Zhang Lei
Chief Physician; Director of the International Diagnosis and Treatment (Special Clinic) Department
International Diagnosis and Treatment (Special Clinic) Department
Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
The official SCMC page describes Zhang Lei as a senior pediatric respiratory specialist, particularly focused on bronchoscopy and minimally invasive intervention for complex airway disease, while also treating chronic cough, asthma, pneumonia, and bronchitis in children.
Quick Answer
The official SCMC page describes Zhang Lei as a senior pediatric respiratory specialist, particularly focused on bronchoscopy and minimally invasive intervention for complex airway disease, while also treating chronic cough, asthma, pneumonia, and bronchitis in children.
Biography
According to the official page, Zhang Lei is a chief physician and director of SCMC's International Diagnosis and Treatment (Special Clinic) Department. The page highlights expertise in pediatric respiratory endoscopy, full airway evaluation combining imaging and bronchoscopy, and bronchoscopic interventions such as cryotherapy and laser techniques. It also lists multiple professional society roles and training at Cincinnati Children's, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, and Emergency General Hospital for respiratory and interventional training.
Specialties
Practice Areas
- •Pediatric pulmonology
- •Respiratory endoscopy
- •Interventional bronchoscopy
- •International or special clinic pediatric care
Conditions Treated
Clinic Schedule
- •Monday morning (specialist clinic)
- •Monday evening (specialty clinic)
- •Wednesday morning (VIP clinic)
Academic Titles
- •Director of the International Diagnosis and Treatment (Special Clinic) Department
Academic Roles
- •Director of the International Diagnosis and Treatment (Special Clinic) Department
- •Deputy Head of the Difficult Disease Collaboration Group of the Chinese Medical Association Pediatric Respiratory Society
- •Committee member of the Pulmonary Vascular Disease Collaboration Group of the Chinese Medical Association Pediatric Respiratory Society
- •Standing Committee member of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association Pediatric Respiratory Endoscopy Branch
- •Deputy Head of the Youth Group of the Chinese Pediatric Respiratory Endoscopy Committee
- •Youth Committee member of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association Pediatric Infection Group
- •Secretary of the Shanghai Medical Association Pediatric Respiratory Group
- •Youth Committee member of the Shanghai Medical Association Infection and Chemotherapy Branch
- •Committee member of the Shanghai Physicians Association Rational Drug Use Committee
- •Secretary of the Pudong New Area Pediatric Committee
Education & Overseas Experience
The reviewed official page lists training or observerships at Cincinnati Children's, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, and the minimally invasive tumor center of Emergency General Hospital. It does not clearly provide a full formal education history in the excerpt reviewed.
Research Highlights
- •Focused on pediatric respiratory endoscopy and interventional therapy for complex airway disease
- •Led or participated in projects on home nebulization promotion in community asthma management, pediatric asthma science education, and AI-assisted models for community-acquired pneumonia in pediatric medical alliances
- •Clinical interests include congenital respiratory malformations, chronic respiratory disease management, and pediatric respiratory infections
- •Official profile emphasizes translational application of bronchoscopy, cryotherapy, and laser intervention in pediatric airway disease
Signature Techniques
- ★Pediatric bronchoscopy
- ★Comprehensive airway assessment with imaging plus bronchoscopy
- ★Bronchoscopic cryotherapy
- ★Bronchoscopic laser intervention
Awards & Honors
- ★Official profile does not explicitly list named awards
International Patient Fit
Likely relevant for international families seeking pediatric respiratory care, especially airway stenosis assessment, bronchoscopy, or complex respiratory disease management. Because the department itself is the International Diagnosis and Treatment (Special Clinic) Department, this page may be especially relevant for families looking for a premium or international-facing service setting, although specific language details are not stated in the reviewed excerpt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this expert suitable for a second opinion?
Yes. Zhang Lei may be a strong option for second-opinion cases involving Standardized diagnosis and treatment of pediatric respiratory infections, Chronic cough and asthma in children, Diagnosis and management of difficult or critical pediatric respiratory diseases, 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 Chronic cough, Asthma, Pneumonia, 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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Affiliated Hospital
Shanghai Children's Medical Center International DepartmentCredentials
- Chief Physician
- Director of the International Diagnosis and Treatment (Special Clinic) Department