Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
Jinghao Zheng, MD

Jinghao Zheng, MD

Chief Physician, Professor of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department

Professor Zheng Jinghao is one of the best-known pediatric cardiac surgeons at Shanghai Children's Medical Center and is closely associated with the hospital's nationally recognized congenital heart disease program. His profile is especially relevant for families seeking surgical evaluation for complex pediatric heart defects in Shanghai.

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Professor Zheng Jinghao is one of the best-known pediatric cardiac surgeons at Shanghai Children's Medical Center and is closely associated with the hospital's nationally recognized congenital heart disease program. His profile is especially relevant for families seeking surgical evaluation for complex pediatric heart defects in Shanghai.

Main conditions handled
Complex congenital heart disease · Neonatal structural heart defects · Severe pediatric cardiac malformations
Best for
Congenital heart disease consultation · Pre-surgical evaluation · Advanced pediatric cardiac surgery planning
Care approach
Congenital heart defect repair · Complex infant cardiac surgery

Biography

Professor Zheng has extensive experience in congenital heart disease surgery and has been involved in thousands of pediatric cardiac operations. Publicly available profiles describe him as a senior expert in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery with academic and clinical experience connected to major international pediatric centers. He is also associated with the hospital's milestone heart transplant work and advanced pediatric cardiac care development.

Specialties

Congenital Heart Disease Surgery
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Complex Neonatal Cardiac Cases

Practice Areas

  • Congenital heart disease consultation
  • Pre-surgical evaluation
  • Advanced pediatric cardiac surgery planning

Conditions Treated

Complex congenital heart disease
Neonatal structural heart defects
Severe pediatric cardiac malformations

Clinic Schedule

  • Wednesday all day (VIP clinic in the morning, specialist clinic in the afternoon)

Academic Titles

  • Professor
  • Chief Physician
  • Senior Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Education & Overseas Experience

Publicly available profiles associate Professor Zheng with advanced international pediatric cardiac exchange and professional exposure to major overseas pediatric centers.

Research Highlights

  • Completed nearly 10,000 congenital heart disease corrective surgeries as lead surgeon
  • First author of 106 academic papers, including 28 SCI-indexed publications
  • Led or participated in national and Shanghai research projects, including one national key R&D project and two National Natural Science Foundation grants
  • Holds 12 authorized national patents

Signature Techniques

  • Congenital heart defect repair
  • Complex infant cardiac surgery
  • High-difficulty pediatric heart procedures

Awards & Honors

  • 2013 Chinese Association of Cardiovascular Surgeons Golden Knife Award
  • First prize paper award at the 6th Asian Society for Pediatric Cardiology annual meeting
  • Contributed to the National Science and Technology Progress Award (Second Class) project on surgical treatment of complex congenital heart disease in infants and young children
  • Recipient of the 10th Soong Ching Ling Pediatric Medicine Award

International Patient Fit

Best suited for international families who need institution-based surgical evaluation for complex pediatric heart disease and want a major referral center in Shanghai rather than a general hospital setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this expert suitable for a second opinion?

Yes. Jinghao Zheng, MD may be a strong option for second-opinion cases involving Congenital Heart Disease Surgery, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Complex Neonatal Cardiac Cases, 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 disease, Neonatal structural heart defects, Severe pediatric cardiac malformations, 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
  • Professor
  • Senior Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Languages

Chinese