Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
Fu Lijun

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Fu Lijun

Chief Physician; Doctoral Supervisor; Director of Cardiology

Cardiology · Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department

Doctoral SupervisorDirector of CardiologyNational congenital heart disease intervention training base mentorMember or leader in multiple national pediatric cardiology groupsChief Physician

The official SCMC page describes Fu Lijun as a senior pediatric cardiologist focused on congenital heart disease intervention, with additional experience in cardiomyopathy, pulmonary hypertension, and rare cardiovascular conditions in children.

Use this page to decide whether the specialist direction fits the case, then confirm live appointment availability through the hospital channel.

Expert titles, clinic schedules, and registration availability change quickly. Please treat this page as direction-setting and verify live slots with the official hospital system.

Case fit

Congenital heart disease interventions · Pediatric cardiomyopathy evaluation and management · Pediatric pulmonary hypertension · Rare pediatric cardiovascular disorders

Appointment route

Tuesday afternoon (specialist clinic) · Thursday afternoon (VIP clinic)

Records to prepare

Diagnosis, imaging, surgery notes, lab reports, and treatment history should be organized before booking.

Decide before booking

Start with the disease pattern, age stage, and treatment question. OriEast can turn the records into a concise medical brief before appointment planning.

Clinical snapshot

Cardiology

Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department

Profile checked: 2026-04-08

Main conditions handled
Congenital heart disease · Cardiomyopathy · Pulmonary hypertension
Best for
Pediatric cardiology · Interventional cardiology · Congenital heart disease
Care approach
Interventional treatment for congenital heart disease

Case fit

Start with the disease pattern, age stage, and treatment question. OriEast can turn the records into a concise medical brief before appointment planning.

Congenital heart disease interventions
Pediatric cardiomyopathy evaluation and management
Pediatric pulmonary hypertension
Rare pediatric cardiovascular disorders

Potentially suitable for international families seeking an experienced pediatric cardiology specialist for congenital heart disease interventions or complex cardiovascular conditions. The page reviewed does not explicitly describe international-language services.

Appointment route

For time-sensitive specialists, the practical path is often official expert clinic, specialty clinic, or the same department team when the top slot is unavailable.

  • Tuesday afternoon (specialist clinic)
  • Thursday afternoon (VIP clinic)

Expert titles, clinic schedules, and registration availability change quickly. Please treat this page as direction-setting and verify live slots with the official hospital system.

Records to prepare

Complete records make the first consultation more efficient, especially for pediatric surgical and specialty cases.

  • Recent outpatient or discharge summaries with confirmed and suspected diagnoses
  • Imaging reports and source files, such as ultrasound, CT, MRI, endoscopy, or echocardiography when relevant
  • Surgery, pathology, genetic, or specialist consultation reports if the child has already been treated
  • Medication, growth, feeding, rehabilitation, and symptom timeline notes
  • A short question list covering the decision you want the specialist to answer

Biography

According to the official page, Fu Lijun is a chief physician, doctoral supervisor, and director of cardiology at SCMC. The page states that he has completed more than 3,000 congenital heart disease interventional procedures. It also lists multiple national and Shanghai-level academic appointments, research funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China, more than 50 publications, contributions to more than 10 books, and several scientific awards.

Expertise map

We separate the public profile into disease areas, clinical work, procedures, and academic depth so the page is useful for real appointment decisions.

Specialties

  • Diagnosis and interventional treatment of pediatric congenital heart disease
  • Pediatric cardiomyopathy
  • Pulmonary hypertension in children
  • Rare and complex pediatric cardiovascular diseases

Practice Areas

  • Pediatric cardiology
  • Interventional cardiology
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Pulmonary vascular disease

Conditions Treated

  • Congenital heart disease
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Rare cardiovascular diseases

Signature Techniques

  • Interventional treatment for congenital heart disease

Clinical and academic depth

Research focus, roles, awards, and training background help judge whether the specialist has long-term depth in a narrow problem.

Academic Titles

  • Doctoral Supervisor
  • Director of Cardiology
  • National congenital heart disease intervention training base mentor
  • Member or leader in multiple national pediatric cardiology groups

Leadership Track Record & Contributions

  • Completed 3,000+ congenital heart disease interventional procedures
  • Led national and Shanghai pediatric cardiology academic work

Research Highlights

  • Completed more than 3,000 congenital heart disease interventional procedures
  • Led 2 National Natural Science Foundation general projects
  • Published more than 50 papers and contributed to more than 10 books
  • Research spans interventional materials and methods for congenital heart disease, pediatric cardiomyopathy, pulmonary hypertension, rare cardiovascular disease, and pediatric cardiovascular genetics

Academic Roles

  • Mentor at the National Health Commission congenital heart disease interventional training base
  • Committee member of the Chinese Medical Association Pediatrics Cardiovascular Group
  • Leader of the inherited-metabolic cardiomyopathy collaboration group
  • Committee member of the Chinese Society of Cardiology Pulmonary Vascular Disease Group
  • Committee member and secretary of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association Pediatrics Cardiovascular Committee
  • Committee member and Secretary-General of the National Children's Medical Center Cardiovascular Alliance
  • Deputy leader of the Shanghai Medical Association Pediatrics Cardiovascular Group
  • Corresponding editorial board member of Chinese Journal of Pediatrics
  • Invited editor for Frontiers in Pediatrics
  • Peer reviewer for the National Natural Science Foundation of China

Awards & Honors

  • Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award
  • Pudong New Area Science and Technology Award
  • Huaxia Medical Science and Technology Award
  • Soong Ching Ling Pediatric Medicine Award

Education & Overseas Experience

The reviewed official profile did not list specific overseas training, but it highlights major national academic service, editorial work, and research leadership in pediatric cardiology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this expert suitable for a second opinion?

Yes. Fu Lijun may be a strong option for second-opinion cases involving Diagnosis and interventional treatment of pediatric congenital heart disease, Pediatric cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary hypertension in children, 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, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary hypertension, 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.