Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
Guozhen Chen

Guozhen Chen

Associate Chief Physician; Master's Supervisor

Cardiology

Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department

Associate Chief PhysicianMaster's SupervisorPostdoctoral researcher
Associate Chief PhysicianMaster's SupervisorPostdoctoral researcher

The official SCMC page presents Chen Guozhen as a pediatric cardiac imaging specialist focused on congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, Kawasaki disease, and perioperative evaluation of complex conotruncal malformations.

Quick Answer

The official SCMC page presents Chen Guozhen as a pediatric cardiac imaging specialist focused on congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, Kawasaki disease, and perioperative evaluation of complex conotruncal malformations.

Main conditions handled
Congenital heart disease · Cardiomyopathy · Kawasaki disease
Best for
Cardiac ultrasound · 3D echocardiography · Perioperative imaging
Care approach
Transthoracic echocardiography · Transesophageal echocardiography

Biography

According to the official page, Chen Guozhen is an associate chief physician, master's supervisor, medical doctor, and postdoctoral researcher. The page notes prior work as secretary of a key pediatric cardiovascular discipline, current role as Shanghai science and technology expert reviewer, and a 2010–2012 research-associate period at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in developmental biology under an NIH-funded congenital heart disease gene study.

Specialties

Pediatric cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment
Transthoracic, transesophageal, and 3D echocardiography
Peri-interventional and perioperative cardiac imaging

Practice Areas

  • Cardiac ultrasound
  • 3D echocardiography
  • Perioperative imaging
Congenital heart disease
Cardiomyopathy
Kawasaki disease
Congenital left ventricular outflow obstruction
Conotruncal malformations

Clinic Schedule

  • Wednesday all day (morning VIP clinic, afternoon specialist clinic)

Academic Titles

  • Associate Chief Physician
  • Master's Supervisor
  • Postdoctoral researcher

Academic Roles

  • Former Secretary of the 5th Key Pediatric Cardiovascular Discipline of the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission
  • Expert reviewer in the Shanghai Science and Technology Commission expert pool

Education & Overseas Experience

The official page notes 2010–2012 research work at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Developmental Biology.

Research Highlights

  • Research focuses on 3D digital pathology of conotruncal malformations, perioperative guidance value of 3D echocardiography, dynamic 3D modeling of the mitral apparatus and hemodynamics, and embryonic small-animal cardiac ultrasound
  • Has led 6 projects from the Ministry of Education, Shanghai Science and Technology Commission, and Shanghai education authorities, and participated in nearly 20 national or municipal projects
  • Published nearly 70 papers, including 44 as first or corresponding author
  • During 2010 to 2012 US research work, completed ultrasound screening of 21,869 mouse embryos and detailed diagnosis of 2,915 embryos with congenital heart disease

Signature Techniques

  • Transthoracic echocardiography
  • Transesophageal echocardiography
  • 3D echocardiography
  • Peri-interventional and perioperative cardiac imaging

Awards & Honors

  • Shanghai Scientific and Technological Achievement Certificate
  • Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award (Third Prize)
  • Chinese Medical Science and Technology Award (Third Prize)
  • Soong Ching Ling Pediatric Medicine Award
  • Ministry of Education Science and Technology Progress Award (Second Prize)

International Patient Fit

Strong fit for international families who need advanced pediatric cardiac imaging review, especially before or after intervention/surgery for congenital heart disease or complex outflow-tract malformations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this expert suitable for a second opinion?

Yes. Guozhen Chen may be a strong option for second-opinion cases involving Pediatric cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment, Transthoracic, transesophageal, and 3D echocardiography, Peri-interventional and perioperative cardiac imaging, especially when families want input from a leading pediatric center in Shanghai.

What kinds of cases is this expert best for?

This expert is generally best suited for cases involving Congenital heart disease, Cardiomyopathy, Kawasaki disease, based on the public SCMC profile and the doctor’s main clinical focus.

Can OriEast help arrange the appointment?

Yes. OriEast can help international families prepare records, confirm booking steps, and coordinate communication with Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department when arranging care.

What records should patients prepare before booking?

Prepare the latest diagnosis, imaging or pathology reports, treatment summaries, medication list, and any key questions for the specialist. Clear English translations are helpful if available.

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Credentials

  • Associate Chief Physician
  • Master's Supervisor
  • Postdoctoral researcher

Languages

Chinese