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Specialty & Clinical Focus:
Thoracic surgery specialist affiliated with Shanghai General Hospital and Shanghai International Medical Center (SIMC) in Shanghai, with a clinical focus on uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), pulmonary nodules and ground-glass opacities, early-stage lung cancer, esophageal cancer, hyperhidrosis and erythrophobia.
Professional Title & Qualifications:
Chief Physician
Associate Professor
Master’s Supervisor
M.D. (Doctor of Medicine)
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
(address: No. 85 Wujin Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai 200080)
(address: No. 4358 Kangxin Road, Pudong New District , Shanghai, 201315)
Dr. Xiao Zhou (周晓) - Thoracic Surgery Specialist
Personal Biography
Dr. Xiao Zhou is a Chief Physician and Associate Professor in the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Shanghai General Hospital, also known as Shanghai First People’s Hospital. He holds an M.D., serves as a Master’s Supervisor, and has more than 25 years of clinical experience in thoracic surgery.
His practice focuses on minimally invasive uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), pulmonary nodules and ground-glass opacities, early-stage lung cancer, esophageal cancer, hyperhidrosis and erythrophobia. He also uses advanced imaging analysis to evaluate surgical timing and strategy for pulmonary nodules.
Why Choose Dr. Xiao Zhou for Your Care?
Experience in Complex Thoracic Conditions
Dr. Xiao Zhou combines more than 25 years of thoracic surgery experience with his current roles as Chief Physician and Associate Professor at Shanghai General Hospital. For international patients considering specialist care in Shanghai, his clinical scope is particularly relevant to cases involving pulmonary nodules, ground-glass opacities, early-stage lung cancer, esophageal cancer, hyperhidrosis and erythrophobia.
Focused Review of Imaging and Minimally Invasive Options
His practice emphasizes uniportal VATS, advanced imaging analysis and sublobar resection strategies such as wedge resection and segmentectomy. A remote specialist review can help patients organize their imaging, medical history and key questions before deciding whether to pursue an in-person evaluation or treatment pathway in China.
Pre-Travel Case Review & Specialist Liaison
Before travelling to Shanghai, MedBridgeNZ can coordinate a structured remote specialist review with Dr. Zhou. We prepare the case summary, organize medical records and imaging, coordinate translation, and arrange secure client-authorized document transfer to the relevant hospital team. Once the case is accepted for the review pathway, Dr. Zhou will review the submitted materials, provide his professional opinion and recommendations, and respond to the patient’s key questions.
After the review, MedBridgeNZ coordinates the next administrative steps, including appointment communication with the hospital, medical invitation or visa-document support, travel and accommodation planning, and non-clinical bilingual administrative support in China. In-person appointment dates and admission arrangements are confirmed by the hospital.
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. Xiao Zhou
Areas of Expertise
Minimally Invasive Surgery: Expert in uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for various thoracic conditions.
Lung Nodules & Lung Cancer: Precision diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary nodules (ground-glass opacities/GGO), utilizing sublobar resection techniques (wedge resection, segmentectomy, and combined segmentectomy).
Hyperhidrosis & Erythrophobia: Specialized “pin-hole” single-port thoracoscopic surgery for severe hand sweating (palmar hyperhidrosis), head sweating, and facial blushing.
Thoracic Oncology: Surgical management of esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors (e.g., thymoma), and benign lung tumors (hamartomas, sequestration).
Other Thoracic Conditions: Treatment of pneumothorax, pulmonary bullae, pectus excavatum (funnel chest), bronchiectasis, and chest trauma (rib fractures, hemothorax).
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:
22,100 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
Clinical Practice: Over 25 years of experience in thoracic surgery (cumulative to 2025).
Academic Roles: Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor.
Research Leadership: Hosted 1 provincial-level research project and participated in 2 provincial-level projects.
Education & Training
Awards & Honors
Annual Good Doctor Award (Haodf.com): Awarded in 2020, 2023, and 2024 (recognized for service quality and patient satisfaction).
Academic & Professional Memberships
Committee Member, 5th & 6th Committee of the Thoracic Surgery Branch, Anhui Medical Association.
Committee Member & Standing Committee Member, 1st Committee of the Thoracic Surgery Branch, Anhui General Practice Medical Association.
Member, Professional Committee of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Anhui Minimally Invasive Medical Association.
Member, Anhui Geriatrics Society.
Expert, Medical Technology Expert Database, Hefei Labor Ability Appraisal Committee.
Research & Publications
Academic Publications: Published 10 papers in SCI journals and Chinese core journals.
Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications
Shen H, Zhou X, et al. In situ-formed immunotherapeutic hydrogel containing sphingosine-1-phosphate for enhanced lung cancer immunotherapy. Sci Adv. 2025;11(32):eadw5001. PMID: 40779634.
Zeng W, Zhou X, et al. Modified diaphragmatic plication prevents and rectifies dyspnea with diaphragmatic eventration caused by phrenicotomy or injuries associated with extended mediastinal surgeries. Int J Surg. 2025;111(8):4993–5001. PMID: 40497791.
Zhou X et al. Hsa_circ_0102533 serves as a blood-based biomarker for non-small-cell lung cancer diagnosis and regulates apoptosis in vitro. Int J Clin Exp Pathol. 2018;11(9):4395–4404. PMID: 31949836.
*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. Zhou the right specialist for my lung or thoracic condition?
Dr. Zhou’s clinical focus includes pulmonary nodules, ground-glass opacities, early-stage lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal and benign lung tumors, pneumothorax, chest wall conditions, hyperhidrosis and erythrophobia. MedBridgeNZ can prepare and translate your records, imaging and question list for a remote specialist review. Once the case is accepted into the review pathway, Dr. Zhou will examine the submitted materials, provide his professional opinion and recommendations, and answer the key questions included in the case brief. This helps you decide whether further in-person evaluation in Shanghai is worth pursuing.
How can an international patient request an appointment with Dr. Zhou?
The process usually begins with medical-record preparation and a remote specialist review so that the hospital team can understand the case before travel. MedBridgeNZ coordinates client-authorized document transfer, translation, review scheduling and communication with Dr. Zhou’s affiliated thoracic surgery department. If the next step is an in-person visit, we can coordinate the hospital appointment request, medical invitation or visa-document support, accommodation planning and non-clinical bilingual assistance in Shanghai. Appointment dates and admission arrangements are confirmed by the hospital.
What is uniportal VATS, and does Dr. Zhou perform it?
Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a minimally invasive chest-surgery technique performed through a single incision. Dr. Zhou applies uniportal VATS in thoracic surgery, including selected lung procedures and surgery for functional conditions such as severe hyperhidrosis. Whether this technique is appropriate depends on the individual diagnosis, imaging and specialist assessment. Through the remote review pathway, Dr. Zhou can review the submitted records and explain whether uniportal VATS or another approach should be considered. MedBridgeNZ then coordinates any requested hospital and travel arrangements.
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 considering specialist-care pathways in China. We coordinate appointment requests, medical-record preparation, translation, secure client-authorized document transfer, medical invitation or visa-document support, travel planning, accommodation coordination and non-clinical bilingual administrative support. We do not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Hospital, specialist, diagnostic, treatment and travel costs are charged separately by the relevant third-party providers unless a written MedBridgeNZ service quotation expressly states otherwise.