Shanghai Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital: Campus Guide & How to Book an Appointment

Shanghai Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital: Campus Guide & How to Book an Appointment

Overview

Shanghai Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital (复旦大学附属眼耳鼻喉科医院), affiliated with Fudan University, is China's foremost specialized hospital for sensory organ diseases. Founded in 1952, it is a Grade 3A specialized hospital exclusively dedicated to ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and head and neck conditions. The hospital is nationally and internationally recognized for its excellence in ophthalmology, otology and cochlear implantation, rhinology, laryngology, and head and neck surgery. Its cochlear implant program is one of the largest and most experienced in Asia, and its ophthalmology department handles complex retinal, glaucoma, and corneal cases from across China and internationally.

Campus Location

Shanghai EENT Hospital operates from its main campus:

  • Main Campus — 83 Fenyang Road, Xuhui District. All specialist departments are concentrated here, including ophthalmology, otology, rhinology, laryngology, and head and neck surgery.

As a specialized hospital, all services are at the single main campus. Plan travel and accommodation near Xuhui 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 for acute eye and ENT emergencies.
  • Ophthalmology patients: Bring prior vision test results, fundus photographs, OCT scans, visual field tests, and any prior surgical records.
  • Cochlear implant candidates: Bring audiometry results, CT and MRI of the temporal bone, and prior hearing aid records. The cochlear implant evaluation follows a dedicated multi-step assessment process.

Booking Channels

1. Official WeChat Public Account (Recommended)

Search and follow 复旦大学附属眼耳鼻喉科医院 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., Ophthalmology, Otology, Rhinology, Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery), 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: 021-64377134 | 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.fdeent.org), 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., retinal surgery, cochlear implant assessment, head and neck oncology) open 7–14 days in advance and are highly competitive.

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 cochlear implant evaluation, contact the otology department in advance to understand the full assessment pathway before booking your first appointment.
  • For complex retinal or glaucoma cases, prepare a complete set of prior imaging and functional test results to maximize consultation value.

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.
  • Pediatric patients: Children requiring cochlear implant evaluation or pediatric ophthalmology care should bring the child's birth certificate or passport and all prior audiometry or vision records.
  • First-visit insurance patients: Register at the manual registration window; self-service kiosks may not support all insurance types.

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, imaging, and functional test results relevant to your condition.
  • Plan your trip 1–2 weeks in advance and book accommodation near Xuhui District.

Contact and Support

  • Outpatient Hotline: 021-64377134
  • Official Website: www.fdeent.org
  • 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 EENT Hospital is the destination of choice in China for patients with complex eye diseases, hearing loss requiring cochlear implantation, or head and neck tumors. For international patients, navigating a highly specialized hospital — securing scarce specialist slots, preparing the right documentation, and managing language barriers — requires expert support. China Medical Concierge Shanghai (CMCS) manages the entire process: identifying the right specialist, securing appointments, translating medical records, providing on-site interpretation, and coordinating your full care journey from arrival to follow-up.

Contact us at contract@medicalsh.com or WeChat: gezhanglao to get started.

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