Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital for International Patients
Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital is a major public academic hospital of Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. Official English pages describe a National Center for Orthopedics and a nationally prominent endocrinology/diabetes program. International-service contacts are published by Shanghai municipal hospital listings.
Quick answer: Consider Sixth People’s when the file is orthopedics/trauma, diabetic foot/endocrine complexity, or another listed specialty. For some endocrine questions, still compare Ruijin. International access exists but is not the same as a private international hospital.
✓ Official English site: english.6thhosp.com✓ National Center for Orthopedics✓ Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes✓ Municipal international-service listing
Core Programs Currently Documented
National Center for Orthopedics
The official English orthopedics page describes a National Center for Orthopedics, multiple national key specialties, Xuhui and Lingang campuses, and high-volume trauma, joint, spine, sports medicine, tumor, foot/ankle, hip and pediatric orthopedics.
Endocrinology and metabolism
The official endocrinology page describes the Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes and Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Diseases, covering diabetes and complications, obesity, thyroid disease and related endocrine care.
Published international contacts
Shanghai municipal hospital pages list English service, Xuhui and Lingang addresses, phone/email contacts and a list of insurers offering direct-pay arrangements. Confirm the current department and campus.
Campuses and Contacts from Official City Listings
| Campus | Address (official listing) | Published contact |
|---|---|---|
| Xuhui | 600 Yishan Road / related orthopedic buildings on Liuzhou Road | 021-2405-6318; shlygjyl@163.com |
| Lingang | 222 West Huanhu Road Number Three, Pudong | 021-3829-7150; sldymb@126.com |
Sixth People’s vs Ruijin for Endocrine Care
Both are public academic Shanghai hospitals with strong endocrine reputations. Sixth People’s is particularly relevant when orthopedic trauma, diabetic foot and metabolic complications sit together. Ruijin remains a key comparison for hematology and selected endocrine/diabetes files. Choose by the actual problem, not by a single “best diabetes hospital” slogan. See diabetes treatment in China and best diabetes hospitals.
Costs and Insurance
Municipal listings name multiple insurers for direct pay. That is not full coverage. Public-hospital self-pay prices still require a written estimate for surgery, implants, diabetes devices, hospital stay and international-service fees.
Records to Send
- Orthopedic: injury/imaging/operative notes
- Diabetes: diagnosis, HbA1c, complications
- Diabetic foot: photos, vascular studies, prior surgery
- Medication and allergy list
- Current labs
- The exact procedure or endocrine question
- Which campus you were told to use
- Insurance plan name
- Preferred language
- Passport details when requested
Check Orthopedics or Diabetes Fit Before Travel
Send the records. We’ll compare Sixth People’s with Ruijin or another Shanghai hospital when the file is mixed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital known for?
Official pages highlight orthopedics, including a National Center for Orthopedics, and endocrinology/diabetes as a Shanghai clinical center. Those are program strengths, not a universal ranking.
Can foreigners use the hospital?
Shanghai municipal international-medical listings include this hospital with English service and published emails/phones. Appointment capacity and department rules still apply.
Which campus should I go to?
Xuhui and Lingang campuses are both listed. Orthopedics capacity is described across both. Confirm the treating campus before booking hotels.
Is it a good diabetes hospital?
It has a documented high-level endocrinology/diabetes program. Compare it with Ruijin and other listed centers based on complications, not a slogan.
Is it the best orthopedic hospital in China?
It is a national orthopedic center with historically important limb-replantation work. “Best” still depends on the exact injury, tumor or joint problem.
Does insurance work?
A municipal listing of direct-pay insurers exists. Confirm your plan, preauthorization and what remains self-pay.
How do I book from abroad?
Use the published campus phones/emails or an international-service route, and send records first. Do not assume walk-in specialist surgery.
How much does treatment cost?
No universal package. Implants, trauma surgery and diabetes devices vary widely. Get a written estimate.
Should I choose a private international hospital instead?
If language and insurance logistics are the bottleneck, compare Jiahui or United Family. If the bottleneck is a national orthopedic or diabetic-foot program, Sixth People’s may still be the better medical match.
What should I send?
Imaging for orthopedic files, diabetes labs and complication records, operative notes, and the exact question.
Sources and Verification
- Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital — official English homepage. Institutional English site. english.6thhosp.com.
- Official English — Orthopedics. National Center for Orthopedics, campuses, subspecialties and hospital-published volume. Orthopedics page.
- Official English — Endocrinology and Metabolism. Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes identity. Endocrinology page.
- Shanghai Municipal Government — hospital international-service listing. Addresses, English service, phones, emails, insurer list. shanghai.gov.cn listing.
- Parkmega — Hospitals in Shanghai. Parent city hub. Shanghai hub.
Evidence check: September 2026. Hospital services, international intake, insurance, prices and trial eligibility can change; reconfirm before travel.
Confirm the Department and Campus First
Send the records. We’ll check whether Sixth People’s, Ruijin or another hospital is the better first review.