Shanghai Children's Medical Center
Shanghai, China
Key Insight: SCMC performs over 3,700 cardiac surgeries and 1,400 cardiac catheterizations annually. The Hematology-Oncology Center admits over 450 new cases yearly, cementing its supreme status as the National Children's Medical Center.
Pioneering Pediatric Care &
Global Medical Excellence
Established via a joint initiative between the Shanghai Municipal Government and Project HOPE, SCMC officially opened in 1998, graced by esteemed international figures including former U.S. First Lady Hillary Clinton. Today, it stands as a vanguard of pediatric health.
Approved as the National Children's Medical Center in 2017, SCMC is a "211" and "985" Project institution. It serves children globally, functioning as a pilot unit for the high-quality development of Shanghai's public healthcare system.
National Hub
National Children's Medical Center (2017)
Institutional Status & External Evidence
National Key Disciplines & Specialties
Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
National Key Discipline; the largest and most internationally influential pediatric congenital heart center in China.
Pediatric Cardiology
Only MOH-designated children's hospital with comprehensive congenital heart disease interventional training qualifications.
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Largest pediatric center serving ages 0-18, encompassing leukemia, solid tumors, and cellular immunotherapy.
Developmental-Behavioral Peds
Founding center in China; national leader in autism, ADHD, and comprehensive developmental disorders.
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
ICU beds comprise 20% of capacity; the undisputed leading center for severe pediatric illnesses nationwide.
Pediatric Surgery
National Key Discipline covering all complex surgical subspecialties at an advanced national level.
Medical & Research Innovation Hubs
Elite International Pediatric Services & VIP Care
SCMC provides unparalleled premium pediatric care to foreign nationals and VIPs through its dedicated Special Clinic and strategic international partnerships, setting the benchmark for pediatric health in China.
- Special Clinic at the Lujiazui Campus offering high-end, multilingual pediatric services.
- Pubin Children's Hospital: A premium private facility co-founded by SCMC, located on the Lujiazui waterfront.
- Sister relationships with over 30 top international medical institutions across 10+ countries.
Global Accreditation Pioneer
SCMC holds the distinction of being the first pediatric hospital in China to achieve JCI accreditation (2010) and JCI Teaching Hospital status (2013). The institution seamlessly accepts most major international insurance plans.
World-Class Pediatric Hub
Pioneering cross-border healthcare delivery and continuous clinical excellence in pediatrics.
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