Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
Jie Ma

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Jie Ma

Chief Physician

Neurosurgery / Tumor Ward 3 · Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department

Chief PhysicianDirector of Tumor Ward 3

The official SCMC page presents Ma Jie as a leading pediatric neurosurgeon focused on brain tumors, cranial deformity, epilepsy, hydrocephalus, and complex pediatric neurosurgical disease.

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

Pediatric brain tumors · Molecular classification of CNS tumors · Microinvasive resection of intracranial lesions · Cranial deformity and epilepsy surgery

Appointment route

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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

Neurosurgery / Tumor Ward 3

Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department

Profile checked: 2026-04-08

Main conditions handled
Hydrocephalus · Tethered cord · Spinal tumors
Best for
Pediatric neurosurgery · Neuro-oncology · Epilepsy surgery
Care approach
Microsurgical resection with shorter operative time and less bleeding · Integrated pediatric brain tumor surgery

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.

Pediatric brain tumors
Molecular classification of CNS tumors
Microinvasive resection of intracranial lesions
Cranial deformity and epilepsy surgery

Strong fit for international families seeking high-level pediatric neurosurgery and neuro-oncology opinions, especially for brain tumors, cranial deformity, hydrocephalus, or difficult epilepsy.

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.

  • Please confirm the newest schedule through the official hospital registration 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.

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, Ma Jie is a chief physician and director of the tumor ward 3 / pediatric neurosurgery service. The page highlights more than 20,000 high-difficulty neurosurgical operations, development of an integrated pediatric brain-tumor program, molecular classification work including RNA sequencing and DNA methylation, and broad leadership roles in national and international pediatric neurosurgery groups.

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

  • Pediatric neurosurgery
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Tethered cord
  • Spinal tumors
  • Cranial deformity
  • Spastic cerebral palsy
  • Refractory epilepsy
  • Arachnoid cyst
  • Cerebrovascular disease
  • Cranial trauma

Practice Areas

  • Pediatric neurosurgery
  • Neuro-oncology
  • Epilepsy surgery

Conditions Treated

  • Hydrocephalus
  • Tethered cord
  • Spinal tumors
  • Cranial deformity
  • Spastic cerebral palsy
  • Refractory epilepsy
  • Arachnoid cyst
  • Brain tumors
  • Medulloblastoma
  • Craniosynostosis

Signature Techniques

  • Microsurgical resection with shorter operative time and less bleeding
  • Integrated pediatric brain tumor surgery

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

  • Chief Physician
  • Director of Tumor Ward 3

Leadership Track Record & Contributions

  • 20,000+ high-difficulty neurosurgical operations
  • Leadership in national and international pediatric neurosurgery groups

Research Highlights

  • Completed more than 20,000 high-difficulty neurosurgical operations
  • Built an integrated pediatric brain-tumor program covering surgery, precision radiotherapy, molecular testing, rehabilitation, and nursing
  • Carries out RNA sequencing, DNA methylation, and molecular classification work for pediatric brain tumors
  • Published more than 100 academic papers including over 40 SCI publications
  • Led 13th Five-Year Plan sub-projects and multiple National Natural Science Foundation, Ministry of Education, and Shanghai Science and Technology Commission projects

Academic Roles

  • Chair of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Professional Committee of the Pediatric Surgery Branch of the Chinese Medical Education Association
  • Former Chair of the Neurosurgery Group of the Pediatric Branch of the Chinese Medical Association
  • Vice Chair of the Shanghai Pediatric Society of the Chinese Medical Education Association
  • Deputy Director of the Pediatric Nervous System Group of the Neurosurgery Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association
  • Deputy Director of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Group of the Children and Women Neurosurgery Expert Committee of the Chinese Maternal and Child Health Association
  • Committee member of the Membership Committee of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Committee member of the Asia-Australasian Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Executive editor of the Pediatric Neurosurgery section of the Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
  • Editorial board member of the Chinese Journal of Neurosurgery for Young Doctors

Education & Overseas Experience

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this expert suitable for a second opinion?

Yes. Jie Ma may be a strong option for second-opinion cases involving Pediatric neurosurgery, Hydrocephalus, Tethered cord, 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 Hydrocephalus, Tethered cord, Spinal tumors, 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.