Dr. Wu Hao (吴皓) - Chairman of Otolaryngology at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital

Introduction

Dr. Wu Hao (吴皓) is the Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and one of China's most distinguished otolaryngologists. With over 25 years of specialized experience, Dr. Wu is nationally and internationally recognized for his expertise in cochlear implantation, skull base surgery, head and neck oncology, and comprehensive otolaryngologic care. He is one of China's foremost cochlear implant surgeons and a leading authority on lateral skull base surgery, having performed thousands of cochlear implant surgeries and complex skull base procedures throughout his career. His commitment to surgical excellence, clinical innovation, and advancing hearing rehabilitation has made Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital's Department of Otolaryngology one of the premier ENT centers in China, and a trusted destination for international patients seeking expert otolaryngologic care in Shanghai.

Academic Distinctions & Leadership

• Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
• Professor of Otolaryngology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
• Chief Physician, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital
• Vice Chairman, Otolaryngology Branch, Chinese Medical Association
• Chairman, Cochlear Implant Group, Chinese Medical Association Otolaryngology Branch
• Member, Politzer Society (International Society of Otology)
• Member, American Otological Society (AOS)
• Member, American Neurotology Society (ANS)
• Member, European Academy of Otology and Neuro-Otology (EAONO)
• Member, International Association of Phonosurgery (IAOP)
• Editorial Board Member, multiple leading otolaryngology journals (Chinese and international)
• Recipient, National Science and Technology Progress Award
• Recipient, Shanghai Science and Technology Award (multiple times)
• Recipient, Chinese Medical Science and Technology Award

Specializations & Expertise

Cochlear Implantation

• Cochlear implant surgery for adults and children with severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss
• Bilateral cochlear implantation
• Cochlear implantation in complex anatomical cases (cochlear malformations, ossified cochlea, narrow internal auditory canal)
• Cochlear implant revision surgery
• Auditory brainstem implant (ABI) for patients with absent or non-functional auditory nerves (neurofibromatosis type 2, cochlear aplasia)
• Hybrid (electroacoustic) cochlear implantation for patients with residual low-frequency hearing
• Bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA) implantation
• Active middle ear implant implantation
• Cochlear implant programming and audiological rehabilitation coordination

Lateral Skull Base Surgery

• Acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) surgery — translabyrinthine, retrosigmoid, and middle fossa approaches
• Glomus jugulare and glomus tympanicum tumor surgery
• Facial nerve tumor surgery (schwannoma, hemangioma)
• Posterior fossa meningioma surgery
• Petrous apex lesion surgery (cholesterol granuloma, cholesteatoma)
• Jugular foramen tumor surgery
• Endolymphatic sac tumor surgery
• Lateral skull base trauma surgery

Ear Microsurgery

• Tympanoplasty (eardrum repair) — all types
• Ossiculoplasty (ossicular chain reconstruction)
• Mastoidectomy (canal wall up and canal wall down)
• Cholesteatoma surgery (primary and revision)
• Stapedectomy and stapedotomy for otosclerosis
• Endoscopic ear surgery (EES)
• Congenital ear anomaly surgery (atresia repair)
• Revision ear surgery

Facial Nerve Surgery

• Facial nerve decompression for Bell's palsy and herpes zoster oticus
• Facial nerve repair and reconstruction
• Facial nerve grafting
• Intraoperative facial nerve monitoring
• Facial reanimation surgery coordination

Head & Neck Oncology

• Thyroid cancer surgery (total thyroidectomy, neck dissection)
• Parathyroid surgery
• Salivary gland tumor surgery (parotidectomy, submandibular gland excision)
• Laryngeal cancer surgery (partial and total laryngectomy)
• Pharyngeal cancer surgery
• Oral cavity cancer surgery
• Neck dissection (selective, modified radical, radical)
• Skull base tumor surgery (anterior and lateral)
• Reconstructive surgery after head and neck cancer resection

Rhinology & Sinus Surgery

• Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) for chronic sinusitis
• Endoscopic skull base surgery (anterior skull base tumors, CSF leak repair)
• Nasal polyp surgery
• Septoplasty and turbinate reduction
• Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
• Sinonasal tumor surgery

Laryngology & Voice

• Microlaryngoscopy for vocal cord lesions (polyps, nodules, cysts, Reinke's edema)
• Laryngeal microsurgery
• Vocal cord injection augmentation
• Laryngeal framework surgery (thyroplasty) for vocal cord paralysis
• Tracheostomy and airway management

Pediatric Otolaryngology

• Pediatric cochlear implantation
• Adenotonsillectomy
• Pediatric airway surgery
• Congenital ear anomaly surgery
• Pediatric hearing loss evaluation and management

Clinical Excellence & Innovation

Dr. Wu has performed thousands of otolaryngologic procedures throughout his distinguished career, with particular expertise in cochlear implantation and lateral skull base surgery. His department at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital is one of the largest and most comprehensive ENT departments in Shanghai, managing the full spectrum of ear, nose, throat, and head and neck conditions.

