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Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital of Fudan University: A Leading National Center for Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology

Published: June 24, 2026 | SamaritanWay Medical Insights
Overview The Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital of Fudan University is the first specialized hospital for ophthalmology and otorhinolaryngology established in New China. It is a nationally leading Grade A tertiary specialty hospital directly managed under the National Health Commission system. The hospital integrates clinical care, research, teaching, prevention, and innovation, and is recognized as one of China’s most influential centers in eye, ear, nose, throat, head and neck diseases.
Eye Ear Nose Throat Hospital Fudan University
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Hospital Overview & Historical Development

Founded in 1952 by renowned professors Hu Maolian and Guo Bingkuan, the hospital was originally named Shanghai Medical College Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital. After the merger of Fudan University and Shanghai Medical University in 2000, it adopted its current standardized name.

It is a nationally recognized Red Cross hospital, a clinical drug trial institution, and a national training base for ophthalmology and ENT specialists.

Founded
1952
Authorized Beds
894
Actual Open Beds
755
Staff
2,009+
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Multi-Campus Development System

Hospital campus

The hospital has formed a modern “one hospital, multiple campuses” development structure, ensuring unified management and standardized medical services across all sites.

Clinical Centers
  • Fenyang Campus
  • Pujiang Campus
  • Pudong Campus
  • Baoqing Road Optometry Center
  • Yaohua Road Day Surgery Center
Innovation Platform
  • Shaanxi South Road Science & Innovation Center
  • Medical-engineering integration institute
  • Gene & cell therapy center
  • ENT & ophthalmology research institutes
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Clinical Strength & Specialty Leadership

The hospital has strong multidisciplinary clinical capabilities covering ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, head and neck surgery, oral medicine, radiotherapy, anesthesia, emergency medicine, and nursing support systems.

Clinical Departments
8 Major Departments
Medical Tech Units
5 Departments
Core Disciplines
ENT & Ophthalmology
National Ranking
Top Tier
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Medical Capacity & Service Scale

The hospital handles massive annual patient volumes and surgical workloads, serving as a national referral center for complex eye and ENT diseases.

Annual Outpatient Visits
3.29M+
Annual Surgeries
193,000+
Medical Coverage
Nationwide
Service Level
Tertiary A+
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Research Platforms & Scientific Infrastructure

The hospital hosts multiple national and municipal research platforms in hearing medicine, myopia research, gene therapy, visual impairment restoration, and ENT clinical innovation.

Key Research Platforms

National Key Laboratory of Hearing Medicine · Myopia & Eye Disease Lab · Shanghai Clinical Research Center for ENT · Gene & Cell Therapy Center

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Talent System & Academic Strength

The hospital has built a strong academic team led by academicians, national award winners, and top clinical experts in ophthalmology and ENT medicine.

Total Staff
2,009
Doctoral Supervisors
63
Master Supervisors
60
Top Talents
National Level
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Innovation & Clinical Breakthroughs

Medical innovation

The hospital leads China in multiple frontier technologies including gene therapy for deafness, viral keratitis treatment, artificial intelligence-assisted diagnosis, and cochlear implant development.

It has published hundreds of SCI papers in top journals such as NEJM, JAMA, and BMJ, and has achieved strong clinical transformation of research outcomes.

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Teaching & Medical Education System

As a major teaching hospital of Fudan University Shanghai Medical College, it is a national standardized residency training base for ophthalmology and otorhinolaryngology, and plays a key role in cultivating China’s next generation of ENT and eye specialists.

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Social Responsibility & Development Vision

The hospital actively participates in public health emergency response, medical aid programs, and national volunteer services. It continues to expand its international influence in specialized medicine.

Development Vision

To become a world-class eye, ear, nose and throat specialty hospital with international influence and a leading Asian medical center for facial sensory diseases.

Hospital Profile

Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital of Fudan University

National Grade A Specialty Hospital · Shanghai
ENT & Ophthalmology Center National Clinical & Research Institution

A leading Chinese medical institution specializing in ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, head and neck surgery, and advanced biomedical innovation, integrating clinical care, research, education, and translational medicine.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. Medical services, departments, and institutional data may change over time. Please consult official hospital sources for the most up-to-date information.

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