StarKids Children’s Hospital Shanghai, New Hongqiao Campus for Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, is a high-end children’s medical center providing high-quality healthcare services and health management for children aged 0 to 18. It is located in New Hongqiao International Medical Center, which offers a pleasant environment and convenient transportation, ensuring easy access for both children and their parents.
The hospital occupies a site area of approximately 12,000 square meters, with a floor area of about 35,000 square meters. It is planned to accommodate around 200 beds, offering spacious, bright, and well-organized spaces. Upon entering, visitors are greeted by warm-toned interiors, colorful children’s play facilities, and animal-themed IP elements throughout, creating a playful and child-friendly atmosphere. The waiting area features a reading corner and interactive screens, which help alleviate children’s anxiety about medical visits while allowing them to wait in a light-hearted environment.
The hospital has a comprehensive range of departments, including Pediatric Medicine, Pediatric Surgery, TCM, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dermatology, Stomatology, Child Healthcare Department, and Child Psychology and Rehabilitation Department. Additionally, it offers the Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP), Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) consultations, and remote consultations for complex and critical cases. These services provide comprehensive and personalized medical care tailored to each child’s unique needs.
In terms of hardware facilities, the hospital is equipped with large-scale medical imaging equipment including MRI (GE), CT (GE), and DR (GE) systems. It also utilizes pediatric endoscopes, a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (Osteosys), a 4K laparoscopic system (Storz), a digital gastrointestinal machine (Shimadzu), CBCT (Planmeca), and a dental X-ray unit (Planmeca). The hospital offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services, such as cardiac, cerebral, renal, and various types of vascular angiography, pulmonary function testing, routine electrocardiography (ECG), comprehensive body ultrasonography (Philips), cardiac echocardiography (Philips), real-time three-dimensional echocardiography, video electroencephalography (VEEG), as well as pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy for diagnosis and therapy. Furthermore, the hospital features fully integrated digital operating rooms. These advanced facilities provide a robust foundation for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. For instance, in pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy, state-of-the-art equipment ensures greater precision in examinations and efficacy in treatments, thereby minimizing discomfort for children. This commitment to technology supports the delivery of internationally standardized medical care for pediatric patients.
StarKids Children’s Hospital Shanghai boasts a highly skilled medical team, which serves as the core of its competitive advantage. The hospital has over 50 resident physicians holding the title of Associate Chief Physician or higher, with extensive coverage in key departments such as Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Surgery, and Psychological. Furthermore, more than 40 experts from the Children’s Hospital of Fudan University regularly conduct consultations, bringing with them top-tier domestic medical technology and a wealth of clinical experience. These specialists are not only exceptionally proficient in their medical expertise but also demonstrate patience and meticulous care in their interactions with children. They are committed to safeguarding the health of children patients with both warm compassion and a professional attitude.
The hospital is consistently guided by the vision of “focusing on children’s physical and mental well-being, enabling every child to become healthier and reach their full potential”, and adheres to the philosophy of “everything for the children”. It is dedicated to providing high-quality medical services for children. In its clinical practice, the hospital promotes a “comfort care” philosophy. Standard procedures now include painless puncture, sedative dentistry, and parent-accompanied anesthesia, all aimed at minimizing pain and anxiety for children patients during their visits. Furthermore, night clinics and extended hours are available for dual-income families, making it more convenient for parents to bring their children in for medical care.
In addition, the hospital has achieved remarkable success in the fields of developmental medicine and child & adolescent mental health promotion. The Developmental Medicine Center provides continuous whole-process health management for children aged 0-18, emphasizing “early detection, early intervention, and early treatment”. It offers comprehensive assessment and guidance across multiple dimensions, including physical development, nutrition, and behavior. The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Promotion Center focuses on individuals under 18 experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties. It constructs an integrated “medical-psychological-educational” intervention model, providing consistent and personalized psychological support and functional rehabilitation plans.
Looking ahead, StarKids Children’s Hospital Shanghai will continue to leverage its strengths by consistently enhancing its clinical capabilities and service quality. It aims to advance a dual strategy of regional expansion and operational standardization, with plans to gradually roll out its high-quality, sustainable pediatric care model across the Yangtze River Delta region.
