China's Top Departments: Ophthalmology & ENT at Fudan University Eye & ENT Hospital
Ranked #1 nationally for ENT and #3 for Ophthalmology, Fudan University Eye & ENT Hospital is China's only Grade 3A specialist hospital for eye and ear-nose-throat diseases — performing 950,000+ outpatient visits and 95,000+ surgeries annually.
If you're facing a complex eye condition or a challenging ear, nose, or throat disorder, Fudan University Eye & ENT Hospital (also known as Shanghai Eye & ENT Hospital) is China's premier specialist institution. Founded on July 1, 1952, it is the only Grade 3A specialist hospital under the National Health Commission dedicated exclusively to ophthalmology and otolaryngology — and the first hospital within Fudan University to achieve ISO 9001 certification (2004).
The hospital operates across four campuses — Fenyang Road (main), Baoqing Road, Pujiang, and Pudong — plus a Science & Innovation Center. Its two flagship departments are nationally dominant: Ophthalmology ranked #3 in China (#1 in East China) and ENT ranked #1 in China, both consistently for over a decade.
At ChinaMed Select, we've helped international patients access this hospital for conditions ranging from severe myopia to complex skull base tumors. Here's what you need to know.
Ophthalmology — National Top 3, East China #1
Founded in 1952 by Prof. GUO Bingkuan, a pioneering ophthalmology educator, the department is both a National Key Discipline (Ministry of Education) and a National Key Clinical Specialty (NHC). It covers 8 subspecialty areas: cataract & lens diseases, vitreoretinal diseases, glaucoma & optic nerve diseases, optometry, ocular surface diseases, orbital & ocular tumors, pediatric ophthalmology & strabismus, and comprehensive ophthalmology.
Key Strengths
- SMILE surgery pioneer: The hospital was the first in China to perform Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) for myopia correction, and now has the highest surgical volume globally
- Vitreoretinal surgery at international advanced levels
- Home to the NHC Key Laboratory for Myopia — the national hub for near-sightedness research
- 14 specialized diagnosis & treatment centers for refractory glaucoma, dry eye, congenital cataract, and more
- Annual outpatient visits: ~1.4 million | Annual surgeries: ~95,000
- 40+ provincial/ministerial research awards, including National Technology Invention Award (2nd Prize) and National Science & Technology Progress Award (2nd Prize)
Notable Specialists
- Prof. SUN Xinghuai — Chief Physician,候任主任委员 (Chairman-elect) of the Chinese Ophthalmological Society; authority on glaucoma and complex eye diseases
- Prof. ZHOU Xingtao — Pioneer of SMILE surgery in China; leader in myopia control and refractive surgery
- Prof. LU Yi — Expert in cataract and intraocular lens implantation surgery
- Prof. GONG Lan — Specialist in corneal diseases and dry eye
ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) — National #1
Ranked #1 in China for consecutive years, the ENT department is a National Key Discipline and National Key Clinical Specialty, led by a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Key Strengths
- Otological & skull base microsurgery at international advanced levels
- Head & neck tumor surgery, clinical audiology, hearing rehabilitation, and voice rehabilitation at national leading levels
- Home to the NHC Key Laboratory for Auditory Medicine
- Independently developed a multi-channel programmable cochlear implant (technology transferred for production)
- Designated as the Shanghai Auditory Medicine Clinical Center and Shanghai ENT Clinical Medicine Research Center
Notable Specialist
- Prof. LI Wenyan — Executive Vice Dean of the ENT Research Institute; recipient of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars and the Excellent Young Scientists Fund
Research & Academic Strength
Both ophthalmology and ENT have dedicated research institutes. The hospital hosts Chinese Academy of Sciences members, National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars recipients, and other top-tier talent. It has led National 973 Programs and National Key R&D Projects, with publications in Nature series journals.
The hospital has 179 senior-title physicians, 57 doctoral supervisors, and 53 master's supervisors.
Hospital Campuses
| Campus | Address |
|---|---|
| Fenyang Road (Main) | 83 Fenyang Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai |
| Baoqing Road | 19 Baoqing Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai |
| Pujiang | 2600 Jiangyue Road, Minhang District, Shanghai |
Website: www.fdeent.org | Phone: 021-64377134
This information is intended for reference by international patients seeking specialized eye and ENT care in China.
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