Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital is a teaching hospital of Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. In 1963 a team led by Chen Zhongwei performed the world’s first successful replantation of a completely severed hand, which made the hospital a pioneer of microsurgery.
Today it ranks second in China for orthopedics and sixth for endocrinology in the Fudan ranking, and is also strong in sports medicine, ear, nose and throat surgery and diabetes care.
Why patients choose Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital
- Performed the world’s first successful limb replantation in 1963
- Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes
- National key specialties in orthopaedics, endocrinology, ENT, imaging, sports and emergency medicine
- About 3.6 million visits a year
National rankings
- Overall ranking Top 40 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
- 600 Yishan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai
- Main phone
- +86 21-64369181
Campuses
- Xuhui campus Open in map 600 Yishan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai
- Lingang campus Open in map 222 Huanhu West 3rd Road, Nanhui New City, Pudong
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The hospital’s name and address in Chinese, for taxis and ride-hailing apps.
上海市第六人民医院
上海市徐汇区宜山路600号
- Lingang campus 上海市浦东新区南汇新城环湖西三路222号
For international patients
- International patient department
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- How to book
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- Documents needed
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- Languages spoken
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- Foreign bank cards accepted
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- Visa invitation letter
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- Direct billing with international insurers
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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
- 1,766 Beds
- 3.6M Outpatient visits a year
- 80.9K Operations a year
- 93K Inpatients a year
Figures as published by the hospital (2014).
Frequently asked questions
What is Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital known for?
Orthopedics and microsurgery, including limb replantation and complex trauma, and diabetes care through the Shanghai Diabetes Institute.
Where is Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital located?
Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital is in Shanghai, China. Address: 600 Yishan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai.
Can foreign patients be treated at Shanghai Sixth 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 Sixth 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 Sixth People’s Hospital known for?
Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital is particularly well known for Orthopedics and sports medicine, Endocrinology and metabolism, Ear, nose and throat (ENT), and Ultrasound medicine.
