Who Is Dr. Fan Jia?
Dr. Fan Jia (樊嘉) is an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, President of Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, and one of the world's foremost authorities on liver cancer surgery and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) research. Internationally recognized for his landmark contributions to liver cancer surgical technique, liver transplantation, and the pioneering development of liquid biopsy for early liver cancer detection, Dr. Fan has transformed the diagnosis and treatment of liver cancer in China and globally. Under his leadership, Zhongshan Hospital's Liver Surgery Department has become one of the world's highest-volume and most cited liver cancer surgery centers, with outcomes that rank among the best globally. His department works in close collaboration with Dr. Zhou Jian and a full multidisciplinary liver oncology team to deliver comprehensive, personalized care for every patient.
What Conditions Does He Treat?
Dr. Fan Jia specializes in the surgical and multidisciplinary management of liver cancer and related conditions, including:
- Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) — all stages, including large, multifocal, and vascular invasion cases
- Liver transplantation for HCC and end-stage liver disease
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer)
- Liver metastases from colorectal, gastric, and other primary cancers
- Recurrent liver cancer after prior resection, ablation, or TACE
- Conversion surgery for initially unresectable liver cancer following systemic therapy
- Complex multi-segment hepatectomy and vascular reconstruction
- Early liver cancer detection using liquid biopsy (ctDNA-based diagnostics)
- Second opinions on liver cancer diagnosis, staging, and treatment planning
Why International Patients Come to Dr. Fan
For patients with liver cancer anywhere in the world, Dr. Fan Jia and Zhongshan Hospital represent one of the ultimate destinations for expert surgical opinion and treatment. His unparalleled surgical experience — having performed thousands of liver resections and transplants — means that cases deemed inoperable elsewhere are frequently found to be resectable under his assessment. For patients with large or multifocal HCC, vascular invasion, or recurrent disease after prior treatment, Dr. Fan's expertise in complex hepatectomy and conversion surgery opens possibilities that most centers cannot offer. His pioneering work in liquid biopsy also means patients can access cutting-edge early detection and recurrence monitoring tools that are not yet widely available globally. For international patients seeking the very best in liver cancer care in Asia, a consultation with Dr. Fan Jia's team is the gold standard.
How CMCS Arranges Your Appointment
CMCS manages every aspect of your medical visit so you can focus on your health and treatment. Here's how we help:
- Initial Consultation: Contact CMCS and share your liver imaging, pathology reports, liver function tests, and treatment history.
- Case Review: Our team reviews your case and identifies the most appropriate specialist within Dr. Fan's department — Dr. Fan Jia himself for the most complex cases, or a senior member of his team.
- Appointment Booking: We coordinate directly with Zhongshan Hospital to secure your consultation at a convenient time.
- Pre-Visit Preparation: We advise on which imaging files, pathology slides, and blood tests to bring or send in advance for pre-operative review.
- On-the-Day Support: A CMCS coordinator accompanies you through registration, consultation, and any same-day imaging or assessments.
- Surgical & Follow-Up Coordination: If surgery or liver transplant evaluation is recommended, CMCS helps coordinate hospital admission, pre-operative workup, and post-operative care including oncology follow-up.
What to Prepare Before Your Visit
To ensure the most productive consultation with Dr. Fan Jia's team, please prepare:
- Recent liver imaging: triphasic CT scan and/or MRI with contrast (digital files essential)
- PET-CT scan report (if available)
- Pathology and biopsy reports (if available)
- Liver function tests: Child-Pugh score, MELD score if available; ALT, AST, bilirubin, albumin, INR
- AFP, AFP-L3, DCP (PIVKA-II) tumor markers
- Hepatitis B/C serology and viral load
- Records of any prior treatment: TACE, ablation, systemic therapy (sorafenib, lenvatinib, immunotherapy), or previous surgery
- A full list of current medications
- Your passport and travel/health insurance documents
What to Expect on the Day
Zhongshan Hospital's Liver Surgery Department is one of the world's most experienced liver cancer surgery centers, with dedicated operating theaters, intraoperative ultrasound, a comprehensive liver transplant program, and a multidisciplinary liver oncology team that meets weekly to review complex cases. Your consultation will involve a detailed review of your imaging and clinical history, followed by a frank and expert discussion of all available treatment options — surgical, interventional, and systemic. CMCS will ensure all communication is clear and that you leave with a complete understanding of your liver cancer status and the recommended plan. If additional interventional radiology, oncological, or hepatology input is needed, we can coordinate referrals to Radiology, Medical Oncology, or other specialist departments at Zhongshan Hospital seamlessly.
Contact CMCS to Get Started
Ready to book your consultation with Dr. Fan Jia at Zhongshan Hospital? Contact 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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