Founded in 1920, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital is a Grade 3A general teaching hospital of Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. Its oral and maxillofacial surgery, dental specialties, plastic and reconstructive surgery, ophthalmology (orbital disease, oculoplastics) and orthopaedics (joint surgery, 3D-printed custom implants) are highly regarded in China. MedHelpChina handles record translation, specialist matching and escort.
China · Shanghai
Huangpu
International department (IMS) ✓
VIP / international clinic
Grade 3A university hospital
Affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Key specialties
Dentistry and reconstructive surgery are the Ninth’s core strengths, alongside ophthalmology, ENT and orthopaedics.
Oral & maxillofacial surgery
Head and neck tumours, orthognathic surgery for jaw deformities, cleft lip and palate care, facial trauma repair.
Dental specialties
Prosthodontics and implants, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics and paediatric dentistry.
Plastic & reconstructive surgery
Congenital deformities, post-burn and trauma scar repair, tissue reconstruction, haemangiomas and vascular malformations.
Ophthalmology & orthopaedics
Orbital tumours, thyroid eye disease, oculoplastics; joint replacement and 3D-printed custom implants.
What foreign patients should know
Dental and reconstructive surgery specialists are in high demand; complex surgery usually requires a consultation before scheduling.
- Maxillofacial patients: Bring a panoramic X-ray / CBCT, original facial CT and previous treatment records.
- Reconstructive patients: Bring clear photos of the affected area and previous surgery records for a preliminary opinion.
- ID: Bring your original passport to register.
- Payment: Fees are paid directly to the hospital; check direct insurance billing in advance.
Location & getting there
The main campus is on Zhizaoju Road in Huangpu, near the former Expo site and the South Bund.
Ninth People’s Hospital main campus
639 Zhizaoju Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
About 45–60 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
About 30–40 minutes by car.
Treatments we coordinate here
4 key specialties & programmesHead & neck tumour surgery assessment
Surgery and reconstruction planning for oral cancer and jaw tumours
Orthognathic surgery
Combined orthodontic-surgical correction of jaw deformities
Tissue reconstruction
Surgery for congenital deformities, scars and post-traumatic defects
Orbital disease & thyroid eye disease
Combined treatment of orbital tumours and thyroid eye disease
Frequently asked questions
Booking with the international department, escort and billing.