Who Is Dr. Chen Nan?
Dr. Chen Nan (陈樠) is the Chief of Nephrology at Ruijin Hospital, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and one of China's foremost kidney disease specialists. Internationally recognized for her expertise in chronic kidney disease (CKD), IgA nephropathy, hereditary kidney diseases, and kidney replacement therapy, Dr. Chen has dedicated her career to advancing both the clinical management and research of glomerular diseases and rare nephropathies. Her department at Ruijin Hospital is one of the most comprehensive nephrology centers in China, offering patients access to the latest diagnostic tools, immunosuppressive therapies, and kidney replacement modalities. She works closely with colleague Dr. Ding Xiaoqiang at Zhongshan Hospital, giving CMCS patients access to elite nephrologists at two of Shanghai's premier institutions.
What Conditions Does She Treat?
Dr. Chen Nan specializes in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of kidney diseases, including:
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) — all stages including pre-dialysis management
- IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease) — including advanced and progressive cases
- Lupus nephritis and other autoimmune glomerulonephritides
- Membranous nephropathy
- Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
- Hereditary kidney diseases: Alport syndrome, polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
- Diabetic nephropathy and hypertensive kidney disease
- Acute kidney injury (AKI) and its long-term consequences
- Kidney replacement therapy: hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplant evaluation
- Rare and orphan nephropathies
Why International Patients Choose Dr. Chen
International patients seek Dr. Chen Nan for her exceptional expertise in glomerular diseases — particularly IgA nephropathy and lupus nephritis — and her ability to design precision treatment plans that slow disease progression and preserve kidney function. For patients with hereditary kidney diseases such as Alport syndrome or PKD, Dr. Chen's genetic and molecular expertise provides diagnostic clarity that is often unavailable elsewhere. Her close collaboration with the Rheumatology Department at Ruijin ensures patients with autoimmune kidney disease receive fully integrated care addressing both the systemic and renal manifestations of their condition.
How CMCS Arranges Your Appointment
CMCS manages every aspect of your medical visit so you can focus on your health. Here's how we help:
- Initial Consultation: Contact CMCS and share your kidney function tests, urinalysis, kidney biopsy reports, and treatment history.
- Case Review: Our team reviews your case and confirms the most appropriate specialist within Dr. Chen's department.
- Appointment Booking: We coordinate directly with Ruijin Hospital to secure your consultation at a convenient time.
- Pre-Visit Preparation: We advise on which blood tests, urine tests, kidney imaging, and biopsy reports to bring or arrange in advance.
- On-the-Day Support: A CMCS coordinator accompanies you through registration, consultation, and any same-day tests or procedures.
- Follow-Up & Treatment Coordination: We help you understand the diagnosis and treatment plan, and coordinate any follow-up care, immunosuppressive therapy, or kidney replacement planning needed.
What to Prepare Before Your Visit
To ensure the most productive consultation with Dr. Chen Nan, please prepare:
- Recent blood tests: serum creatinine, eGFR, BUN, electrolytes, albumin, CBC
- Urine tests: 24-hour urine protein, urine protein-to-creatinine ratio, urinalysis with microscopy
- Kidney biopsy pathology report (if previously performed — original slides preferred)
- Kidney imaging: ultrasound, CT or MRI
- Immunological tests: ANA, anti-dsDNA, complement (C3/C4), ANCA, anti-GBM (if autoimmune nephritis is suspected)
- Genetic testing results (if hereditary kidney disease is suspected)
- Records of all prior treatments including immunosuppressive medications
- A full list of current medications
- Your passport and travel/health insurance documents
What to Expect on the Day
Ruijin Hospital's Nephrology Department is equipped with comprehensive kidney function testing, kidney biopsy facilities, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis units, and a dedicated kidney transplant evaluation team. Your consultation with Dr. Chen will involve a thorough review of your kidney function data, urinalysis, and biopsy results, followed by a clear discussion of diagnosis, disease staging, and treatment options. CMCS will ensure all communication is clear and that you leave with a complete understanding of your kidney condition and management plan. If your condition involves autoimmune overlap or endocrine causes of kidney disease, we can coordinate referrals to Rheumatology or Endocrinology within Ruijin Hospital seamlessly.
Contact CMCS to Get Started
Ready to book your consultation with Dr. Chen Nan at Ruijin Hospital? Reach out to our team today:
CMCS is your trusted medical concierge partner in Shanghai — making world-class Chinese healthcare accessible to international patients.
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