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Patient Q&A: How do I choose a Shanghai medical facility?

Start with the city's facility directory, then confirm specialty, appointment and language arrangements with the institution.

Published: 2026-09-22Source date: 2026-08-13

Q: I am traveling to Shanghai for a consultation. How can I identify a suitable facility?

A: Shanghai's official directory lists public and foreign-funded medical institutions and their addresses. Use it to make a shortlist, then contact each institution about the relevant department, appointment route, accepted records, interpreter options and estimated charges. The directory is informational; inclusion does not confirm that a service is currently available or appropriate for you. Ask your own clinician about urgency and whether travel is suitable.

Original source: Shanghai Municipal Commission of Health / International Services Shanghai
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