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Specialty & Clinical Focus:
Dr. Fan Jiang is a thoracic surgeon and Director of Thoracic Surgery at Shanghai General Hospital in Shanghai, with clinical expertise in lung cancer, mediastinal tumors, complex airway surgery, UniVATS, robotic bronchoscopy and minimally invasive thoracic procedures.
Professional Title & Qualifications:
Chief Physician
Professor
Doctoral Supervisor
Director of Thoracic Surgery Department
Hospital & Department：
Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine – Department of Thoracic Surgery
Shanghai International Medical Center (SIMC) – Department of Thoracic Surgery
Shanghai SinoUnited Health – Department of Thoracic Surgery
(address: No. 85 Wujin Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200080)
(address: No. 4358 Kangxin Road, Pudong New District , Shanghai, 201315)
(address: No. 350 Middle Jiangxi Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200002)
Dr. Fan Jiang (范江) - Thoracic Surgeon
Personal Biography
Dr. Fan Jiang is a Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor and Director of the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Shanghai General Hospital, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. His clinical practice focuses on the surgical treatment of thoracic malignancies, including lung cancer, thymic and other mediastinal tumors, and complex central-airway conditions.
Dr. Jiang has introduced minimally invasive thoracic techniques in China, including the subxiphoid double-hook total thymectomy for thymic tumors. His work also incorporates Monarch robotic bronchoscopy for lung-nodule localization and 3D simulation for planning complex airway reconstruction. Alongside his hospital practice, he is involved in thoracic-surgery teaching and research as a professor and doctoral supervisor.
Why Choose Dr. Fan Jiang for Your Thoracic Care?
International patients with lung cancer, thymic or other mediastinal tumors, or complex airway conditions may consider Dr. Fan Jiang when seeking a thoracic surgeon experienced in minimally invasive and reconstructive procedures. As Chief Physician and Director of Thoracic Surgery at Shanghai General Hospital, his clinical work includes UniVATS, subxiphoid thymectomy, tracheal and carinal reconstruction, robotic bronchoscopy and 3D-assisted surgical planning.
A remote specialist review before travel allows Dr. Jiang to examine submitted scans, medical history, previous treatment records and the patient’s key questions in context. He can then provide a specialist opinion and recommendations on the relevant surgical considerations, whether further in-person evaluation in Shanghai should be explored, and what information should be prepared for the next step. This gives international patients a clearer basis for deciding whether to proceed with medical travel planning.
Pre-Travel Case Review & Specialist Liaison
Before arranging medical travel to Shanghai, a coordinated remote specialist review with Dr. Fan Jiang can help clarify how his thoracic surgery expertise relates to your case and what questions should be addressed before an in-person visit.
MedBridgeNZ organizes your medical records, coordinates translation where needed, manages secure client-authorized document transfer and handles appointment communication with the relevant specialist team. Dr. Jiang reviews the submitted materials and provides his specialist opinion, recommendations and responses to your questions.
After the review, MedBridgeNZ can coordinate the next administrative steps, including an onsite appointment request and practical travel planning, so you can make a better-informed decision before committing to overseas travel.
Disclaimer: MedBridgeNZ is a medical concierge provider serving a global client base. We assist with logistical coordination and facilitate access to healthcare professionals. MedBridgeNZ does not provide medical advice, diagnoses, or treatments.Any clinical feedback, treatment planning or suitability discussion remains with the relevant hospital or licensed specialist.
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Dr. Fan Jiang
Areas of Expertise
Lung Cancer Treatment: Early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment, including Uniportal Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (UniVATS) and complex angioplasty surgery.
Mediastinal Tumors: Diagnosis and surgical treatment of thymoma and other mediastinal masses; pioneered the "Subxiphoid Double Hook" thymectomy technique.
Airway Surgery: Tracheal and carinal resection and reconstruction for tumors invading the central airway.
Minimally Invasive Surgery: Expertise in VATS and robotic-assisted bronchoscopy (biopsy and localization).
General Thoracic Conditions: Treatment of pulmonary bullae, pneumothorax, and chest wall deformities.
Verified Client Satisfaction Metrics
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0/5.0 Overall Rating
* Treatment Pathway Satisfaction:
5.0/5.0
* Communication & Professionalism:
5.0/5.0
* High demand: Chosen online for specialist liaison and case reviews by over:
14,300 clients
(Source: These third-party platform indicators are provided for general reference only. They may change over time and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of diagnosis, treatment suitability, appointment availability, or individual clinical outcome.)
Work Experience
Director, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai General Hospital (Shanghai First People's Hospital).
