Founded in 1933 by Yan Fuqing, the first dean of the National Shanghai Medical College, the hospital specialises in lung cancer, difficult lung diseases, tuberculosis and occupational disease. It has 1,200 beds and national key clinical specialties in thoracic surgery, oncology, respiratory medicine and occupational disease, plus Shanghai’s lung-transplant engineering centre.
In 2024 it handled 1.46 million outpatient visits and 158,000 discharges, and performed 27,300 thoracic operations including 62 lung transplants, with an average hospital stay of only 3.4 days. It leads 40 international multi-centre clinical trials.
Why patients choose Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University
- 27,300 thoracic operations in 2024, including 62 lung transplants
- No. 3 in China for thoracic surgery, No. 2 for tuberculosis
- Average stay of just 3.4 days
- Leads 40 international multi-centre trials
National rankings
- Overall ranking Top 60 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
- 507 Zhengmin Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai
- Main phone
- +86 21-65115006
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The hospital’s name and address in Chinese, for taxis and ride-hailing apps.
上海市肺科医院
上海市杨浦区政民路507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
- 1,200 Beds
- 1.5M Outpatient visits a year
- 27.3K Operations a year
- 158K Inpatients a year
Figures as published by the hospital (2024).
Frequently asked questions
Where is Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University located?
Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University is in Shanghai, China. Address: 507 Zhengmin Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai.
Can foreign patients be treated at Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji 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 Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji 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 Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University known for?
Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University is particularly well known for Oncology and Tuberculosis.
