China’s #1-ranked neurology and neurosurgery hospital for more than 10 consecutive years — with mainland China’s most active DBS programme, high-volume brain tumour surgery, infectious disease authority, and an IMC wing for international patients. China Care conducts a proxy consultation at Huashan on your behalf before you travel.
12 Wulumuqi Middle Road, Jing’an District, Shanghai — ~40 min from Pudong Airport, ~20 min from Hongqiao
Quick Facts
Payment
RMB only — paid directly to hospital
Consultation
In-person only at IMC
Advance booking
1–2 weeks minimum
Language
English (IMC doctors) + bilingual escort
Type
Public hospital · Grade 3A · Fudan University
#1
Neurology ranking China (10+ years)
8,000+
Brain & spine surgeries per year
1907
Year founded
IMC
International patient centre
About the Hospital
Ten Consecutive Years at #1 — China’s Definitive Neurology and Neurosurgery Centre
Founded in 1907 as part of Fudan University’s medical system, Huashan Hospital (复旦大学附属华山医院) has held the #1 national ranking in neurology and neurosurgery for more than ten consecutive years in the China Hospital Rankings. With over 1,700 beds and annual outpatient visits exceeding 4 million, it is one of the busiest specialist referral centres in East Asia.
The neurosciences departments perform more than 8,000 craniotomies and spinal surgeries per year. Huashan’s brain tumour programme covers glioblastoma, meningioma, acoustic neuroma, and pituitary adenoma, with intraoperative neuromonitoring, awake craniotomy, and fluorescence-guided resection as standard tools. The deep brain stimulation (DBS) programme for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor is the most active in mainland China, with international referrals arriving regularly from Southeast Asia and the Middle East for this procedure specifically.
Beyond neurology, Huashan is a national authority in infectious diseases — a department built over decades of managing complex tropical, parasitic, and drug-resistant infections that are rarely seen at volume outside China. The dermatology and hand surgery rehabilitation departments hold separate national top-3 rankings. For international patients, Huashan operates a dedicated IMC (International Medical Centre) wing. China Care works closely with the IMC team to manage appointments, translation, and clinical documentation for patients travelling from overseas.
“A decade at #1 in neurology reflects not just volume but protocol maturity — Huashan’s neurosurgery and DBS teams handle cases that would be exceptional anywhere else in Asia as routine practice.”
Why Patients Choose Huashan
Three reasons international patients choose Huashan Hospital
China’s Best Neurologists
The #1-ranked neurology and neurosurgery department in China for over a decade. Specialist expertise in brain tumour surgery, DBS for Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy surgery, and cerebrovascular disease that draws referrals from across Asia. For patients facing a neurological diagnosis, Huashan offers a level of caseload and subspecialty depth not available at any comparable centre in the region.
Infectious Disease Depth
A nationally ranked infectious disease department with decades of experience in tropical infections, parasitic diseases, multi-drug resistant organisms, viral hepatitis, and HIV. Patients with complex or undiagnosed infections from overseas find diagnostic capability at Huashan that is unavailable at equivalent depth anywhere else in China — the result of sustained volume in conditions rarely managed at scale outside this region.
Active IMC Wing
Huashan’s International Medical Centre has dedicated coordinators experienced in S2 visa facilitation, overseas referral management, and bilingual clinical documentation. China Care’s established relationship with the IMC team reduces administrative friction for international patients and ensures appointments and documentation are prepared before you arrive in Shanghai.
Clinical Departments
Specialties Available to International Patients
The departments most commonly accessed by international patients coordinated through China Care.
Primary Focus
Neurology & Neurosurgery
China’s #1-ranked department for 10+ years. Stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, and complex spinal conditions managed by the most experienced neurology team in the country.
DBSEpilepsy SurgeryStrokeSpinal
Primary Focus
Brain Tumour Surgery
Glioblastoma, meningioma, acoustic neuroma, and pituitary adenoma. Awake craniotomy, fluorescence-guided resection, and intraoperative neuromonitoring as standard practice.
