Professional Title & Qualifications:
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Chief Physician,
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Professor,
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M.D.
Specialization:
Hospital & Department：
Peking University First Hospital – Department of Nephrology
(address: No. 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034)
Dr. Fude Zhou (周福德) - Nephrologist
Personal Biography
Dr. Fude Zhou, born in 1967, is a Medical Doctor, Professor, and Chief Physician. He currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Department of Nephrology at Peking University First Hospital. He graduated from the Clinical Medicine Department of Beijing Medical University in July 1991. He subsequently obtained his Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Clinical Medicine from Peking University in January 2001 and July 2008, respectively, under the supervision of Professor Zhang Youkang and Professor Wang Haiyan. His clinical work primarily focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of various primary and secondary kidney diseases, malignant hypertension, and the application and management of renal replacement dialysis.
Why Choose Dr. Fude Zhou?
Dr. Fude Zhou is one of China's most distinguished nephrologists, offering unparalleled clinical experience with a remarkable record of serving over 34,000 patients. This extraordinary volume of clinical practice means he possesses deep, hands-on expertise in diagnosing and managing complex, rare, and difficult kidney conditions, including IgA nephropathy, membranous nephropathy, and acute or chronic renal failure. For international patients, this translates to having an expert who has likely successfully navigated cases highly similar to yours.
Beyond his vast clinical volume, Dr. Zhou integrates a global medical perspective into his practice, having completed a visiting fellowship at the Nephrology Department of Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard University. His dedication to patient care is widely recognized in China; he has been awarded the title of "Good Doctor" by Haodf.com for 12 consecutive years and was honored as the "Most Beautiful Doctor" in 2018. Choosing Dr. Zhou means partnering with a physician who combines international standards with exceptional patient trust and medical ethics.
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Areas of Expertise
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Acute and chronic renal failure
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Nephrotic syndrome
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Membranous nephropathy
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IgA nephropathy
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Glomerular diseases, including minimal change disease
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Mercury toxicity-associated glomerulopathy
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Hepatitis B virus-associated glomerulonephritis
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Malignant hypertension
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Monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance (MGRS)
Verified Patient Satisfaction Metrics
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9/5.0 Overall Rating
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4.9/5.0 Clinical Outcome Satisfaction
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4.9/5.0 Bedside Manner & Professionalism
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(Source: Statistics based on verified clinical outcomes and patient feedback logs from domestic medical registries.)
High Demand: Chosen by over 34,400 patients online for consultation and second opinions.
Work Experience
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July 1991 - Present: Working at the Department of Nephrology, Peking University First Hospital.
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January 2002 - January 2004: Served as an Attending Physician in Nephrology at Conde S. Januário Hospital in Macau.
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2005 - 2007: Served as an expert panel member for the Beijing Hemodialysis Quality Control and Improvement Center.
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September 2008 - March 2010: Appointed as Medical Vice President at the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Hospital as an aid-Xinjiang cadre, commissioned by the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee and the Ministry of Health.
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2011: Appointed as Chief Physician in Internal Medicine.
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2012: Completed a 3-month visiting fellowship at the Nephrology Department of Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard University, USA.
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2023: Appointed as Professor.
Social Positions
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President of the Nephrology Branch of the Beijing Medical Doctor Association
Awards & Honors
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2010: Pacesetter for Outstanding Communist Party Members of Peking University
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2010: Beijing Advanced Individual in Teachers' Ethics
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August 2014: Honored as "Good Person of China" in the Dedication to Work category on the China Good Person List
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2014 - 2025: Awarded "Good Doctor" by Haodf.com for 12 consecutive years
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March 2018: Awarded the "Good Doctor of China" honorary title by the Central Spiritual Civilization Steering Commission and the National Health Commission
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March 2019: Awarded the "Most Beautiful Doctor" honorary title for 2018
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Awarded Second-Class Merit by the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps and granted the honorary title of "Outstanding Aid-Xinjiang Cadre"
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August 2024: Received the Nomination Award for the 9th Capital Top Ten Health Guards
Research Achievements
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Participated in writing chapters for "Nephrology", "Clinical Overview of Nephrology", and "Internal Medicine", edited by Professor Wang Haiyan
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Participated in writing chapters for "Hypertension", edited by Professor Liu Lisheng
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Participated in writing chapters for "Clinical Practice and Progress in Nephrology", edited by Professor Zhang Youkang
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Participated in writing chapters for "Difficult Urinary System Diseases", edited by Professor Qian Jiaqi
*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.
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Q: Is Dr. Zhou the right specialist for my specific kidney condition?
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