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Specialty & Clinical Focus:
Chief Physician and gastroenterology specialist at Ruijin Hospital in Shanghai, with a clinical focus on complex liver and gallbladder diseases, cirrhosis-related complications, autoimmune and hereditary liver disorders, unexplained liver abnormalities, and fatty liver disease.
Professional Title & Qualifications:
Chief Physician
Associate Professor
Hospital & Department：
Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine – Department of Gastroenterology
(address: No. 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200025)
Dr. Li Chen (陈立) - Gastroenterologist
Personal Biography
Dr. Li Chen (陈立) is a Chief Physician and Associate Professor in the Department of Gastroenterology at Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. He has extensive clinical and research experience in complex liver and gallbladder diseases, including unexplained liver-function abnormalities, jaundice, refractory ascites, cirrhosis-related complications, autoimmune liver disease, and metabolic or hereditary liver disorders. His international academic experience includes visiting-scholar appointments at INSERM U1052 in France and National University Hospital in Singapore, and he has published research in journals including Gut and the Journal of Hepatology.
Why Choose Dr. Li Chen for Complex Liver and Gallbladder Conditions
Dr. Li Chen is a Chief Physician at Ruijin Hospital with a focused practice in complex liver and gallbladder disease. His clinical scope includes unexplained liver-function abnormalities, refractory ascites, cirrhosis-related complications, autoimmune liver disease, immune checkpoint inhibitor-related liver injury, and hereditary or metabolic liver disorders. For international patients with complicated findings, multiple prior tests, or an uncertain next step, this breadth of hepatology experience makes him a relevant specialist to consider for a remote specialist review before travelling to Shanghai.
His visiting-scholar experience at INSERM in France and National University Hospital in Singapore, together with his publication record in hepatology, supports a clinically focused and internationally informed approach. A well-prepared review package—including recent reports, imaging, laboratory results, treatment history, medication list, and a clear question list—can help Dr. Chen address the case efficiently, provide an expert opinion and recommendations, and clarify whether an in-person pathway at Ruijin Hospital should be explored.
Pre-Travel Case Review & Specialist Liaison
Before committing to medical travel to China, international patients can request MedBridgeNZ coordination for a pre-travel specialist-review pathway with Dr. Li Chen. For cases accepted for this service, Dr. Chen or the relevant Ruijin Hospital specialist office will review the submitted records, provide a professional opinion and recommendations, and respond to the patient’s prepared questions.
MedBridgeNZ coordinates client-authorized medical-record collection, document organization, translation coordination, secure document transfer, and appointment communication. If an in-person pathway in Shanghai is recommended, we can also help clarify administrative requirements, appointment steps, visa-document needs, and practical travel feasibility before arrangements are made.
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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Areas of Expertise
Complex Liver and Gallbladder Diseases: Diagnosis and treatment of unexplained abnormal liver function, unexplained jaundice, unexplained hepatosplenomegaly, and refractory ascites.
Critical Liver and Gallbladder Diseases: Management of cirrhosis-related complications (including portal hypertension, esophagogastric variceal bleeding, and portal vein thrombosis), hepatic encephalopathy, hepatorenal syndrome, primary peritonitis, liver failure due to various causes, and immune checkpoint inhibitor-related liver injury.
Autoimmune Liver Diseases: Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH), Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), and overlap syndromes.
Hereditary and Metabolic Liver Diseases: Wilson's disease, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC), Gilbert's syndrome, hemochromatosis, and Alagille syndrome.
Fatty Liver Disease and Related Complications: Comprehensive screening, management, and treatment of associated conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, and sleep apnea syndrome.
Common Liver Diseases: Standardized treatment for viral hepatitis, drug-induced liver disease, and alcoholic liver disease.
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:
4,600 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
Chief Physician at Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine – Department of Gastroenterology
Jan 2017 - Jul 2017: Visiting scholar at the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM U1052), mentored by Dr. Fabien Zoulim.
Visiting scholar at the National University Hospital (NUH) in Singapore.
Education & Training
Awards & Honors
Chinese Medical Science and Technology Award (2016, 2020)
Ministry of Education Excellent Scientific and Technological Achievement Award (2017)
Academic & Professional Memberships
Member, Chinese Medical Association
Youth Committee Member, Chinese Society of Hepatology, Chinese Medical Association
Member, Hepatitis Study Group, Chinese Society of Hepatology, Chinese Medical Association
Member, Collaborative Group on Digestion-Related Liver Diseases, Chinese Society of Hepatology, Chinese Medical Association
Member, National Collaborative Group for Tackling Difficult and Severe Liver Diseases
Vice Chairman, Shanghai Academic Alliance of Metabolism-Associated Fatty Liver Disease
Corresponding Editorial Board Member, Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases and Chinese Journal of Hepatology
Editorial Board Member, Journal of Clinical Hepatology and Journal of Practical Hepatology
Research & Publications
Co-authored books including "Clinical Thinking in Difficult Liver and Gallbladder Diseases," "Pathological Interpretation of Liver Biopsy," "Case Selections and Clinical Thinking from Shanghai Hepatology Club," and "Viral Hepatitis."
Published over 40 research articles in domestic and international journals including Gut, Journal of Hepatology, PNAS, and Clinical Microbiology and Infection.
Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications
Selected publications include:
Li Chen et al. Early changes of hepatitis B virus quasispecies during lamivudine treatment and the correlation with antiviral efficacy. J Hepatol. 2009;50(5):895–905. PMID: 19304333.
Lu M, Chen L et al. Factors associated with discordance in the assessment of fibrosis stage between transient elastography and liver biopsy in NAFLD patients. Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol. 2023;47(7):102183. PMID: 37495204.
Liu F, Chen L et al. Evolutionary patterns of hepatitis B virus quasispecies under different selective pressures: correlation with antiviral efficacy. Gut. 2011;60(9):1269–1277. PMID: 21292683.
*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)
Is Dr. Li Chen the right specialist for my liver condition?
Dr. Chen’s clinical focus includes complex liver and gallbladder disease, unexplained liver-function abnormalities, refractory ascites, cirrhosis-related complications, autoimmune liver disease, and metabolic or hereditary liver disorders. For cases accepted for remote review, his office will review the submitted records, provide an opinion and recommendations, and answer the patient’s prepared questions. MedBridgeNZ coordinates the administrative preparation, translation, client-authorized document transfer, and communication needed to support that review.
How can international patients request a remote review or hospital appointment with Dr. Chen?
International patients can ask MedBridgeNZ to coordinate either a remote specialist-review request or an in-person appointment request with Dr. Chen’s office. We organize the relevant records, coordinate translation where needed, transfer the documents with the client’s authorization, and manage appointment communication with Ruijin Hospital. Once the review pathway is confirmed, we provide clear instructions on required documents, timing, and the next administrative steps. In-person appointment timing remains dependent on the hospital’s scheduling process.
What happens if Dr. Chen recommends in-person evaluation or treatment in Shanghai?
If Dr. Chen recommends in-person evaluation or treatment in Shanghai, MedBridgeNZ can coordinate the next stage of the medical journey. Support can include appointment request communication with Ruijin Hospital, medical invitation or visa-document coordination, travel planning, accommodation coordination, and non-clinical bilingual administrative support during hospital visits. We help turn the specialist’s recommendations into a practical itinerary while keeping hospital, specialist, and travel arrangements clearly organized.
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 coordination support, travel planning, and non-clinical bilingual administrative support. We do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any third-party medical or travel costs remain separate unless expressly stated in writing.