Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
Youying Mao

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Youying Mao

Associate Chief Physician; PhD

Nephrology · Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department

Associate Chief PhysicianPhD

The official SCMC page presents Mao Youying as a pediatric nephrology specialist with interest in difficult nephrotic disease, hereditary kidney disorders, and gene discovery using WES.

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

Refractory nephrotic syndrome gene discovery · Hereditary kidney disease · Complex urinary infection

Appointment route

Monday morning (VIP clinic) · Wednesday afternoon (specialty 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

Nephrology

Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department

Profile checked: 2026-04-08

Main conditions handled
Nephrotic syndrome · IgA nephropathy · Hematuria
Best for
Pediatric nephrology · Genetic kidney disease · WES-based diagnostics
Care approach
WES-based discovery of new causal genes in refractory nephrotic syndrome

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.

Refractory nephrotic syndrome gene discovery
Hereditary kidney disease
Complex urinary infection

Strong fit for international families seeking expert evaluation for hereditary or difficult pediatric kidney disease, especially when genetic workup is relevant.

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.

  • Monday morning (VIP clinic)
  • Wednesday afternoon (specialty clinic)
  • Thursday afternoon (associate chief physician clinic)
  • Saturday morning (specialty 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, Mao Youying is an associate chief physician and PhD in nephrology. The page highlights research into causal genes and mechanisms of refractory nephrotic syndrome, more than 10 papers, and completed national and municipal-level projects. It also notes training in nephrology at Hannover Medical School in Germany and Boston Children's Hospital in the United States.

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 kidney disease diagnosis and treatment

Practice Areas

  • Pediatric nephrology
  • Genetic kidney disease
  • WES-based diagnostics

Conditions Treated

  • Nephrotic syndrome
  • IgA nephropathy
  • Hematuria
  • Proteinuria
  • Complicated urinary infection
  • Henoch-Schonlein purpura
  • Purpura nephritis
  • Hereditary kidney disease

Signature Techniques

  • WES-based discovery of new causal genes in refractory nephrotic syndrome

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

  • Associate Chief Physician
  • PhD

Leadership Track Record & Contributions

  • National and municipal project leadership
  • Overseas nephrology training in Germany and the US

Research Highlights

  • Research focuses on discovering new causal genes and mechanisms in refractory pediatric kidney disease using whole-exome sequencing
  • Published more than 10 papers
  • Completed 1 National Natural Science Foundation Youth project
  • Completed 1 municipal or ministerial-level project
  • Completed nephrology training at Hannover Medical School in Germany and Boston Children's Hospital in the United States

Education & Overseas Experience

The official page notes nephrology training at Hannover Medical School in Germany and Boston Children's Hospital in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this expert suitable for a second opinion?

Yes. Youying Mao may be a strong option for second-opinion cases involving Pediatric kidney disease diagnosis and treatment, 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 Nephrotic syndrome, IgA nephropathy, Hematuria, 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.