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Botao Gao

Botao Gao

Associate Chief Physician

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department

The official SCMC page presents Gao Botao as a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon with strong experience in minimally invasive surgery for simple congenital defects and complex valve or great-vessel disease.

Biography

According to the official page, Gao Botao is an associate chief physician in cardiothoracic surgery. The page states he has served as primary surgeon in more than 1,500 pediatric cardiothoracic operations and won the congenital heart surgery group championship at a 2017 national young cardiac surgeon skills final.

Specialties

Pediatric congenital heart disease surgery
Minimally invasive repair of simple congenital defects
Valve and great-vessel surgery
Selected general thoracic conditions

Practice Areas

  • Pediatric cardiothoracic surgery
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Valve and great-vessel surgery

Conditions Treated

ASD
VSD
Mitral/tricuspid/aortic/pulmonary valve disease
Pulmonary atresia
Tetralogy of Fallot
Pulmonary vein stenosis
Anomalous pulmonary venous drainage
Coarctation of the aorta
Aortic arch hypoplasia
Double-outlet right ventricle
Atrioventricular septal defect
Mediastinal tumors
Pectus excavatum

Academic Titles

  • Associate Chief Physician

Education & Overseas Experience

The reviewed official page did not list overseas training in the extracted notes.

Signature Techniques

  • Minimally invasive treatment for simple congenital heart disease

International Patient Fit

Potentially suitable for international families seeking pediatric congenital heart surgery with emphasis on minimally invasive approaches or complex valve and great-vessel disease correction.

Achievements

  • 1,500+ pediatric cardiothoracic operations as primary surgeon
  • 2017 national young cardiac surgeon skills champion

Credentials

  • Associate Chief Physician

Languages

Chinese