Specialist route
Zhifang Zhang
Associate Chief Physician; Medical Master
Cardiology / Echocardiography Center · Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
The official SCMC page presents Zhang Zhifang as a pediatric and fetal echocardiography specialist, particularly skilled in fetal cardiac ultrasound and complex congenital heart imaging.
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.
Fetal echocardiography · Complex congenital heart imaging · Interventional ultrasound · Transesophageal echocardiography
Monday morning (pediatric cardiac ultrasound specialist clinic) · Tuesday afternoon (cardiac ultrasound 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.
Cardiology / Echocardiography Center
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 fetal or pediatric congenital heart ultrasound review, especially for complex imaging interpretation before treatment decisions.
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 (pediatric cardiac ultrasound specialist clinic)
- •Tuesday afternoon (cardiac ultrasound 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, Zhang Zhifang has long participated in pediatric echocardiography clinics, intra-procedural ultrasound, and transesophageal echocardiography. The page notes over 20 papers, multiple projects, and participation in medical books, together with committee roles in perinatal and pediatric cardiac ultrasound groups.
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
- Ultrasound evaluation of fetal and pediatric congenital heart disease
- Imaging judgment for complex congenital heart disease
Practice Areas
- Cardiac ultrasound
- Fetal cardiology
- Pediatric imaging
Conditions Treated
- Congenital heart disease
- Complex congenital heart disease
- Fetal cardiac abnormalities
Signature Techniques
- Fetal echocardiography
- Transesophageal echocardiography
- Interventional ultrasound
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
- •Associate Chief Physician
- •Committee member in perinatal ultrasound groups
Leadership Track Record & Contributions
- •20+ papers
- •Multiple projects and book contributions
Research Highlights
- •Published more than 20 papers
- •Led or participated in multiple research projects
- •Contributed to multiple medical monographs
Academic Roles
- •Committee member of the Perinatal Group of the Ultrasound Branch of the Shanghai Medical Association
- •Committee member of the Perinatal Medicine Division of the Ultrasound Branch of the China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care
- •Committee member of the Cardiac Ultrasound Group of the Ultrasound Branch of the Shanghai Association of Social Medical Institutions
Education & Overseas Experience
The reviewed official page did not mention overseas training in the extracted notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this expert suitable for a second opinion?
Yes. Zhifang Zhang may be a strong option for second-opinion cases involving Ultrasound evaluation of fetal and pediatric congenital heart disease, Imaging judgment 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 Congenital heart disease, Complex congenital heart disease, Fetal cardiac abnormalities, 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.