Professor & Doctoral Supervisor, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.
Former Physician, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital (gained extensive experience in thoracic oncology).
Education & Training
Awards & Honors
Academic & Professional Memberships
Committee Member, Thoracic Surgery Branch of the Shanghai Medical Association.
Member, Tumor Target Molecule Specialist Branch of the Shanghai Medical Association.
Member, Chinese Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (CSTCVS).
Research & Publications
Pioneering Technique: Developed and popularized the "Subxiphoid Double Hook System" for thymectomy in China.
Publications: Published the academic book "Thymus Surgery" and numerous research papers on UniVATS consensus, liquid biopsy in non-small cell lung cancer, and epigenetic regulation of tumors.
Projects: Principal investigator for multiple research projects focusing on lung cancer metastasis mechanisms and 3D simulation in preoperative planning.
Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications
Song N, Fan J, et al. Double sternal elevation subxiphoid versus uniportal thoracoscopic thymectomy associated with superior clearance for stage I–II thymic epithelial tumors: Subxiphoid thymectomy compared with VATS. Surgery. 2022;172(1):371–378. PMID: 35164951
Chen Y, Fan J, et al. Lung autotransplantation for advanced central lung cancer after neoadjuvant immuno-chemotherapy: a case series study. Transl Lung Cancer Res. 2024;13(11):2868–2879. PMID: 39670013
Huang W, Fan J, et al. A novel technique for rapid localization of pulmonary nodules on-site in the operating room followed by lung resection: a case series. Int J Surg. 2025;111(3):2331–2337. PMID: 39878069
*The doctor’s information is sourced from the hospital’s official website or provided directly by the doctor. Due to update cycles, there may be occasional delays in reflecting the most recent changes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can Dr. Fan Jiang review my lung, thymus or airway condition before I travel to China?
Dr. Jiang’s clinical focus includes lung cancer, thymic and other mediastinal tumors, complex airway surgery, UniVATS and minimally invasive thoracic procedures. Through MedBridgeNZ’s remote specialist-review coordination, his team receives your client-authorized medical records, scans, medical history and key questions. Dr. Jiang reviews the submitted materials and provides his specialist opinion, recommendations and responses to your questions. A complete record set helps him consider the case in context and explain whether further in-person evaluation in Shanghai should be explored.
How can an international patient request an appointment with Dr. Fan Jiang in Shanghai?
MedBridgeNZ coordinates the appointment request and communication with Shanghai General Hospital for international patients. We help organize the required records, coordinate translation, transfer documents with your authorization and confirm the hospital’s administrative requirements and available scheduling options. When a remote specialist review is completed first, Dr. Jiang’s feedback can help guide the next appointment request and travel preparation. Appointment timing depends on the hospital and specialist schedule, and our team keeps you informed as each administrative step is confirmed.
What support does MedBridgeNZ provide if I travel to Shanghai for thoracic care?
If you decide to pursue an in-person pathway after the remote specialist review, MedBridgeNZ coordinates the practical arrangements around your visit. Support can include medical invitation or visa-document coordination, travel planning, accommodation coordination, hospital appointment communication, admission-related administrative guidance, translation coordination and non-clinical bilingual support during hospital visits. We help connect the confirmed hospital schedule with your travel itinerary so you and your family can focus on the specialist consultation, hospital evaluation and proposed care plan.
Flexible Ways to Connect with the Specialist
We understand that every client’s situation is unique. Beyond the Remote Written Review, we offer a range of flexible ways to access specialist insights:
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Remote Video Liaison: For a more personal interaction, we can arrange a live video session, allowing you to discuss your case directly with the specialist with the help of our professional medical translators.
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On-Site Proxy Liaison: If you cannot travel, our dedicated bilingual team can visit the hospital in person on your behalf. We will present your translated medical records to the specialist, facilitate your inquiries, and provide you with a comprehensive translated report of the doctor’s findings.
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In-Person Appointment Booking: If you are planning to travel to China for treatment, we manage the complex hospital registration and appointment process, ensuring you have confirmed access to your chosen specialist upon arrival.
How MedBridgeNZ Helps You:
MedBridgeNZ is a medical concierge and logistics coordination provider for international patients exploring specialist-care pathways in China. We assist with appointment request coordination, medical-record preparation, translation coordination, client-authorized document transfer, medical invitation or visa-document support, travel planning, accommodation coordination and non-clinical bilingual administrative support. MedBridgeNZ does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Hospital, specialist and other third-party medical or travel costs are separate from our coordination fees unless inclusion is expressly confirmed in writing.