NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FOR NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
Huashan Hospital, Fudan University
Founded in 1907 as the China Red Cross General Hospital, Huashan Hospital of Fudan University is one of China’s most celebrated public tertiary (Tier-3A) teaching medical centers. Formally designated by the National Health Commission as the National Medical Center for Neurological Disorders, Huashan represents the global vanguard in neurosurgical innovation, complex brain tumor micro-resection, and multidisciplinary tumor board (MDT) salvage.
Under the academic leadership of Academician Zhou Liangfu and Hospital President Prof. Mao Ying, Huashan’s Department of Neurosurgery has been ranked #1 in China consecutively for more than a decade, managing over 18,000 advanced neurosurgical procedures annually with world-class neurological functional preservation rates.
FOUR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE PILLARS
Core Neurosurgical & Technological Capabilities
Backed by the National Medical Center for Neurological Disorders, Huashan Hospital sets the global standard for surgical precision, functional cortical preservation, and complex neuro-oncology salvage.
Academician Faculty
Founded in 1952, led by Senior Academician Zhou Liangfu and Hospital President Prof. Mao Ying, setting national neurosurgery guidelines.
Intraoperative 3.0T MRI
Equipped with state-of-the-art intraoperative MRI surgical suites, correcting for brain shift in real time to maximize tumor resection boundaries.
Awake Craniotomy
Routine awake craniotomy with direct cortical and subcortical electrical mapping, drastically lowering the risk of postoperative aphasia and hemiplegia.
Specialist MDT Board
Integrated multidisciplinary tumor board combining neurosurgery, stereotactic CyberKnife/Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and molecular targeted protocols.
WORLD-RENOWNED NEUROSURGICAL MASTERS
Academic Faculty & Department Leadership
Huashan’s Department of Neurosurgery is steered by members of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and leaders of international neurosurgical societies.
Academician Zhou Liangfu
Senior founding statesman of modern microneurosurgery in China. Academician Zhou established national standards for complex intracranial aneurysms, deep skull base petroclival meningiomas, and brainstem cavernomas, training generations of department chairs.
Prof. Mao Ying, MD, PhD
President of Huashan Hospital and internationally recognized authority on glioma surgical resection, brain connectivity mapping, and cerebrovascular bypass. Prof. Mao pioneered the routine clinical application of intraoperative 3.0T MRI and awake language mapping.
Prof. Yao Yu, MD, PhD
Mayo Clinic & Harvard DFCI fellow. Specializes in complex glioma micro-resection, dendritic cell (DC) vaccine immunotherapy, and Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields).
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Prof. Qin Zhiyong, MD
Germany Mainz & Univ. of Michigan fellow. Expert in endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery and weighing open microsurgery vs. stereotactic CyberKnife.
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Prof. Wang Yang, MD
Harvard BIDMC fellow & Chief of CyberKnife Center. Expert in non-surgical stereotactic radiation for inoperable brainstem tumors and brain metastases.
View Full Profile →COMPLEX INTRACRANIAL & SKULL BASE PATHOLOGIES
Specialized Neuro-Oncology Clinical Focus
Huashan Hospital’s neurosurgical teams specialize in anatomically high-risk, eloquent-cortex, and skull base lesions deemed inoperable elsewhere. Every patient receives a tailored precision surgical and adjuvant strategy.
Glioblastoma & High-Grade Glioma (GBM)
Maximal safe resection utilizing intraoperative 3.0T MRI, 5-ALA molecular fluorescence guidance, awake speech/motor mapping, and post-op targeted adjuvant protocol.
Skull Base & Complex Meningioma
Advanced microsurgical skull base approaches for parasagittal, petroclival, and cavernous sinus meningiomas, emphasizing cranial nerve anatomy preservation.
Pituitary Neuroendocrine Tumors (PitNET)
High-definition fully endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal micro-resection, decompressing optic chiasm and preserving critical endocrine regulation.
Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma)
Specialized retrosigmoid suboccipital approach under continuous facial nerve (CN VII) and auditory brainstem monitoring, maintaining facial symmetry and hearing.
Brainstem & Deep Cavernous Malformations
Precise surgical navigation through anatomical safe entry zones (SEZs) in the midbrain, pons, and medulla, offering cure for previously inoperable deep vascular lesions.
Cerebral Metastases & Recurrent Tumors
Robotic CyberKnife and Leksell Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery combined with systemic targeted therapies and blood-brain barrier penetrating immunotherapy.
STRATEGIC CAMPUS ORIENTATION
Huashan Hospital Campus Network & Patient Logistics
Huashan Hospital operates multiple specialized medical campuses across Shanghai. International oncology and neurosurgical patients are primarily admitted to the modern Hongqiao International Campus for immediate airport access and high-end inpatient suites.
Hongqiao International Medical Campus
Dedicated International Neurosurgery CenterLocated at 958 Jinguang Road, Minhang District, this ultra-modern facility is located just 15 minutes by express medical transport from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and the High-Speed Railway Hub.
