Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital: Campus Guide & How to Book an Appointment

Overview

Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital (同济大学附属上海市肺科医院), affiliated with Tongji University, is China's foremost specialized hospital for respiratory and thoracic diseases. Founded in 1933, it is a Grade 3A specialized hospital exclusively dedicated to pulmonary and thoracic conditions. The hospital is nationally and internationally recognized for its excellence in thoracic surgery, lung cancer diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, respiratory medicine, lung transplantation, interventional pulmonology, and tuberculosis. Its thoracic surgery volume is among the highest in the world, and its lung transplant program is one of China's most active and experienced.

Campus Location

Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital operates from its main campus:

• Main Campus — 507 Zhengmin Road, Yangpu District. All specialist departments are concentrated here, including thoracic surgery, pulmonology, oncology, lung transplant, and the TB center.

As a specialized hospital, all services are at the single main campus. Plan travel and accommodation in Yangpu District accordingly.

Essential Patient Information

• Real-name registration is mandatory. Bring the patient's original valid ID (national ID card or passport for foreign nationals). Without it, registration and self-service machines cannot be used.
• Outpatient hours: Morning 08:00–11:30 | Afternoon 13:00–17:00. Select departments operate on weekends.
• Emergency department: Open 24 hours.
• First visit preparation: Bring all prior chest imaging (CT scan within 3 months is essential), pathology reports, bronchoscopy results, pulmonary function test results, and prior treatment records. Thoracic and pulmonary consultations require comprehensive documentation to be productive.
• Lung transplant patients: Transplant evaluation follows a dedicated intake process — contact the lung transplant center directly before attempting standard online booking.

Booking Channels

1. Official WeChat Public Account (Recommended)

Search and follow 上海市肺科医院 on WeChat. Slots open daily at 08:00 for appointments up to 7 days in advance for most departments.

1. Open the public account and tap Appointment Booking (预约挂号).
2. Tap Add Patient (添加就诊人) and enter the patient's real name and ID number.
3. Select the department (e.g., Thoracic Surgery, Pulmonology, Oncology, Interventional Pulmonology), date, and time slot.
4. Confirm appointment details and complete booking.

To cancel: Go to My Appointments (我的预约) and cancel before 17:00 the day prior to the appointment.

2. Phone Booking

• Hospital Direct Line: 021-65115006 | During outpatient hours.
• 114 Hotline: Dial 021-114 | Monday to Sunday 07:00–21:00.
• Shenkang Medical Alliance: Dial 021-96886 | 07:00–22:00.

3. On-Site Booking

• Service counter: Available at the outpatient hall during clinic hours. Bring valid ID.
• Self-service kiosks: Located throughout the outpatient building. Insert valid ID and follow on-screen instructions.

4. Other Channels

• Follow-up booking: Your doctor can book your next appointment directly at the end of a consultation.
• Third-party platforms: Alipay, official website (www.sph.com.cn), and Shenkang Medical Alliance (yuyue.shdc.org.cn). Slots are synchronized in real time.

Key Rules and Tips

Slot Release Schedule

• General outpatient slots open at 08:00 daily for the next 7 days.
• Specialist slots (e.g., thoracic surgery, lung cancer) open 7–14 days in advance and are extremely competitive given the hospital's national reputation.

Tips for High-Demand Specialists

• Complete patient registration setup before the slot release time and log in at exactly 08:00.
• Check for cancellations during 15:00–17:00 daily — re-released slots can be claimed.
• For lung cancer consultations, prepare a recent chest CT, pathology/biopsy report, and molecular profiling results (EGFR, ALK, ROS1, PD-L1 status) before your appointment.
• For lung transplant evaluation, contact the transplant center directly — standard online booking does not apply.
• If a top specialist is fully booked, consider booking a senior associate in the same department as an entry point to the team.

Booking Limits and No-Show Policy

• One appointment per patient, per department, per day.
• Cancellations must be made before 17:00 the day prior to the appointment.
• Repeated no-shows may result in temporary booking restrictions across platforms.

Check-In on the Day

• Collect your number at a self-service kiosk or service counter on arrival.
• Sign in at the sign-in machine on your department's floor before your appointment time. Failure to sign in may affect your queue position.

Special Patient Groups

• Foreign nationals: Book via WeChat public account, phone, or in person using your passport.
• First-visit insurance patients: Register at the manual registration window; self-service kiosks may not support all insurance types.
• Patients seeking second opinions: The hospital welcomes second opinion consultations for lung cancer and thoracic conditions. Bring complete prior records, imaging, and pathology materials.

Out-of-City Patients

• Register for out-of-city medical care with your home city's insurance authority before traveling.
• Bring your national ID, insurance card, all prior medical records, chest CT scans, pathology slides if applicable, pulmonary function test results, and molecular profiling reports.
• Plan your trip 1–2 weeks in advance and book accommodation near Yangpu District.

Contact and Support

• Outpatient Hotline: 021-65115006
• Official Website: www.sph.com.cn
• Online: Leave a message via the WeChat public account for a staff response.
• On-site: Information desks at the outpatient hall provide appointment guidance and wayfinding.

How CMCS Can Help

Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital handles some of the most complex respiratory and thoracic cases in Asia. For international patients facing a lung cancer diagnosis, advanced COPD, or considering lung transplantation, navigating China's top pulmonary hospital — securing scarce specialist slots, organizing and translating complex medical records, and managing the process across language barriers — requires expert support. China Medical Concierge Shanghai (CMCS) specializes in guiding international patients through every step: from securing the right specialist appointment and preparing your medical dossier, to on-site interpretation and post-consultation follow-up coordination.

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