Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital
上海市第六人民医院
Founded in 1904, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital is a teaching hospital affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University. It is globally recognized for its pioneering work in orthopedics, particularly in microsurgery and limb replantation. The International Medical Center provides a streamlined experience with dedicated facilities and access to the hospital's world-class expertise.
Departments
Key departments
Orthopedics is the hospital's flagship department, nationally ranked #1 for decades, specializing in microsurgery, joint replacement, spine surgery, and sports medicine. Endocrinology and Metabolism is a national key specialty, leading research in diabetes management and metabolic diseases. Cardiology provides comprehensive cardiac care including interventional procedures. Gastroenterology offers advanced endoscopic diagnostics and treatments. The International Medical Center coordinates all services for foreign patients.
Procedures and equipment
Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital is a world pioneer in microsurgery and limb replantation — the first successful forearm replantation in medical history was performed here in 1963. The Orthopedics Department performs complex joint replacements, spinal fusion surgeries, and sports medicine procedures. The Endocrinology Department is nationally leading in diabetic foot treatment and metabolic surgery. The hospital also excels in interventional cardiology and minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery.
International patient services
Contact
- Address:
- 13F, Outpatient Building 1, No. 600 Yishan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai
- Phone:
- +86-21-64369181
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM
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