Specialist route
Haibo Zhang
Chief Physician; Lead Expert in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery · Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
The official SCMC page presents Zhang Haibo as a high-volume pediatric cardiac surgeon focused on complex congenital heart disease, hybrid procedures, neonatal surgery, and advanced surgical planning technologies.
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.
Complex congenital heart surgery · Hybrid congenital heart treatment · Neonatal and infant cardiac surgery · Perinatal integrated care for congenital heart disease
Tuesday all day (VIP clinic in the morning, specialist clinic in the afternoon)
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 seeking a high-volume congenital heart surgeon for neonatal, infant, or structurally complex pediatric heart disease, especially where advanced planning and hybrid approaches may matter.
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 all day (VIP clinic in the morning, specialist clinic in the afternoon)
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, Zhang Haibo is a chief physician, lead expert in cardiothoracic surgery, deputy director of the heart center, deputy director of the heart research institute, and a doctoral supervisor at SCMC. The page states that he has around 30 years of clinical practice and has completed more than 5,000 congenital heart operations as primary surgeon. It also highlights research in hybrid treatment, perinatal diagnosis-treatment pathways, tissue-engineered vessels, and 3D printing/computational planning.
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
- Surgical correction of complex congenital heart disease
- Hybrid treatment of congenital heart disease
- Neonatal and infant surgery for complex congenital heart disease
- Valve lesion correction
- Single-ventricle palliation and correction
- Cardiac tumor surgery
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy surgery
Practice Areas
- Pediatric cardiac surgery
- Hybrid surgery
- Surgical planning technology
Conditions Treated
- Complex congenital heart defects
- Valve disease
- Single-ventricle physiology
- Cardiac tumors
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Aortic malformations
Signature Techniques
- Hybrid treatment of complex congenital heart disease
- Neonatal complex congenital heart surgery
- 3D printing and computational blood-flow modeling for surgical planning
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
- •Lead Expert in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- •Deputy Director of the Heart Center
- •Deputy Director of the Heart Research Institute
- •PhD Supervisor
Leadership Track Record & Contributions
- •5,000+ congenital heart operations as primary surgeon
- •Overseas training in leading US pediatric centers
Research Highlights
- •Completed more than 5,000 congenital heart operations as primary surgeon
- •Led National Natural Science Foundation-related work and research on tissue-engineered artificial vessels
- •Advanced clinical application research in precision structural heart surgery using simulation technology
Academic Roles
- •Vice Chair of the Shanghai Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
- •Vice President of the Shanghai Association of Cardiac Surgery
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
- •China Red Cross Silk Road Angel Medal
Education & Overseas Experience
The official page notes cardiac surgery training at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC, and Boston Children's Hospital in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this expert suitable for a second opinion?
Yes. Haibo Zhang may be a strong option for second-opinion cases involving Surgical correction of complex congenital heart disease, Hybrid treatment of congenital heart disease, Neonatal and infant surgery for complex congenital heart disease, 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 Complex congenital heart defects, Valve disease, Single-ventricle physiology, 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.