Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University

Changzheng Hospital, second hospital of the Naval Medical University in Shanghai, traces its roots to the Paulun Hospital of 1900 and ranks No. 8 in China for orthopaedics and No. 7 for radiology.

Checked against official sources · October 21, 2026

Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University

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Founded
1955
National ranking
Top 100 nationally (tier ⁦A⁩)
Top department
#8 in China · Orthopedics · 2023

The hospital descends from the Paulun Hospital founded by the German doctor Erich Paulun in 1900, later the hospital of National Tongji University; it became a military hospital in 1955 and is open to civilian patients. It has ten national key disciplines.

Its traditional strengths are orthopaedics (especially spine surgery and bone tumours such as chordoma), neurosurgery, nephrology, urology, plastic surgery and emergency medicine, with newer programmes in organ transplantation, orbital tumours, myeloma and lymphoma, sleep disorders and fungal infections.

Why patients choose Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University

  • No. 8 in China for orthopaedics
  • No. 7 in China for radiology
  • Spine surgery and bone-tumour centre
  • Roots in the 1900 Paulun Hospital

National rankings

Also nominated (next after the top 10)

From the China Hospital Rankings by the Fudan University Hospital Management Institute (2023 edition, published November 16, 2024), voted by more than 5,000 senior specialists of the Chinese Medical Association and the Chinese Medical Doctor Association.

Ranked departments

Departments in China’s national top 10 in the Fudan specialty reputation ranking. Open one for its ranking, what it treats and how to book.

Location and contact

Address
415 Fengyang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
Main phone
+86 21-81886999
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For international patients

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How to get treated here as an international patient

  1. Send us a summary of your medical records and goals. We check whether this hospital fits your case.
  2. We advise on the right department or specialist, with a realistic waiting time and cost range.
  3. We book through official hospital channels and help you prepare the documents you need.
  4. In China, a coordinator or medical escort can accompany you for registration, tests, payment and consultations.
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Frequently asked questions

Where is Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University located?

Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University is in Shanghai, China. Address: 415 Fengyang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai.

Can foreign patients be treated at Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University?

Major Chinese hospitals generally treat foreign patients who hold a valid passport. Language, registration and payment are the usual obstacles; our coordinators can help with appointments, interpretation and logistics.

How can I book an appointment at Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University?

Appointments are made through the hospital’s official channels, and well-known specialists are often booked weeks ahead. Send us your case and we will advise on the best route and the expected waiting time.

What is Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University known for?

Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University is particularly well known for Orthopedics and sports medicine and Radiology.

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