Dr. Wu has contributed to several important advances in otolaryngology in China:

• Cochlear Implant Program Leadership: As Chairman of the Cochlear Implant Group of the Chinese Medical Association Otolaryngology Branch, Dr. Wu has been a driving force in standardizing cochlear implant surgery and audiological rehabilitation across China. His program at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital is one of the largest and most experienced in the country, with extensive expertise in complex cases including cochlear malformations, auditory brainstem implantation, and revision surgery
• Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI): One of China's most experienced surgeons in auditory brainstem implantation for patients with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) and other conditions where cochlear implantation is not possible, offering hearing rehabilitation to patients who would otherwise have no surgical option
• Lateral Skull Base Surgery: Developed comprehensive lateral skull base surgery capabilities at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, including all major approaches for acoustic neuroma, glomus tumors, and other complex skull base lesions
• Comprehensive ENT Program: Built one of Shanghai's most comprehensive ENT departments, covering the full spectrum from cochlear implantation and skull base surgery to head and neck oncology, rhinology, and laryngology
• Multidisciplinary Hearing Rehabilitation: Established a comprehensive hearing rehabilitation program integrating cochlear implant surgery, audiology, speech therapy, and educational support
• National Training Leadership: As Chairman of the Cochlear Implant Group, Dr. Wu has trained hundreds of surgeons across China in cochlear implant surgery techniques and audiological rehabilitation protocols

Research & Academic Contributions

Dr. Wu is a prolific researcher with over 200 peer-reviewed publications in leading Chinese and international otolaryngology journals. His research focuses on:

• Cochlear implant outcomes in adults and children
• Cochlear implantation in complex anatomical cases
• Auditory brainstem implantation outcomes
• Lateral skull base surgery techniques and outcomes
• Hearing rehabilitation after cochlear implantation
• Genetics of hearing loss
• Head and neck oncology outcomes

He has been the principal investigator on multiple National Natural Science Foundation grants and national clinical research projects. Dr. Wu regularly presents at major international conferences including the Politzer Society Meeting, the American Otological Society (AOS) Annual Meeting, and the European Academy of Otology and Neuro-Otology (EAONO) Congress.

Training & Education

As a professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and Chairman of the Cochlear Implant Group of the Chinese Medical Association Otolaryngology Branch, Dr. Wu is deeply committed to advancing otolaryngologic education and training. He supervises doctoral and master's degree students and directs one of Shanghai's premier ENT fellowship programs at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital.

His national training courses in cochlear implant surgery have trained hundreds of surgeons across China, significantly raising the standard of cochlear implant care nationwide.

Hospital Affiliation

Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
639 Zhizaoju Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200011

Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital is one of Shanghai's major comprehensive academic medical centers, particularly renowned for its strengths in plastic surgery, stomatology, and otolaryngology. The Department of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery features:

• Dedicated cochlear implant surgery suite with intraoperative neural response telemetry and electrocochleography
• Lateral skull base surgery suite with intraoperative facial nerve monitoring and neuronavigation
• Advanced ear microsurgery operating rooms with high-powered microscopes and endoscopic systems
• Comprehensive audiology and hearing assessment center
• Cochlear implant programming and rehabilitation center
• Head and neck oncology operating rooms
• Functional endoscopic sinus surgery suite
• Laryngoscopy and microlaryngoscopy suite
• Multidisciplinary head and neck oncology tumor board
• International patient services with English-speaking coordinators

Patient Care Philosophy

• Patient-Centered Care: Every treatment plan is individualized based on diagnosis, severity, age, and patient goals
• Hearing Restoration as Priority: Committed to restoring the best possible hearing through cochlear implantation, auditory brainstem implantation, or other hearing rehabilitation approaches
• Comprehensive ENT Care: Offers the full spectrum of ENT care within a single expert department, from cochlear implantation to head and neck cancer surgery
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Complex oncology and skull base cases reviewed by dedicated tumor boards integrating ENT, neurosurgery, radiation oncology, and medical oncology
• Evidence-Based Practice: Treatment decisions guided by the latest international guidelines and Dr. Wu's own research
• Rehabilitation Integration: Comprehensive audiological rehabilitation and speech therapy integrated with surgical care for cochlear implant recipients
• Transparent Communication: Clear, honest communication about diagnosis, treatment options, and realistic expectations for outcomes
• Long-term Partnership: Committed to long-term follow-up and support throughout the hearing rehabilitation journey

Why Choose Dr. Wu Hao?

