Neurology at Huadong Hospital Shanghai | CMCS

Expert Neurological Care at One of Shanghai's Most Prestigious Academic Medical Centers

The Department of Neurology at Huadong Hospital — affiliated with Fudan University — is one of Shanghai's most distinguished neurology centers, with a national reputation for excellence in cognitive disorders and dementia, Parkinson's disease and movement disorders, cerebrovascular disease, neuroimmunology, and the management of complex neurological conditions in older adults. As one of Shanghai's most prestigious hospitals with a long tradition of serving senior patients, Huadong Hospital's neurology department offers particular expertise in age-related neurological conditions — dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, and peripheral neuropathy — uniquely integrated with the hospital's world-class geriatric medicine and clinical nutrition programs. China Medical Concierge Shanghai (CMCS) provides seamless end-to-end coordination for international patients throughout their neurological care journey at Huadong Hospital.

About the Department

The neurology department is a national key clinical specialty operating dedicated neurology inpatient wards, a stroke unit, a memory and cognitive disorders clinic, a Parkinson's disease and movement disorders clinic, a neuroimmunology clinic, a headache clinic, an epilepsy clinic, a peripheral nerve and muscle disease clinic, a sleep disorders clinic, and works in close collaboration with geriatric medicine, neurosurgery, clinical nutrition, rehabilitation, and psychiatry through a fully integrated multidisciplinary team.

Cognitive Disorders & Dementia

Huadong Hospital's cognitive disorders program is one of China's most comprehensive, uniquely integrated with the geriatric medicine department:

• Alzheimer's Disease — Comprehensive diagnostic workup; amyloid PET; tau PET; CSF biomarkers (Abeta42/tau/p-tau); blood-based biomarkers (plasma p-tau217, p-tau181, Abeta42/40 ratio); lecanemab (Leqembi) for early AD with confirmed amyloid; donanemab; ARIA monitoring with MRI; cholinesterase inhibitors; memantine; non-pharmacological interventions
• Vascular Cognitive Impairment — Vascular risk factor control; antiplatelet therapy; cognitive rehabilitation; white matter disease management
• Lewy Body Dementia — Cholinesterase inhibitors; avoidance of antipsychotics; REM sleep behavior disorder management; Parkinsonism management; clonazepam for RBD
• Frontotemporal Dementia — Behavioral management; language therapy; genetic counseling; clinical trial access
• Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) — Gait, cognition, and incontinence triad; CSF tap test; extended lumbar drainage; VP shunt coordination with neurosurgery
• Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) — Neuropsychological assessment; biomarker evaluation; lifestyle intervention; cognitive training; lecanemab for amyloid-positive MCI

Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders

• Parkinson's Disease — Levodopa/carbidopa; dopamine agonists (pramipexole, ropinirole, rotigotine patch); MAO-B inhibitors (rasagiline, selegiline, safinamide); COMT inhibitors (entacapone, opicapone); amantadine for dyskinesia; apomorphine infusion; levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG — Duodopa) for advanced PD; subcutaneous foslevodopa/foscarbidopa (Produodopa)
• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) — STN and GPi DBS for advanced PD; VIM DBS for essential tremor; coordination with neurosurgery; awake and asleep DBS; adaptive DBS (aDBS)
• Focused Ultrasound (FUS) — MR-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for essential tremor and tremor-dominant PD; non-invasive; no implant required
• Essential Tremor — Propranolol; primidone; topiramate; VIM DBS; focused ultrasound thalamotomy
• Dystonia — Botulinum toxin injection for focal dystonia (cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, writer's cramp); GPi DBS for generalized dystonia
• Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) — Symptomatic management; autonomic dysfunction; coordination with urology and cardiology
• Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) — Symptomatic management; falls prevention; dysphagia management; coordination with rehabilitation
• Huntington's Disease — Tetrabenazine; deutetrabenazine (Austedo) for chorea; valbenazine; psychiatric management; genetic counseling

Cerebrovascular Disease

• Acute Ischemic Stroke — IV thrombolysis (alteplase, tenecteplase); mechanical thrombectomy coordination with neurointerventional radiology; stroke unit care; early rehabilitation
• Stroke Prevention — Antiplatelet therapy (aspirin, clopidogrel, ticagrelor); DAPT for high-risk TIA and minor stroke; anticoagulation for AF (DOACs); carotid endarterectomy coordination; intracranial atherosclerosis management
• Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) — Blood pressure management; reversal of anticoagulation; surgical evacuation coordination; ICH recurrence prevention
• Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT) — Anticoagulation; endovascular thrombolysis for severe cases
• CADASIL & Hereditary Stroke — NOTCH3 mutation testing; genetic counseling; vascular risk factor management
• Vascular Cognitive Impairment — Post-stroke cognitive rehabilitation; vascular risk factor control

