Gao Wei
Chief Physician; Deputy Director of Cardiology
Cardiology
Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
The official SCMC page presents Gao Wei as a senior pediatric cardiologist whose main specialty is congenital heart disease diagnosis and interventional treatment.
Quick Answer
The official SCMC page presents Gao Wei as a senior pediatric cardiologist whose main specialty is congenital heart disease diagnosis and interventional treatment.
Biography
According to the official page, Gao Wei is a chief physician and deputy director of cardiology at SCMC. His career history includes work at Xinhua Hospital and then SCMC from 1998 onward. The page also notes short-term visiting study at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Montefiore Medical Center in 2002, along with academic committee roles in pediatric cardiology and structural heart disease.
Specialties
Practice Areas
- •Pediatric cardiology
- •Congenital heart disease
- •Interventional cardiology
Conditions Treated
Clinic Schedule
- •Monday morning (specialist clinic)
- •Friday morning (VIP clinic)
Academic Titles
- •Deputy Director of Cardiology
- •Vice chair or committee member in national pediatric cardiology organizations
- •Standing committee member in structural heart disease society
Academic Roles
- •Deputy Director of Cardiology at SCMC
- •Vice Chair of the Pediatric Cardiovascular Committee of the Chinese College of Cardiovascular Physicians
- •Committee member of the Congenital Heart Disease Working Committee of the Chinese College of Cardiovascular Physicians
- •Standing Committee member of the Asia-Pacific Structural Heart Disease Alliance
Education & Overseas Experience
The reviewed official page includes overseas observership or visiting study at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Montefiore Medical Center in 2002. A full formal education history is not clearly listed in the excerpt reviewed.
Research Highlights
- •Focused on interventional treatment for congenital heart disease
- •Published 4 SCI papers as first or co-first author in the last five years
- •Published 11 core Chinese journal papers as corresponding author and 5 papers in Chinese Medical Association journals
- •Edited books on interventional treatment of congenital heart disease, valvular disease, and structural heart disease case analysis
Signature Techniques
- ★Interventional treatment for congenital heart disease
Awards & Honors
- ★Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award (First Prize, 9th contributor)
International Patient Fit
May be a reasonable fit for families seeking pediatric congenital heart disease evaluation and catheter-based treatment. The official page does not clearly state dedicated international-language support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this expert suitable for a second opinion?
Yes. Gao Wei may be a strong option for second-opinion cases involving Pediatric cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment, Diagnosis and interventional therapy for congenital heart disease, Pediatric congenital heart disease intervention, 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, 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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Affiliated Hospital
Shanghai Children's Medical Center International DepartmentCredentials
- Chief Physician
- Deputy Director of Cardiology