Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University (Red House Hospital)

The Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University — Shanghai’s “Red House Hospital” — was China’s first women’s hospital (1884) and is No. 3 in the country for obstetrics and gynaecology.

Checked against official sources · October 21, 2026

Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University (Red House Hospital)

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Founded
1884
National ranking
Top 100 nationally (tier ⁦A⁩)
Top department
#3 in China · Obstetrics & gynecology · 2023

The hospital grew from the Margaret Williamson Hospital, founded in 1884 with funds from the American Margaret Williamson; its red-brick building gave it the popular name “Red House Hospital”. It now has two campuses, 820 beds and about 1.7 million outpatient visits a year.

Its departments cover general and oncological gynaecology, reproductive endocrinology, prenatal diagnosis and foetal medicine, maternal medicine, neonatology and breast disease, along with the Fudan sperm bank and the Shanghai fertility preservation centre. Gynaecology and obstetrics are both national key clinical specialties.

Why patients choose Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University (Red House Hospital)

  • China’s first women’s hospital (1884)
  • No. 3 in China for obstetrics and gynaecology
  • Shanghai fertility preservation centre
  • About 1.7 million visits a year

National rankings

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
419 Fangxie Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
Main phone
+86 21-33189900
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Campuses

  • Huangpu campus Open in map 419 Fangxie Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
  • Yangpu campus Open in map 128 Shenyang Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai

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.
Hospital background and scale
  • 820 Beds
  • 1.7M Outpatient visits a year
  • 74K Inpatients a year
  • 2 National key clinical specialties

Figures as published by the hospital.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University (Red House Hospital) located?

Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University (Red House Hospital) is in Shanghai, China. Address: 419 Fangxie Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai.

Can foreign patients be treated at Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University (Red House Hospital)?

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 Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University (Red House Hospital)?

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 Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University (Red House Hospital) known for?

Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University (Red House Hospital) is particularly well known for Obstetrics and gynaecology.

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