Neuroimmunology

• Multiple Sclerosis (MS) — High-efficacy DMTs: natalizumab; ocrelizumab; ofatumumab; ublituximab; cladribine; alemtuzumab; moderate-efficacy: dimethyl fumarate; teriflunomide; siponimod; ozanimod; ponesimod; fenebrutinib for MS; MRI monitoring; JC virus antibody testing
• Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) — Inebilizumab (Uplizna); satralizumab (Enspryng); eculizumab (Soliris); ravulizumab; ublituximab; AQP4-IgG and MOG-IgG testing
• MOGAD — MOG-IgG testing; high-dose corticosteroids; IVIG; rituximab for relapsing MOGAD
• Autoimmune Encephalitis — Anti-NMDAR encephalitis; LGI1; CASPR2; GABA-B; AMPAR; immunotherapy (corticosteroids, IVIG, plasmapheresis); rituximab; bortezomib for refractory cases; tumor search
• Myasthenia Gravis (MG) — Pyridostigmine; corticosteroids; azathioprine; mycophenolate; rituximab; eculizumab for refractory MG; efgartigimod (Vyvgart); rozanolixizumab; zilucoplan; thymectomy coordination
• Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) — IVIG; subcutaneous Ig (Hizentra, Hyqvia); corticosteroids; efgartigimod for CIDP

Epilepsy

• Seizure Management — Levetiracetam; lamotrigine; valproate; lacosamide; perampanel; brivaracetam; cenobamate for drug-resistant epilepsy; fenfluramine for Dravet syndrome
• Drug-Resistant Epilepsy — Video-EEG monitoring; presurgical evaluation; coordination with neurosurgery for resective surgery; VNS; RNS; ketogenic diet
• Status Epilepticus — Benzodiazepines; levetiracetam; valproate; lacosamide; anesthetic agents for refractory SE

Headache & Pain

• Migraine — Acute: triptans; gepants (ubrogepant, rimegepant); lasmiditan; Prevention: topiramate; valproate; amitriptyline; beta-blockers; CGRP monoclonal antibodies (erenumab, fremanezumab, galcanezumab, eptinezumab); atogepant; rimegepant for prevention
• Cluster Headache — High-flow oxygen; sumatriptan injection; verapamil; galcanezumab; non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS)
• Trigeminal Neuralgia — Carbamazepine; oxcarbazepine; MVD coordination with neurosurgery; Gamma Knife coordination

Peripheral Nerve & Muscle Disease

• Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) — IVIG; plasmapheresis; ICU coordination for respiratory failure
• Peripheral Neuropathy — Diabetic neuropathy; CIDP; vasculitic neuropathy; hereditary neuropathy (CMT); treatment of underlying cause; symptomatic pain management
• Motor Neuron Disease (ALS) — Riluzole; edaravone; tofersen for SOD1-ALS; AMX0035 (sodium phenylbutyrate + TUDCA); multidisciplinary ALS clinic; respiratory support; PEG coordination; palliative care
• Myopathy — Inflammatory myopathy (dermatomyositis, polymyositis, IBM); corticosteroids; IVIG; rituximab; intravenous immunoglobulin for IBM

Why International Patients Choose Huadong Hospital Neurology

• Geriatric Neurology Integration — Unique integration with China's premier geriatric medicine department for age-related neurological conditions
• Lecanemab & Donanemab — Anti-amyloid therapy for early Alzheimer's disease; ARIA monitoring; blood-based biomarker testing
• Focused Ultrasound (FUS) — Non-invasive MR-guided FUS thalamotomy for essential tremor and tremor-dominant PD
• Autoimmune Neurology — Comprehensive neuroimmunology program; efgartigimod for MG and CIDP; inebilizumab for NMOSD
• CGRP Antibodies for Migraine — Full range of anti-CGRP monoclonal antibodies for chronic migraine prevention
• Cost-Effectiveness — World-class neurological care at significantly lower cost than equivalent treatment in Western countries

The CMCS Patient Journey

1. Initial Inquiry — Share your neurological diagnosis, MRI/CT brain imaging, neuropsychological test results, EEG, nerve conduction studies, and current medications with CMCS.
2. Medical Record Preparation — We translate and organize your records for specialist pre-consultation review.
3. Specialist Matching — We identify the most appropriate neurologist based on your condition — dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, neuroimmunology, epilepsy, headache, or peripheral nerve disease.
4. Priority Scheduling — We secure a consultation with minimal waiting time.
5. Travel & Logistics — Assistance with visa invitation letters, accessible accommodation near Huadong Hospital, and Shanghai airport transfers.
6. Diagnostic Assessment — Full coordination of MRI, PET, CSF analysis, neuropsychological testing, and other required investigations.
7. Treatment Coordination — Full coordination of treatment initiation, infusion scheduling, and monitoring.
8. Post-Consultation Follow-Up — Test result translation, treatment plan interpretation, and remote follow-up coordination after you return home.

Book a Consultation

If you have Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, a stroke, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, epilepsy, migraine, or a complex neurological condition — CMCS can arrange a specialist consultation with Huadong Hospital's neurology team in Shanghai.

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