Jinfen Liu
Chief Physician; Professor; Doctoral Supervisor
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
The official SCMC page presents Liu Jinfen as one of the senior-most pediatric cardiothoracic experts at Shanghai Children's Medical Center, with especially strong experience in complex congenital heart disease and pediatric thoracic surgery.
Quick Answer
The official SCMC page presents Liu Jinfen as one of the senior-most pediatric cardiothoracic experts at Shanghai Children's Medical Center, with especially strong experience in complex congenital heart disease and pediatric thoracic surgery.
Biography
According to the official page, Liu Jinfen has been on the pediatric cardiothoracic frontline for about 40 years. The page states that she has led more than 5,000 congenital heart and thoracic operations, performs more than 500 procedures annually, and that over 80% are complex cases. It also highlights former leadership roles including former president of SCMC and former director of the Shanghai Institute of Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease.
Specialties
Practice Areas
- •Pediatric cardiothoracic surgery
- •Congenital heart surgery
- •Pediatric thoracic surgery
Conditions Treated
Academic Titles
- •Professor
- •Doctoral Supervisor
- •Former President of SCMC
- •Former Director of Shanghai Institute of Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease
Academic Roles
- •Former Vice President of Xinhua Hospital
- •Former President of SCMC
- •Former Director of the Shanghai Institute of Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease
- •Honorary Director of the Shanghai Institute of Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease
- •Chair of the National Cardiovascular Disease Expert Committee Congenital Heart Disease Committee
- •Former leader of the Chinese Medical Association Pediatric Surgery Cardiothoracic Group
- •Member of the Ministry of Health New Rural Cooperative Congenital Heart Disease Project Expert Group
- •Management Committee member of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
- •Member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery
- •Associate Editor of World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
Education & Overseas Experience
The official page highlights global academic appointments and major international journal roles, but does not provide a conventional education timeline or specific clinic schedule in the reviewed material.
Research Highlights
- •Led more than 5,000 congenital heart and thoracic operations, with more than 500 annually and over 80% complex cases
- •Published more than 40 SCI papers as first or corresponding author
- •Completed or led 6 major national-level grants including National Natural Science Foundation, 973, and Ministry of Health projects
- •Built long-term expertise in neonatal complex congenital heart surgery, single ventricle surgery, Ebstein cone reconstruction, and pediatric thoracic surgery
Signature Techniques
- ★Complex neonatal congenital heart surgery
- ★Cone reconstruction for Ebstein anomaly
- ★Advanced surgery for single-ventricle physiology
- ★Pediatric thoracic surgery for lung malformations and chest wall disease
Awards & Honors
- ★Soong Ching Ling Pediatric Medicine Award
- ★National Science and Technology Progress Award (Second Class)
- ★Ministry of Education Science and Technology Progress Award (Second Class)
- ★Chinese Medical Science and Technology Award (Third Class)
- ★Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award (First Class)
- ★Shanghai Medical Science and Technology Progress Award (Third Class)
International Patient Fit
Strong fit for international families seeking a very senior referral-level expert in complex congenital heart disease, neonatal heart surgery, or rare pediatric thoracic malformations in a major national pediatric center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this expert suitable for a second opinion?
Yes. Jinfen Liu may be a strong option for second-opinion cases involving Pediatric congenital heart disease, Pediatric thoracic surgery, Complex neonatal congenital heart surgery, 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 defects, Functional single ventricle, Ebstein anomaly, 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
- Professor
- Doctoral Supervisor