Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital
Founded in 1937 by Dr. Yan Fuqing, the father of Chinese cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University is one of China's most prestigious comprehensive teaching hospitals. Named in honor of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, it has evolved from a modest institution into a national medical powerhouse with over 2,000 beds and approximately 4 million outpatient visits annually.
The hospital is nationally renowned for its clinical strengths. Cardiac surgery, established by Dr. Yan himself, remains a flagship discipline and the birthplace of open-heart surgery in China. Hepatobiliary surgery is internationally acclaimed for complex liver resections and transplantation. Additional top-ranked specialties include pulmonology, vascular surgery, general surgery, and endoscopy. Zhongshan Hospital hosts multiple National Clinical Research Centers and key disciplines, integrating cutting-edge clinical care with research and medical education. It consistently ranks among the top five hospitals in China, serving as a model for multidisciplinary, evidence-based medicine.