Known historically as the “Gongji Hospital”, Shanghai General Hospital was the largest Western hospital in China when it opened in 1864. It recorded many Chinese firsts, including the first liver lobectomy, the first toe-to-thumb transfer and the first operation under acupuncture anaesthesia.
Today it hosts the National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases and has eight national key clinical specialty projects, with strong ophthalmology, urology, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, haematology and emergency medicine. It works with Cleveland Clinic, Israel’s Rabin Medical Center and the German Cancer Society.
Why patients choose Shanghai General Hospital (Shanghai First People’s Hospital)
- Founded in 1864 — one of China’s oldest Western hospitals
- National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases
- China’s first liver lobectomy and toe-to-thumb transfer
- Partnerships with Cleveland Clinic and Rabin Medical Center
National rankings
- Overall ranking Top 100 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.
Location and contact
- Address
- 85 Wujin Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai
- Main phone
- +86 21-63240090
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The hospital’s name and address in Chinese, for taxis and ride-hailing apps.
上海市第一人民医院
上海市虹口区武进路85号
For international patients
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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
- 8 National key clinical specialties
Figures as published by the hospital.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Shanghai General Hospital (Shanghai First People’s Hospital) located?
Shanghai General Hospital (Shanghai First People’s Hospital) is in Shanghai, China. Address: 85 Wujin Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai.
Can foreign patients be treated at Shanghai General Hospital (Shanghai First People’s 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 Shanghai General Hospital (Shanghai First People’s 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 Shanghai General Hospital (Shanghai First People’s Hospital) known for?
Shanghai General Hospital (Shanghai First People’s Hospital) is particularly well known for Ophthalmology.