- Dedicated 10-story Specialized Neurosurgery Building
- Dual Intraoperative 3.0T MRI hybrid surgical operating suites
- Specialized Neurological Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Private single-room VIP suites with English-speaking concierge nursing
Jing’an Main Campus (Historic Headquarters)
Centennial Academic & Research CenterLocated at 12 Wulumuqi Middle Road, Jing’an District in downtown Shanghai, this historic campus houses the national headquarters of the Chinese Neurosurgical Society and the Fudan University Neurosurgical Institute.
- State Key Laboratory for Medical Neurobiology
- High-throughput neuropathology, genetic & biomarker testing core
- National Academician consultation clinic suites
- 24/7 Acute Neurovascular and Emergency Trauma Center
FOUR-STEP ADMISSION PROCESS
How International Patients Access Care at Huashan
- 01. Remote Dossier Review
- 02. Chief MDT Board Matching
- 03. Visa & VIP Bed Allocation
- 04. Bedside Concierge & Recovery
01. Submit Digital MRI & Clinical Dossier
Upload your recent 3.0T MRI/CT scans (in raw DICOM format), biopsy pathology slides, and clinical summary. Our medical translation team translates all records into standard bilingual Chinese-English dossiers for departmental review within 24 hours.
- Complete 3.0T brain MRI DICOM sequences (T1+C, T2, FLAIR, DTI)
- Histopathology and molecular biomarker reports (IDH, 1p/19q, MGMT)
- Certified medical history translation at zero upfront screening cost
- Preliminary eligibility assessment by Huashan clinical fellows
02. Faculty Multidisciplinary Board Evaluation
Your case is evaluated directly by Huashan neurosurgical department heads and multidisciplinary tumor board chiefs. You receive a formal written surgical feasibility opinion, intraoperative MRI protocol, and anticipated timeline.
- Case review by senior attending neurosurgeons and named professors
- Determination of surgical resectability & awake craniotomy indications
- Formal written protocol including expected length of stay and transparent fees
- Tele-consultation with Huashan surgical directors upon request
03. Fast-Track Medical Visa & Ward Admission
Huashan Hospital issues an official institutional medical invitation letter to expedite medical visa processing at your local Chinese embassy or consulate. Upon landing in Shanghai, patients are met at the gate and escorted directly to their private inpatient suite at Hongqiao Campus.
- Official hospital medical visa invitation letter for patient & accompanying family
- 15-minute direct airport transfer from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
- Pre-allocated private VIP inpatient suite in International Medical Center
- Dedicated surgical operating suite scheduling within 48-72 hours
04. Bedside Medical Interpreter & Continuity of Care
A full-time certified bilingual medical interpreter accompanies you during all pre-op briefings, surgical rounds, and postoperative recovery discussions. Certified English hospital records, high-res scans, and medication summaries are delivered upon discharge.
- Dedicated bedside bilingual medical navigator during entire admission
- Postoperative neuro-rehabilitation and physical therapy management
- Complete certified English discharge records and pathological biopsy blocks
- Ongoing remote follow-up with Huashan neuro-oncology specialists
PATIENT INQUIRIES
Frequently Asked Questions About Huashan Hospital
Key clinical, logistical, and technological facts regarding international admissions, intraoperative neuro-imaging, surgical scheduling, and care coordination at Huashan Hospital.
Our neurosurgical directors review raw digital DICOM MRI/CT scans alongside clinical pathology records. Through computerized 3D neuronavigation reconstruction, our surgeons evaluate tumor vascularity, relation to eloquent speech and motor pathways, and skull base anatomy. A formal feasibility report is delivered within 24 to 48 hours detailing surgical options, expected extent of resection, and functional risks.
During open brain surgery, cerebrospinal fluid drainage and tumor decompression cause brain tissue to shift (known as ‘brain shift’), rendering pre-operative MRI scans inaccurate. Huashan’s intraoperative 3.0T MRI enables our surgeons to rescan the brain before closing, confirming whether any residual tumor tissue remains in real time and enabling the highest possible degree of safe resection.
Yes. Pathway coordinates direct teleconsultations and multi-disciplinary tumor board (MDT) reviews with Academician Zhou Liangfu, Hospital President Mao Ying, and senior neurosurgical directors. International cases receive prioritized joint evaluation with neurosurgery, neuropathology, neuroradiology, and radiation oncology.
Upon receipt of the complete clinical dossier and confirmation of surgical indication by the department head, Pathway issues the hospital medical invitation letter immediately. Following visa issuance, an inpatient private VIP room is pre-allocated at Hongqiao International Campus, with surgery typically scheduled within 2 to 4 days of arrival.
Huashan operates China’s foremost Gamma Knife Center, equipped with the Leksell Gamma Knife Icon system capable of frameless, stereotactic radiosurgery for acoustic neuromas, pituitary adenomas, meningiomas, and brain metastases. The center has treated over 60,000 cases with sub-millimeter precision.
All international patients are paired with a full-time certified medical navigator fluent in English and Chinese. Your navigator attends all bedside rounds, pre-operative surgical conferences, and informed consent reviews. Complete English discharge paperwork, surgical notes, and pathology reports are provided for your home physicians.
Initiate Your Case Review with Huashan Hospital
Upload your MRI/CT DICOM records for an expedited surgical feasibility evaluation by Huashan’s Department of Neurosurgery.