Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
Fen Li

Fen Li

Chief Physician; Doctoral Supervisor; Deputy Director of the Heart Center

Cardiology

Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department

Chief PhysicianDoctoral SupervisorDeputy Director of the Heart Center
Chief PhysicianDoctoral Supervisor

The official SCMC page presents Li Fen as a senior pediatric cardiologist and electrophysiology specialist with strong experience in congenital heart intervention, arrhythmia ablation, pacing, and high-volume cardiac procedures.

Quick Answer

The official SCMC page presents Li Fen as a senior pediatric cardiologist and electrophysiology specialist with strong experience in congenital heart intervention, arrhythmia ablation, pacing, and high-volume cardiac procedures.

Main conditions handled
Congenital heart disease · Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia · Paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia
Best for
Pediatric cardiology · Interventional cardiology · Electrophysiology
Care approach
High-volume congenital heart intervention · Pediatric radiofrequency ablation

Biography

According to the official page, Li Fen is a chief physician, doctoral supervisor, deputy director of the heart center, and a leading cardiology expert at SCMC. The page notes annual volume of more than 500 cardiac interventions, over 200 pediatric radiofrequency ablations, and more than 50 permanent pacemaker implantations, plus overseas training at Boston Children's Hospital in congenital heart intervention and tachyarrhythmia ablation.

Specialties

Pediatric cardiovascular medicine
Congenital heart disease intervention
Radiofrequency ablation for tachyarrhythmia in children
Pacemaker implantation for bradyarrhythmia
Drug treatment for arrhythmias

Practice Areas

  • Pediatric cardiology
  • Interventional cardiology
  • Electrophysiology
Congenital heart disease
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
Paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia
Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
PVC
PAC
Various tachy- and bradyarrhythmias

Clinic Schedule

  • Monday morning (VIP clinic)
  • Tuesday morning (specialist clinic)

Academic Titles

  • Chief Physician
  • Doctoral Supervisor
  • Deputy Director of the Heart Center

Academic Roles

  • Deputy Director of the Shanghai Institute of Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease
  • Committee member of the National Cardiovascular Disease Expert Committee
  • Standing Committee member of the Pediatrics Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association and Chair of its Cardiovascular Disease Committee
  • Deputy Head of the Cardiology Group of the Pediatrics Branch of the Chinese Medical Association

Education & Overseas Experience

The official page notes overseas training at Boston Children's Hospital in pediatric congenital heart intervention and tachyarrhythmia ablation.

Research Highlights

  • Mainly engaged in basic and clinical research on pediatric cardiovascular disease
  • Published 116 papers as first or corresponding author, including 28 SCI-indexed papers
  • Led five General Program projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China
  • Recent representative study focuses on a multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled zero-fluoroscopy ablation strategy for pediatric tachyarrhythmia

Signature Techniques

  • High-volume congenital heart intervention
  • Pediatric radiofrequency ablation
  • Permanent pacemaker implantation in children
  • Zero-fluoroscopy ablation research

Awards & Honors

  • Soong Ching Ling Pediatric Medicine Award (as first contributor)
  • Huaxia Medical Science and Technology Award (Third Prize)
  • Shanghai Medical Science and Technology Award (Third Prize)
  • Pudong New Area Science and Technology Progress Award (First Prize)
  • Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award (First Prize, as second contributor)

International Patient Fit

Strong fit for international families seeking high-level pediatric electrophysiology and congenital heart intervention, especially when ablation or pacing is being considered.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this expert suitable for a second opinion?

Yes. Fen Li may be a strong option for second-opinion cases involving Pediatric cardiovascular medicine, Congenital heart disease intervention, Radiofrequency ablation for tachyarrhythmia in children, 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, Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, Paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia, 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

  • Chief Physician
  • Doctoral Supervisor

Languages

Chinese