Who Is Dr. Zhao Qiang?
Dr. Zhao Qiang (赵强) is the Director of Cardiac Surgery at Ruijin Hospital, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and one of China's most distinguished cardiac surgeons. Internationally recognized for his expertise in heart transplantation, left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation, heart valve surgery, and the surgical management of end-stage heart failure, Dr. Zhao leads one of the most advanced cardiac surgery programs in China. His department's particular strength lies in mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation — areas where Ruijin Hospital is a national reference center — complementing the valve and coronary surgery expertise of Dr. Wang Chunsheng at Zhongshan Hospital to give CMCS patients access to elite cardiac surgeons across Shanghai's premier institutions.
What Conditions Does He Treat?
Dr. Zhao Qiang specializes in the surgical management of complex cardiac conditions, including:
- Heart transplantation — for end-stage heart failure refractory to medical therapy
- Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation — as bridge to transplant or destination therapy
- Heart valve surgery: mitral valve repair and replacement, aortic valve replacement, tricuspid valve surgery
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Surgical management of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) — septal myectomy
- Aortic surgery: ascending aorta and aortic root replacement
- Congenital heart disease in adults requiring surgical correction
- Redo cardiac surgery and complex reoperations
- Ventricular reconstruction surgery for ischemic cardiomyopathy
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for cardiogenic shock
Why International Patients Choose Dr. Zhao
International patients seek Dr. Zhao Qiang for his exceptional expertise in end-stage heart failure surgery — particularly heart transplantation and LVAD implantation — and his ability to manage the most complex and high-risk cardiac surgical cases. For patients with end-stage heart failure who have exhausted medical therapy and need evaluation for LVAD or transplantation, Dr. Zhao's department at Ruijin Hospital offers a comprehensive mechanical circulatory support and transplant program that is among the most experienced in China. For patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) who have failed septal ablation and require surgical myectomy, Dr. Zhao's subspecialty expertise provides a definitive surgical solution. His department's close collaboration with Ruijin's Cardiology team ensures every patient receives a fully integrated heart team evaluation before any surgical decision is made.
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 cardiac imaging, echocardiogram, catheterization reports, and medical history.
- Case Review: Our team reviews your case and confirms the most appropriate specialist within Dr. Zhao'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 cardiac studies and imaging 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 cardiac assessments.
- Surgical & Follow-Up Coordination: If surgery, LVAD implantation, or transplant evaluation is recommended, CMCS helps coordinate hospital admission, pre-operative workup, and post-operative care.
What to Prepare Before Your Visit
To ensure the most productive consultation with Dr. Zhao Qiang, please prepare:
- Recent echocardiogram report (transthoracic and/or transesophageal) — including LVEF, wall motion, and valve assessment
- Cardiac MRI (if performed — essential for cardiomyopathy assessment)
- Right heart catheterization report (essential for transplant and LVAD evaluation)
- Coronary angiography or CT coronary angiography (CCTA)
- ECG and Holter monitor report
- BNP or NT-proBNP levels and trend over time
- Records of all prior cardiac medications, interventions, and hospitalizations
- A full list of current medications
- Your passport and travel/health insurance documents
What to Expect on the Day
Ruijin Hospital's Cardiac Surgery Department is equipped with state-of-the-art cardiac operating theaters, ECMO and LVAD implantation capabilities, a dedicated cardiac ICU, and a comprehensive heart transplant program. Your consultation with Dr. Zhao will involve a thorough review of your cardiac imaging and clinical history, followed by a frank discussion of surgical options — including whether LVAD implantation, heart transplant evaluation, valve surgery, or other approaches are most appropriate. CMCS will ensure all communication is clear and that you leave with a complete understanding of your cardiac condition and the recommended plan. If interventional cardiology input is needed alongside surgical evaluation, we can coordinate referrals to the Cardiology team within Ruijin Hospital seamlessly.
Contact CMCS to Get Started
Ready to book your consultation with Dr. Zhao Qiang at Ruijin 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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