Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
Hao Zhang

Hao Zhang

Chief Physician; Doctoral Supervisor

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department

Chief PhysicianDoctoral SupervisorDirector of the Heart CenterDirector of the Shanghai Institute of Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease
Chief PhysicianDoctoral Supervisor

The official SCMC page presents Zhang Hao as a senior pediatric cardiac surgeon focused on complex congenital heart disease, pediatric pulmonary hypertension surgery, and minimally invasive cosmetic-incision repair for simpler defects.

Quick Answer

The official SCMC page presents Zhang Hao as a senior pediatric cardiac surgeon focused on complex congenital heart disease, pediatric pulmonary hypertension surgery, and minimally invasive cosmetic-incision repair for simpler defects.

Main conditions handled
Congenital heart disease · Complex congenital heart disease · Idiopathic pulmonary hypertension
Best for
Pediatric cardiac surgery · Pulmonary hypertension surgery · Minimally invasive congenital heart surgery
Care approach
Axillary cosmetic mini-incision surgery · Complex congenital heart correction

Biography

According to the official page, Zhang Hao is a chief physician and doctoral supervisor, and currently serves as director of the Heart Center, director of the Shanghai Institute of Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease, and director of the Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Rare Pediatric Diseases. The page highlights work in surgical innovation, postoperative rehabilitation and development, cardiopulmonary protection, and pulmonary hypertension surgery.

Specialties

Complex congenital heart disease surgery
Surgical shunting for idiopathic pulmonary hypertension
Axillary cosmetic mini-incision surgery for simple congenital heart disease

Practice Areas

  • Pediatric cardiac surgery
  • Pulmonary hypertension surgery
  • Minimally invasive congenital heart surgery
Congenital heart disease
Complex congenital heart disease
Idiopathic pulmonary hypertension
Simple congenital heart disease

Clinic Schedule

  • Tuesday all day (morning specialist clinic, afternoon VIP clinic)

Academic Titles

  • Chief Physician
  • Doctoral Supervisor
  • Director of the Heart Center
  • Director of the Shanghai Institute of Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease

Academic Roles

  • Committee member of the Pediatric Group of the Ultrasound Branch of the Shanghai Medical Association
  • Secretary-General of the Pediatric Ultrasound Committee of the Ultrasound Branch of the Shanghai Association of Social Medical Institutions

Education & Overseas Experience

The reviewed official page did not explicitly mention overseas training in the extracted notes.

Research Highlights

  • Mainly engaged in surgical treatment of pediatric cardiovascular diseases including congenital heart disease and pulmonary hypertension
  • Specializes in corrective surgery for complex congenital heart disease
  • Carries out surgical shunting treatment related to idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension
  • Also specializes in axillary cosmetic mini-incision surgery for simple congenital heart disease
  • Research directions include innovation and evaluation of surgical techniques for pediatric cardiovascular disease
  • Research also covers pediatric cardiac rehabilitation and development, cardiopulmonary protection, and surgical treatment of pulmonary hypertension

Signature Techniques

  • Axillary cosmetic mini-incision surgery
  • Complex congenital heart correction
  • Pulmonary hypertension surgical shunting

Awards & Honors

  • National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars
  • National Ten Thousand Talents Plan Science and Technology Innovation Leading Talent

International Patient Fit

Strong fit for international families seeking senior congenital heart surgery opinions, especially for complex lesions, pediatric pulmonary hypertension, or a minimally invasive option for simpler defects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this expert suitable for a second opinion?

Yes. Hao Zhang may be a strong option for second-opinion cases involving Complex congenital heart disease surgery, Surgical shunting for idiopathic pulmonary hypertension, Axillary cosmetic mini-incision surgery for simple 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 Congenital heart disease, Complex congenital heart disease, Idiopathic pulmonary hypertension, 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.

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Credentials

  • Chief Physician
  • Doctoral Supervisor

Languages

Chinese