GlioblastomaAwake CraniotomyMeningiomaPituitary
Primary Focus
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Mainland China’s most active DBS programme for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. International referrals from Southeast Asia and the Middle East specifically for this procedure.
Parkinson’s DiseaseEssential TremorDystonia
Also Available
Infectious Diseases
National authority for tropical infections, parasitic diseases, viral hepatitis, HIV, and multi-drug resistant organisms. Diagnostic capability unavailable at equivalent depth anywhere else in China.
Tropical InfectionsParasitic DiseaseMDR Organisms
Also Available
Dermatology
Top-3 national ranking in dermatology. Complex skin conditions, autoimmune dermatological disorders, and rare skin diseases managed with the neurology and infectious disease departments.
Complex Skin ConditionsAutoimmune
Access via China Care
Not sure which Huashan department?
Submit your records to China Care. We identify the right specialist team at Huashan, conduct a proxy consultation on your behalf, and confirm suitability before you commit to travelling to Shanghai.
China Care coordinates the full intake process for international patients, from initial record submission through to on-the-ground support during your stay in Shanghai.
Step 1
Submit Your Records to China Care
Send your MRI, CT scans, neurological assessment reports, and any prior pathology to China Care. We review your records and prepare a bilingual case summary within 1–2 working days. For infectious disease cases, include travel history and any prior laboratory workup from your home country.
records review · 1–2 days
Step 2
China Care Conducts a Proxy Consultation on Your Behalf
China Care attends Huashan Hospital in person and consults directly with the relevant specialist — on your behalf, before you travel. The doctor reviews your case summary, indicates whether treatment is suitable, and gives an initial direction. China Care reports the outcome back to you with voice call interpretation in real time during the consultation.
This service is charged at a fixed fee, which covers hospital registration, the in-person proxy consultation, and real-time voice interpretation. Already in China? Skip this step — China Care can arrange direct escort and interpretation for your own visit instead.
proxy consultation · fixed fee · results same day
Step 3
Travel to Shanghai for Your In-Person Consultation
Armed with the specialist’s initial direction, you travel to Shanghai for your own in-person consultation. The specialist reviews your case in person, confirms the treatment plan, and provides a formal cost estimate — this step cannot be completed remotely at a public hospital. China Care’s bilingual coordinator accompanies you throughout.
in-person consultation · treatment plan & cost estimate issued
Step 4
Admission & Treatment
Once you agree to proceed, admission is arranged through the IMC. China Care’s coordinator remains on hand throughout your stay — accompanying you to ward rounds, follow-up appointments, and administrative processes. Ward nursing staff and hospital administration operate primarily in Mandarin, so on-site escort is strongly recommended for non-Chinese speakers.
All treatment fees are paid directly to the hospital in Chinese yuan (RMB). Huashan does not accept international credit cards for inpatient treatment or surgery. A deposit is required at admission; the balance is settled before discharge. China Care does not collect or handle medical payments.
IMC admission · RMB payment direct to hospital
Step 5
Discharge and Follow-Up
Complete bilingual discharge documentation is issued on the day of discharge, including surgical reports and imaging records. For ongoing neurological monitoring or infectious disease follow-up, remote consultations with your Huashan specialist may be possible depending on the individual physician — China Care can enquire on your behalf after discharge.
bilingual documentation · post-discharge support
Proxy consultation (fixed fee)Bilingual case coordinationNeurology & DBS reviewIn-person escort & interpretationMedical visa supportRMB payment direct to hospitalBilingual discharge documentsPost-discharge coordination
Before You Travel
What international patients need to know
Payment
RMB only
All fees paid directly to hospital in Chinese yuan. No international credit cards for inpatient treatment. Deposit required at admission.
Advance booking
1–2 weeks minimum
Walk-in not available for international patients. All appointments booked through China Care before you travel.
Consultation type
In-person only at IMC
Public hospital. All specialist consultations take place in person at the IMC. Remote pre-consultation not available.
