Healthcare in Shanghai

Public healthcare in Shanghai is known for its inconsistent standards, so most expats opt for the city’s private hospitals and clinics. Fortunately, there are many of these, and they provide excellent care.

Doctors in private hospitals often speak English, and many are expats themselves. There are also medical clinics that combine both Western and Eastern practices.

It’s important to have medical insurance while in Shanghai to cover the costs of the pricier private clinics. Employee relocation packages typically include this, but you should carefully check what your policy covers, including dental and optical procedures.

Although we recommend using private medical services where possible, most of the local population uses public services and still has an incredibly high life expectancy. If you choose to use public services, there’s an admission fee you need to pay when you visit the hospital.

Below are some of the top hospitals in Shanghai.

Hospitals in Shanghai

Shanghai Raffles Medical

Website: www.rafflesmedicalchina.com 
Address: 200 Yuan Zhao Road, Pudong New District (Qiantan area)

Shanghai Jiahui International Hospital

Website: www.jiahui.com 
Address: 288 Qinjiang Road, Xuhui District

Parkway Shanghai Hospital

Website: www.parkwayhealth.cn 
Address: 1172 Jile Road, Minhang District

Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital

Website: www.seimc.com.cn 
Address: 600 Yishan Road, Xuhui District