuroendoscopic Surgery
Neuroendoscopic surgical techniques for selected skull base tumors, spinal cord tumors, spinal disorders, and other neurological conditions.
- Neuroendoscopy / Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Deep Brain Stimulation
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is provided as a surgical treatment option for selected patients with Parkinson’s disease.
- DBS / Functional Neurosurgery
Multidisciplinary Care for Complex Neurological Diseases
The hospital provides multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment for complex neurological conditions, integrating expertise in neurosurgery, neurology, cerebrovascular intervention, neurocritical care, and neurological rehabilitation.
Multidisciplinary collaboration supports individualized treatment planning for patients with complex brain tumors, cerebrovascular diseases, severe neurological injuries, spinal cord disorders, and other conditions requiring coordinated medical and surgical care.
Multidisciplinary collaboration supports individualized treatment planning for patients with complex brain tumors, cerebrovascular diseases, severe neurological injuries, spinal cord disorders, and other conditions requiring coordinated medical and surgical care.
Modern Medical Facilities and Patient-Centered Care
Specialized neurological facilities, advanced diagnostic equipment, and comfortable inpatient environments support comprehensive brain and neurological care.
Hospital Environment
High-end medical equipment
Siemens 128-Slice CT
Advanced computed tomography equipment supports diagnostic imaging and clinical assessment of cerebrovascular diseases, brain tumors, and other neurological conditions.
3.0T MRI
High-field magnetic resonance imaging supports detailed assessment of brain, spinal cord, and neurological conditions, assisting clinical diagnosis and treatment planning.
Leica Surgical Microscope
Advanced surgical microscopy supports precise visualization during complex neurosurgical procedures, including brain tumor microsurgery and cerebrovascular surgery.
Multilingual Medical Environment
- Multilingual medical services provided by the international department.
- Dedicated case managers for international patients.
- Full-process accompanying services during medical care.
- International medical insurance cooperation and direct billing services.
High-end ward amenities
- Warm-toned patient rooms designed for comfort.
- Private bathrooms.
- LCD televisions and accompanying sofa beds.
- Single room reference: approximately ¥800–1,500 per night (room charge only).
Patient Accommodation Options
- Cordis Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao: Approximately 10 minutes by car, ¥1,000–2,000 per night.
- Grand Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao: Approximately 8 minutes by car, ¥600–1,200 per night.
- JI Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao: Approximately 5 minutes by car, ¥350–600 per night.
Location and Transportation
Shanghai Donglei Brain Hospital is located in Qingpu District, Shanghai, with convenient access to Hongqiao International Airport, Hongqiao Railway Station, public transportation, and nearby accommodation facilities.
Hospital Address
No. 988, Huaxu Road, Xujing Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai, China
Airport Transportation
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Approximately 20 minutes by taxi.
20 minutes
Taxi fare: approximately ¥40.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
60 minutes
Taxi fare: approximately ¥150.
Accommodation
Cordis Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao
International five-star business hotel located approximately 10 minutes by car from the hospital.
10-min drive
¥1,000–2,000/night
Grand Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao
Mid-to-upscale business hotel located approximately 8 minutes by car from the hospital.
8-min drive
¥600–1,200/night
JI Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao
Business hotel located approximately 5 minutes by car from the hospital.
5-min drive
¥350–600/night
City Transportation
Subway
Metro Line 17 Exit at Panlong Road Station (Exit 2), then transfer to Bus Route 1503 and get off at Huaxu Road North Qing Highway (South) Station. Metro Line 2 Exit at Xujing East Station (Exit 8), then transfer to Bus Route 1503.
Bus
Bus Route 1503 provides direct access to the hospital entrance. Other nearby bus routes include the Bai-Xu Line and Route 773.
Driving & Parking
Take the G15 Expressway and exit at North Qing Highway. The hospital is approximately 200 meters from the exit. The document also lists the hospital as approximately 200 meters from an S20 Expressway exit.
Surrounding Amenities
Hongqiao Transportation Hub
Hongqiao Railway Station and Hongqiao International Airport are approximately 7 kilometers from the hospital.
National Exhibition and Convention Center
National Exhibition and Convention Center
Vanke Sky City
Nearby commercial facilities offering shopping, dining, and other services.
Panlong Ancient Town
A nearby commercial and leisure destination with dining and shopping facilities.
Hospital Café
An on-site café provides a convenient place for patients and their families to relax.
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