Shanghai First People’s Hospital

A clearer starting point

About this hospital

Shanghai First People’s Hospital in Shanghai has teams in Endocrinology and Metabolism, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, and Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Its department profiles describe care involving Diabetes, Thyroid disorders, Pituitary disorders, Kidney disease, and Cataracts.

For patients and families planning from overseas, these focus areas offer a clearer starting point for contacting the hospital. We can help with introductions, appointment administration and travel logistics, while the hospital's licensed clinicians assess the appropriate care and next steps.

Care areas

• Diabetes
• Thyroid disorders
• Pituitary disorders
• Kidney disease
• Cataracts
• Glaucoma
• Retinal disease
• Corneal disease

These care areas describe hospital services, not advice about which treatment you need. Please confirm the appropriate department directly with the hospital.

Departments and clinical focus

Explore the hospital's departments and care areas. Please confirm availability, clinical scope and acceptance with the hospital before travel.

Plan the visit with less uncertainty

We know that organising a hospital visit far from home can feel unfamiliar. Our role is to help with provider introductions, appointment administration, accommodation, transport and language planning. Medical assessments and care remain with the hospital's licensed professionals.

1. Confirm the correct campus, department and appointment channel.
2. Ask the hospital about interpreter availability, appointment fees and payment methods.
3. Check insurance authorisation and billing directly with your insurer and the hospital.
4. Arrange accommodation and local transport after the appointment is confirmed.