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Zhiwei Xu
Chief Physician; Professor; Doctoral Supervisor
Cardiothoracic Surgery · Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
The official SCMC page presents Xu Zhiwei as a senior pediatric congenital heart surgeon with deep experience in difficult infant heart disease and congenital heart disease complicated by airway stenosis.
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.
Pediatric congenital heart surgery · Complex infant congenital heart surgery · Combined heart-airway surgery
Monday morning (VIP clinic)
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.
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
Profile checked: 2026-04-08
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.
Strong fit for international families needing a senior congenital heart surgery expert for difficult infant cases or combined heart-airway disease in a major pediatric referral center.
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)
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, Xu Zhiwei is a chief physician, professor, and doctoral supervisor. He previously served as director of the heart center and director of cardiothoracic surgery at SCMC. The page highlights a long career in pediatric cardiac surgery, more than 120 papers, multiple books including atlases of difficult congenital heart surgery, and numerous national and Shanghai 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 surgical treatment of pediatric congenital heart disease
- Complex congenital heart disease in infants and young children
- Congenital heart disease with tracheal stenosis
Practice Areas
- Pediatric cardiac surgery
- Congenital heart disease
- Heart-airway combined surgery
Conditions Treated
- Various congenital heart defects
- Complex congenital heart disease in babies and infants
- Congenital heart disease complicated by tracheal stenosis
Signature Techniques
- Surgical treatment of difficult pediatric congenital heart disease
- Treatment of congenital heart disease associated with airway stenosis
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
- •Professor
- •Doctoral Supervisor
- •Former Director of the Heart Center
- •Former Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Leadership Track Record & Contributions
- •120+ papers
- •Multiple national and Shanghai scientific awards
Research Highlights
- •Published more than 120 academic papers in pediatric cardiac surgery
- •Edited specialist books including atlases on difficult congenital heart surgery
- •Built a long clinical career focused on difficult infant congenital heart disease and heart-airway combined surgery
Academic Roles
- •Heart Center Director
- •Doctoral Supervisor
Awards & Honors
- •Shanghai Model Worker
- •Top 10 Doctor in Shanghai Health System
- •Shanghai Health Field Leading Talent
- •National Science and Technology Progress Award (Second Class, third contributor)
- •Golden Knife Award
Education & Overseas Experience
The official page notes Clinical Research Fellow training at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, from 1986 to 1987, plus additional visits and study at major international pediatric cardiovascular centers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this expert suitable for a second opinion?
Yes. Zhiwei Xu may be a strong option for second-opinion cases involving Diagnosis and surgical treatment of pediatric congenital heart disease, Complex congenital heart disease in infants and young children, Congenital heart disease with tracheal stenosis, 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 Various congenital heart defects, Complex congenital heart disease in babies and infants, Congenital heart disease complicated by tracheal stenosis, 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.