Wei Wang
Chief Physician; PhD Supervisor; Director of Perfusion Department
Cardiothoracic Surgery / Perfusion
Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
The official SCMC page presents Wang Wei as a senior perfusion and extracorporeal life-support expert supporting pediatric congenital heart surgery and critically ill children requiring advanced circulatory support.
Quick Answer
The official SCMC page presents Wang Wei as a senior perfusion and extracorporeal life-support expert supporting pediatric congenital heart surgery and critically ill children requiring advanced circulatory support.
Biography
According to the official page, Wang Wei is a chief physician, PhD supervisor, and director of the perfusion department. The page highlights clinical and research work in cardiopulmonary bypass, ECMO, ventricular assist devices, perioperative organ protection, and myocardial regeneration. It also notes overseas training at Boston Children's Hospital and Texas Children's Hospital.
Specialties
Practice Areas
- •Perfusion
- •ECMO
- •Mechanical circulatory support
Conditions Treated
More experts for this conditionAcademic Titles
- •PhD Supervisor
- •Director of Perfusion Department
Academic Roles
- •Standing committee member and secretary of the Extracorporeal Circulation Branch of the Chinese Society of Biomedical Engineering
- •Incoming chair of the Extracorporeal Circulation Committee of the Shanghai Society of Biomedical Engineering
- •Committee member of the 9th National Committee of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Branch of the Chinese Medical Association
- •Committee member of the Congenital Heart Disease Group of the Pediatric Surgery Branch of the Chinese Medical Association
- •Committee member of the Cardiovascular Surgery Specialty Committee of the Shanghai Medical Association
- •Standing committee member of the Extracorporeal Life Support Society of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association
- •Deputy editor-in-chief and editorial board member of the Chinese Journal of Extracorporeal Circulation
Education & Overseas Experience
The official page notes training at Boston Children's Hospital and Texas Children's Hospital in pediatric perfusion, cardiac surgery, and ICU-related work.
Research Highlights
- •Long-term work in pediatric extracorporeal circulation, including cardiopulmonary bypass for congenital heart surgery and ECMO or VAD support for critically ill children
- •Participates in nearly 50 ECMO treatments each year
- •Among the earlier clinicians in China to carry out modified ultrafiltration, acetate Ringer application, and extracorporeal life support in perfusion practice
- •Has worked on centrifugal pump development
- •Research directions include perioperative organ protection in congenital heart disease, clinical research on cardiopulmonary bypass and ECMO, and myocardial regeneration
- •In recent years has led or participated in National Natural Science Foundation projects involving rapid heart-valve regeneration and visualized heart-on-a-chip research
Signature Techniques
- ★ECMO support
- ★Modified ultrafiltration
- ★Extracorporeal life support in pediatric cardiac surgery
International Patient Fit
Best suited for international families whose child needs complex congenital heart surgery with advanced perioperative support, ECMO backup, or intensive extracorporeal management rather than a routine outpatient opinion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this expert suitable for a second opinion?
Yes. Wei Wang may be a strong option for second-opinion cases involving Pediatric extracorporeal circulation, Cardiopulmonary bypass for congenital heart surgery, ECMO, 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 Children undergoing congenital heart surgery, Critically ill children requiring extracorporeal life support, based on the public SCMC profile and the doctor’s main clinical focus.
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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
- PhD Supervisor