Yanjun Sun
Chief Physician; MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
The official SCMC page presents Sun Yanjun as a cardiothoracic surgeon with broad operative experience across congenital heart surgery and pediatric thoracic disease, including thoracoscopic minimally invasive procedures.
Quick Answer
The official SCMC page presents Sun Yanjun as a cardiothoracic surgeon with broad operative experience across congenital heart surgery and pediatric thoracic disease, including thoracoscopic minimally invasive procedures.
Biography
According to the official page, Sun Yanjun has about 20 years of pediatric cardiothoracic practice. The page notes participation in more than 25,000 congenital heart operations and over 3,500 as primary surgeon, with high success rates for advanced operations. It also describes work in congenital heart disease, thoracic disease, chest wall deformity, and a period of援疆 service in Kashgar training local cardiothoracic teams.
Specialties
Practice Areas
- •Cardiothoracic surgery
- •Thoracoscopy
- •Pediatric thoracic surgery
Conditions Treated
Academic Titles
- •Chief Physician
- •MD
Education & Overseas Experience
The official page excerpt reviewed did not list overseas training. It did note a long援疆 service assignment in Kashgar, Xinjiang, where he trained local cardiothoracic teams.
Signature Techniques
- ★Micro-incision simple congenital heart surgery
- ★Thoracoscopic minimally invasive surgery for simple congenital heart disease
- ★Thoracoscopic treatment for pediatric thoracic disease
International Patient Fit
Strong fit for international families needing both congenital heart and pediatric thoracic surgical opinions, especially when minimally invasive thoracoscopic strategy is a consideration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this expert suitable for a second opinion?
Yes. Yanjun Sun may be a strong option for second-opinion cases involving Surgery for simple and complex congenital heart disease, Open surgery for pediatric general thoracic disease, Minimally invasive thoracoscopic 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 Simple and complex congenital heart disease, Pulmonary airway malformations, Sequestration lung, 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
- MD