Ruijin Hospital was founded in 1907 as Guangci (St. Marie’s) Hospital and is now affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. It is one of Shanghai’s largest hospitals and a national leader in several specialties.
Physicians and scientists associated with Ruijin and the Shanghai Institute of Hematology developed the use of all-trans retinoic acid and arsenic trioxide for acute promyelocytic leukemia, turning a once highly fatal leukemia into one of the most curable. Today the hospital is also a major center for endocrinology, metabolic disease and many surgical specialties.
Why patients choose Ruijin Hospital
- Founded in 1907 as Guangci Hospital
- Home of the “Shanghai protocol” for acute promyelocytic leukaemia
- Developed the “Ruijin formula” for burn resuscitation used worldwide
- Performed China’s first heart and liver transplants in the 1970s
National rankings
- Overall ranking Top 20 nationally (tier A++++)
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.
- Endocrinology and metabolism #1 in China
- Hematology #3 in China
- Burn care and wound repair #3 in China
- General surgery #4 in China
- Critical care medicine #4 in China
- Respiratory medicine #5 in China
- Emergency medicine #5 in China
- Rheumatology and immunology #6 in China
Show all 18 ranked departments
Specialists
- Leukemia
- Acute promyelocytic leukemia
- Molecular genetics of blood cancers
- Endocrine and metabolic diseases
- Diabetes
- Large population studies of diabetes and its risk factors
- Endocrine disorders
- Metabolic diseases
Location and contact
- Address
- 197 Ruijin Er Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
- Main phone
- +86 21-64370045
Campuses
- Main campus Open in map 197 Ruijin Er Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
- North campus Open in map 999 Xiwang Road, Jiading District, Shanghai
- Proton therapy centre Open in map 889 Shuangding Road, Jiading District, Shanghai
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The hospital’s name and address in Chinese, for taxis and ride-hailing apps.
上海交通大学医学院附属瑞金医院
上海市黄浦区瑞金二路197号
- North campus 上海市嘉定区希望路999号
- Proton therapy centre 上海市嘉定区双丁路889号
For international patients
- International patient department
- Yes
- How to book
- International department, Phone, and Email
- Documents needed
- Not yet verified
- Languages spoken
- English
- Fee tiers
- Not yet verified
- Payment methods
- Not yet verified
- Foreign bank cards accepted
- Not yet verified
- Typical wait for a first appointment
- Not yet verified
- Visa invitation letter
- Not yet verified
- Direct billing with international insurers
- Yes
International medical department
- Phone
- +86 21 6467 8970
- vip@rjh.com.cn
- Location
- Building 10 (outpatient B1F–1F; inpatient 19F–20F) and Building 9 (12F), 197 Ruijin Er Road, Huangpu District
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8:00–17:00 (phone 8:00–11:30, 13:30–16:30)
Official contact published by the hospital. Prefer someone to handle it in your language? Our coordinators can book for you.
International patient information verified on October 14, 2026.
How to get treated here as an international patient
- Send us a summary of your medical records and goals. We check whether this hospital fits your case.
- We advise on the right department or specialist, with a realistic waiting time and cost range.
- We book through official hospital channels and help you prepare the documents you need.
- In China, a coordinator or medical escort can accompany you for registration, tests, payment and consultations.
Hospital background and scale
- 1,693 Beds
- 3,776 Staff
- 22 National key clinical specialties
- 5 Academicians
Figures as published by the hospital.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ruijin Hospital located?
Ruijin Hospital is in Shanghai, China. Address: 197 Ruijin Er Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai.
Can foreign patients be treated at Ruijin 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 Ruijin 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 Ruijin Hospital known for?
Ruijin Hospital is particularly well known for Hematology, Endocrinology and metabolism, Cardiology and cardiac surgery, Oncology, Neurology, Rheumatology and immunology, General surgery, Respiratory medicine, Nephrology, Dermatology, Burn care and wound repair, Critical care medicine, Emergency medicine, Infectious diseases, Radiology, Nuclear medicine, Ultrasound medicine, and Laboratory medicine.