• China's Cochlear Implant Group Chairman: Chairman of the Cochlear Implant Group of the Chinese Medical Association — the national leader in cochlear implant surgery standards and training in China
• Auditory Brainstem Implant Expertise: One of China's most experienced ABI surgeons for patients with NF2 and other conditions where cochlear implantation is not possible
• Comprehensive ENT Breadth: Unique combination of cochlear implantation, lateral skull base surgery, head and neck oncology, rhinology, and laryngology expertise
• Complex Case Experience: Extensive experience with the most challenging cochlear implant cases including cochlear malformations, ossified cochleae, and revision surgery
• Prestigious Academic Center: Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital is a major Shanghai Jiao Tong University-affiliated academic medical center with full multidisciplinary resources
• Cost-Effective Excellence: Cochlear implant surgery and ENT care costs in Shanghai are typically 60-75% lower than in the US or Europe
• International Patient Experience: Experienced in coordinating care for patients from overseas seeking cochlear implantation and complex ENT surgery

Conditions Treated

Hearing Loss

• Severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss (cochlear implant candidates)
• Hereditary hearing loss
• Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD)
• Conductive and mixed hearing loss
• Congenital hearing loss in children
• Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) with bilateral acoustic neuromas (ABI candidates)

Ear Conditions

• Chronic otitis media (with and without cholesteatoma)
• Otosclerosis
• Tympanic membrane perforation
• Congenital aural atresia
• Acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma)
• Glomus tumors
• Facial nerve disorders

Head & Neck Conditions

• Thyroid cancer and nodules
• Parathyroid disease
• Salivary gland tumors (parotid, submandibular)
• Laryngeal cancer
• Pharyngeal cancer
• Oral cavity cancer
• Neck masses and lymphadenopathy

Nose & Sinus Conditions

• Chronic rhinosinusitis
• Nasal polyps
• Sinonasal tumors
• Deviated nasal septum
• CSF rhinorrhea

Voice & Laryngeal Conditions

• Vocal cord polyps, nodules, and cysts
• Vocal cord paralysis
• Laryngeal papillomatosis
• Laryngeal stenosis

International Patient Services

China Medical Concierge - Shanghai (CMCS) provides comprehensive support for international patients seeking ENT care with Dr. Wu Hao at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital.

Pre-Treatment Support

• Medical Record Review: Our team works with Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital to review your audiological assessments, imaging (CT and MRI), and clinical history to assess diagnosis and treatment options
• Virtual Consultation: Arrange a video consultation with Dr. Wu's team to discuss your condition and treatment plan
• Pre-operative Assessment Coordination: Comprehensive audiological evaluation, temporal bone CT and MRI, and other assessments as needed
• Second Opinion: Expert second opinion on cochlear implant candidacy, surgical approach, and optimal treatment strategy
• Cost Transparency: Detailed cost estimate including evaluation, surgery, device costs, programming, and rehabilitation
• Visa Assistance: Guidance on obtaining medical visa and invitation letters
• Accommodation: Help finding suitable housing near Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital

During Treatment

• Professional Medical Interpretation: Experienced interpreters for all medical interactions
• Hospital Admission Support: Assistance with registration, payment, and navigation
• Family Support: Accommodation and support for accompanying family members
• Surgical Coordination: Communication with family during surgery
• Ward Support: Daily updates and interpretation during hospital stay
• Post-operative Care: Comprehensive support during recovery
• 24/7 Emergency Support: Round-the-clock assistance throughout your stay

Post-Treatment Care

• Discharge Planning: Coordination of post-discharge care and cochlear implant programming schedule
• Medical Report Translation: Complete translation of surgical reports and discharge summaries
• Cochlear Implant Programming Coordination: Assistance with scheduling cochlear implant mapping sessions
• Rehabilitation Coordination: Assistance with arranging auditory verbal therapy and speech therapy after returning home
• Follow-up Coordination: Arrange post-operative clinic visits and audiological follow-up
• Telemedicine Follow-up: Virtual consultations for ongoing monitoring after returning home
• Coordination with Home Audiologists: Communication with your local audiologist for ongoing cochlear implant programming
• Lifelong Support: Ongoing assistance throughout your hearing rehabilitation journey

Schedule Your Consultation

If you or a loved one has severe hearing loss, a lateral skull base tumor, a head and neck cancer, or another ENT condition, Dr. Wu Hao at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital offers comprehensive otolaryngologic expertise at a fraction of Western costs.

Contact China Medical Concierge - Shanghai today to:

• Request a review of your audiological and imaging results to assess treatment options
• Schedule a virtual consultation with Dr. Wu's ENT team
• Assess eligibility for cochlear implantation or auditory brainstem implantation
• Receive a detailed treatment plan and cost estimate
• Start your journey toward restored hearing and expert ENT care in Shanghai

Bridging international patients with Shanghai's finest ENT surgeons — because comprehensive ear, nose, throat, and head and neck expertise under one roof makes all the difference.