Language
English + bilingual escort
IMC attending physicians typically speak functional English. Ward staff: Mandarin. China Care arranges escort for Arabic, Russian, and other languages.
From airport
~40 min from Pudong
~40 min taxi from Pudong International Airport; ~20 min from Hongqiao. Jing’an District, central Shanghai.
Hospital type
Public · Grade 3A
Fudan University affiliated. Government-funded. China’s highest hospital classification. Treatment costs quoted directly by the hospital — zero markup from China Care.
Common Questions
What patients ask about Huashan Hospital
Is Huashan the right hospital for a second opinion on a brain tumour diagnosis?
Yes. Huashan’s neurosurgery and neuro-oncology team handles some of the most complex brain tumour cases in Asia. For patients who have received a diagnosis elsewhere and want a second opinion from a high-volume specialist centre, Huashan is one of the strongest options in the world for neurological tumours specifically. China Care coordinates the medical record translation, imaging transfer, and specialist appointment scheduling for second-opinion consultations through the IMC.
Does Huashan treat international patients with Parkinson’s disease?
Huashan operates mainland China’s most active deep brain stimulation (DBS) programme. International patients travel specifically for DBS surgery for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor, with referrals arriving regularly from Southeast Asia and the Middle East. The neurosurgery team performs several hundred DBS implants annually. Pre-surgical evaluation, device programming, and post-operative follow-up are all available through the IMC wing.
What types of infectious diseases does Huashan specialise in?
Huashan’s infectious disease department has deep clinical experience in tropical infections (dengue, malaria, schistosomiasis), parasitic diseases, viral hepatitis B and C, HIV/AIDS management, and multi-drug resistant bacterial infections including NDM-producing organisms and XDR tuberculosis. It is frequently the referral destination for patients in China and across Asia whose infections have not been identified or controlled at local hospitals.
How does the Huashan IMC wing work for international patients?
Huashan’s International Medical Centre is a dedicated facility within the hospital with separate registration, waiting, and consultation areas for international patients. Coordinators speak English and have experience managing overseas referrals, S2 visa documentation, and insurance pre-authorisation. China Care works with the IMC team in advance to ensure appointments are scheduled and all paperwork is prepared before the patient arrives in Shanghai, reducing waiting time and administrative uncertainty on arrival.
Does Huashan treat cancer patients or only neurological conditions?
While neurology and neurosurgery are Huashan’s defining strengths, the hospital also treats neurological tumours including brain tumours, as well as lymphoma and selected oncological conditions. For dedicated cancer-specific care, China Care may additionally recommend Fudan University Cancer Center for solid tumour oncology, or Ruijin Hospital for haematological malignancies. A combined pathway can be arranged if your case spans both neurology and oncology.
How does payment work at Huashan Hospital for international patients?
All treatment fees are paid directly to Huashan Hospital in Chinese yuan (RMB). As a public hospital, Huashan does not accept international credit cards for inpatient treatment or surgery. A deposit is typically required at admission; the remaining balance is settled before discharge. We advise patients to arrange RMB exchange before arrival or through a Chinese bank account. China Care does not collect or process medical payments on your behalf; your coordination fee is paid to China Care separately and in advance.
Can Huashan provide care for hand surgery or rehabilitation after stroke?
Yes. Huashan holds a top-3 national ranking in hand surgery and peripheral nerve reconstruction, including microsurgical repair after trauma and rehabilitation following neurological injury. For stroke patients requiring post-acute rehabilitation, Huashan’s neurology and rehabilitation departments manage both inpatient and outpatient programmes, with physical and occupational therapy aligned with the neurology team’s clinical oversight.
Get Started
Ready to enquire about treatment at Huashan Hospital?
Submit your records to China Care. We conduct a proxy consultation at Huashan on your behalf and report back before you commit to travelling to Shanghai.
China Care coordinates your case with Huashan Hospital’s International Medical Centre. Treatment costs are quoted directly by the hospital. We never add to or mark up the hospital’s quoted treatment cost.
