Lei Yin
Chief Physician; Director of Nephrology
Nephrology
Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
The official SCMC page presents Yin Lei as a senior pediatric nephrology specialist with strength in difficult nephrotic and autoimmune kidney disease, rare-disease diagnosis, and dialysis or transplant-related pediatric management.
Quick Answer
The official SCMC page presents Yin Lei as a senior pediatric nephrology specialist with strength in difficult nephrotic and autoimmune kidney disease, rare-disease diagnosis, and dialysis or transplant-related pediatric management.
Biography
According to the official page, Yin Lei is a chief physician and director of nephrology, and also serves as executive deputy director of the rare disease diagnosis and treatment center. The page highlights work in difficult kidney disease, rare disease diagnosis, and experience with dialysis and transplant management, together with overseas study in Melbourne Royal Children's Hospital and Cincinnati Children's Hospital nephrology and rheumatology services.
Specialties
Practice Areas
- •Pediatric nephrology
- •Rare disease
- •Rheumatology-related kidney disease
Conditions Treated
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- •Tuesday afternoon (VIP clinic)
- •Friday morning (specialist clinic)
Academic Titles
- •Chief Physician
- •Director of Nephrology
- •Executive Deputy Director of Rare Disease Center
Academic Roles
- •Member of the Rare Disease Medication Committee of the Chinese Pharmacists Association
- •Member of the Rare Diseases Branch of the Shanghai Medical Association
- •Deputy Head of the Nephrology Group of the Pediatrics Branch of the Shanghai Medical Association
- •Member of the Vasculitis Group of the Rheumatology Branch of the Shanghai Medical Association
- •Expert for assessment of abnormal vaccination reactions at the Shanghai Medical Association
Education & Overseas Experience
The official page notes study at Melbourne Royal Children's Hospital and Cincinnati Children's nephrology and rheumatology services.
Research Highlights
- •Since 2011, has been part of the rare and complex disease clinic team at Shanghai Children's Medical Center
- •Previously responsible for quarterly teleconsultations between SCMC and Comer Children's Hospital
- •Vice editor of the rare-disease clinical book Treatable Rare Diseases
- •Research focuses on mechanisms of pediatric primary nephrotic syndrome and treatment of refractory nephrotic disease
- •Published more than 20 SCI and core-journal papers
Signature Techniques
- ★Management of difficult nephrotic syndrome
- ★Biologic use in autoimmune/autoinflammatory disease
- ★Dialysis and transplant-child management
International Patient Fit
Strong fit for international families seeking expert evaluation for difficult pediatric kidney disease, rare immune-related kidney conditions, or complex dialysis/transplant management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this expert suitable for a second opinion?
Yes. Lei Yin may be a strong option for second-opinion cases involving Pediatric nephrology, Autoimmune disease in children, Complex urinary tract infection in infants, 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 Lupus nephritis, Henoch-Schonlein purpura nephritis, Takayasu arteritis, based on the public SCMC profile and the doctor’s main clinical focus.
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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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Affiliated Hospital
Shanghai Children's Medical Center International DepartmentCredentials
- Chief Physician