Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
Huiwen Chen

Huiwen Chen

Chief Physician; Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department

The official SCMC page presents Chen Huiwen as a senior congenital heart surgeon with more than 30 years of clinical experience and a large operative volume in pediatric congenital heart disease.

Quick Answer

The official SCMC page presents Chen Huiwen as a senior congenital heart surgeon with more than 30 years of clinical experience and a large operative volume in pediatric congenital heart disease.

Main conditions handled
Congenital heart disease · Various congenital heart defects
Best for
Pediatric cardiac surgery · Congenital heart disease
Care approach
Congenital heart disease surgery

Biography

According to the official page, Chen Huiwen is a chief physician, doctoral supervisor, and director of cardiothoracic surgery. The page highlights more than 30 years in congenital heart surgery and over 5,000 independent operations as lead surgeon, with overseas training at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Ohio and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford.

Specialties

Surgical treatment of congenital heart disease
Diagnosis and surgery for a wide range of congenital heart defects

Practice Areas

  • Pediatric cardiac surgery
  • Congenital heart disease

Conditions Treated

Congenital heart disease
Various congenital heart defects

Academic Titles

  • Chief Physician
  • Doctoral Supervisor
  • Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Education & Overseas Experience

The official page notes overseas training at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Ohio and Stanford-affiliated children's hospital in the United States.

Signature Techniques

  • Congenital heart disease surgery

International Patient Fit

Strong fit for international families seeking an experienced congenital heart surgeon in a major pediatric center, especially for broad congenital heart surgery opinions and operative planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this expert suitable for a second opinion?

Yes. Huiwen Chen may be a strong option for second-opinion cases involving Surgical treatment of congenital heart disease, Diagnosis and surgery for a wide range of congenital heart defects, 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, Various congenital heart defects, 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