Huiwen Chen
Chief Physician; Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
The official SCMC page presents Chen Huiwen as a senior congenital heart surgeon with more than 30 years of clinical experience and a large operative volume in pediatric congenital heart disease.
Quick Answer
The official SCMC page presents Chen Huiwen as a senior congenital heart surgeon with more than 30 years of clinical experience and a large operative volume in pediatric congenital heart disease.
Biography
According to the official page, Chen Huiwen is a chief physician, doctoral supervisor, and director of cardiothoracic surgery. The page highlights more than 30 years in congenital heart surgery and over 5,000 independent operations as lead surgeon, with overseas training at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Ohio and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford.
Specialties
Practice Areas
- •Pediatric cardiac surgery
- •Congenital heart disease
Conditions Treated
More experts for this conditionClinic Schedule
- •Tuesday morning (specialist clinic)
- •Wednesday morning (VIP clinic)
Academic Titles
- •Chief Physician
- •Doctoral Supervisor
- •Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Academic Roles
- •Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery
- •Doctoral Supervisor
Education & Overseas Experience
The official page notes overseas training at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Ohio and Stanford-affiliated children's hospital in the United States.
Research Highlights
- •Has worked in congenital heart surgery for more than 30 years
- •Completed more than 5,000 operations independently as lead surgeon
- •Official profile emphasizes broad operative management of congenital heart disease rather than listing grants or publications
- •Completed overseas training at Nationwide Children's Hospital and Stanford-affiliated children's hospital
Signature Techniques
- ★Congenital heart disease surgery
Awards & Honors
- ★National Advanced Worker of the Health System (2024)
- ★Guizhou Province Advanced Worker (2024)
- ★Shanghai Leading Talent (2022)
- ★Outstanding Discipline Leader of the Shanghai Health Commission (2017)
- ★Research-oriented Physician of the Shanghai Education Commission (2012)
- ★Shanghai Health Commission Silver Snake Award (2011)
- ★Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award (First Prize)
- ★Chinese Medical Science and Technology Award
- ★Ministry of Education Science and Technology Award
- ★Shanghai Medical Science and Technology Award
- ★Huaxia Medical Science and Technology Award
- ★National Top Ten Reform Pioneer for Advancing Healthcare Reform and Serving Public Health (2024)
International Patient Fit
Strong fit for international families seeking an experienced congenital heart surgeon in a major pediatric center, especially for broad congenital heart surgery opinions and operative planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this expert suitable for a second opinion?
Yes. Huiwen Chen may be a strong option for second-opinion cases involving Surgical treatment of congenital heart disease, Diagnosis and surgery for a wide range of congenital heart defects, 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, Various congenital heart defects, based on the public SCMC profile and the doctor’s main clinical focus.
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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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Affiliated Hospital
Shanghai Children's Medical Center International DepartmentCredentials
- Chief Physician
- Doctoral Supervisor