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Specialty & Clinical Focus:
Dr. Li Hua is a pediatric pulmonology specialist at Xinhua Hospital in Shanghai, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, focusing on childhood asthma, infant wheezing, chronic cough, pneumonia, and respiratory tract infections.
Professional Title & Qualifications:
Associate Chief Physician, M.D.
Hospital & Department：
Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine – Department of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine
(address: No. 1665 Kongjiang Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200092)
Dr. Li Hua (华丽) - Pediatric Pulmonologist
Personal Biography
Dr. Li Hua is an Associate Chief Physician and M.D. in the Department of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine at Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. Her clinical work focuses on pediatric asthma, infant wheezing, chronic cough, pneumonia, respiratory tract infections, and other childhood respiratory disorders. She has served as a Visiting Scholar at Columbia University Medical Center and completed the CLIMB training program at Harvard Medical School. Her research background includes more than 10 SCI papers published as first or corresponding author, a national invention patent, and co-editing the textbook "Pediatric Respiratory System Diseases."
Why Consider Dr. Li Hua for Pediatric Respiratory Care?
International families may consider Dr. Li Hua when a child has persistent or recurrent respiratory concerns such as asthma, infant wheezing, chronic cough, pneumonia, or respiratory tract infections and a pediatric pulmonology review is being explored in Shanghai. As an Associate Chief Physician at Xinhua Hospital, she combines pediatric respiratory practice with research focused on wheezing disorders and respiratory infections.
Her Visiting Scholar experience at Columbia University Medical Center, CLIMB training at Harvard Medical School, peer-reviewed publications, textbook contribution, and national invention patent add academic context to her clinical profile. For a remote specialist review or pre-travel review, families can prepare symptom timelines, previous test results, imaging, medication and treatment history, and specific questions so Dr. Li can review the case and provide her opinion and recommendations on appropriate next steps.
Pre-Travel Case Review & Specialist Liaison
Before planning medical travel to Shanghai, international families can request MedBridgeNZ coordination for a remote specialist review with Dr. Li Hua. MedBridgeNZ helps prepare and translate the child's medical records, organizes client-authorized secure document transfer, and coordinates questions and appointment communication with the relevant specialist office.
Dr. Li will review the submitted records, provide her professional opinion and recommendations, and respond to the family's case-specific questions through the arranged review pathway. This helps clarify whether her pediatric respiratory focus aligns with the child's needs and whether an in-person pathway at Xinhua Hospital should be considered before travel arrangements are made.
If the family wishes to proceed, MedBridgeNZ can coordinate the appointment request and related travel logistics, subject to hospital scheduling and applicable entry requirements.
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.
Secure a Remote Case Review with
Dr. Li Hua
Areas of Expertise
Pediatric Asthma
Infant Wheezing
Chronic Cough
Pneumonia
Respiratory Tract Infections
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:
3,900 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
Associate Chief Physician - Department of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Visiting Scholar - Columbia University Medical Center, USA
Trainee - Harvard Medical School (CLIMB Program)
Education & Training
Awards & Honors
Academic & Professional Memberships
Secretary, Youth Respiratory Group, Pediatrics Branch of the Chinese Medical Association
Member, Precision Medicine Collaboration Group
Secretary, Chronic Cough Collaboration Group
Deputy Leader, Youth Committee of the Respiratory Group, Pediatrics Branch of the Shanghai Medical Association
Young Backbone Member, Innovation Team of Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Research & Publications
Undertook projects for the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Youth Project) and the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission (Youth Project).
Participated in National Key R&D Projects, National Natural Science Foundation Key and General Projects, and major projects funded by the Shanghai Science and Technology Commission.
Published over 10 SCI research papers as the first or corresponding author.
Holder of 1 National Invention Patent.
Co-editor of the textbook "Pediatric Respiratory System Diseases".
Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications
Selected peer-reviewed publications relevant to Dr. Li Hua's pediatric respiratory research:
Chen M, et al. Changing clinical characteristics of pediatric inpatients with pneumonia during COVID-19 pandamic: a retrospective study. Ital J Pediatr. 2024;50(1):84. PMID: 38650007
Zhang Y, Hua L, et al. Household mold exposure interacts with inflammation-related genetic variants on childhood asthma: a case-control study. BMC Pulm Med. 2021;21(1):114. PMID: 33810791
Geng L, Tang X, Hua L, et al. The analysis of risk factors for recurrent wheezing in infants and clinical intervention. Transl Pediatr. 2023;12(10):1810-1822. PMID: 37969130
*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 Hua the right specialist for my child's respiratory condition?
Dr. Li's clinical focus includes childhood asthma, infant wheezing, chronic cough, pneumonia, and respiratory tract infections. Through the remote specialist-review pathway coordinated by MedBridgeNZ, Dr. Li will review the child's submitted records, provide her professional opinion and recommendations, and respond to the family's questions. The review can help clarify how the case relates to her stated expertise and whether an in-person appointment request at Xinhua Hospital should be considered.
How can I request a remote review or appointment with Dr. Li from outside China?
International families can contact MedBridgeNZ to request coordination for a remote specialist review or an in-person appointment with Dr. Li at Xinhua Hospital. With the family's authorization, we organize medical-record preparation, translation coordination, secure document transfer, question submission, and appointment communication with the specialist office. Dr. Li will review the submitted materials and provide her professional opinion and recommendations through the arranged pathway. In-person appointment timing remains subject to Xinhua Hospital's scheduling.
What support is available if our family decides to travel to Shanghai?
If the family decides to travel after the specialist review, MedBridgeNZ can assist with hospital appointment request coordination, medical invitation or visa-document coordination support, travel planning, accommodation coordination, and non-clinical bilingual administrative support during hospital visits. Dr. Li and Xinhua Hospital remain responsible for medical evaluation, diagnosis, recommendations, and treatment. Third-party medical and travel costs remain separate unless expressly stated in writing.
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 families exploring pediatric specialist-care pathways at hospitals such as Xinhua Hospital in Shanghai. We help 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. Third-party medical and travel costs remain separate unless expressly stated in writing.