Zhang Wei Chief Physician

Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University · Cardiothoracic Surgery · Chief Physician

Associate Chief Physician, Administrative Deputy Director of the Department of Extracorporeal Circulation. Graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine in 1994. He joined the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and worked in surgery and intensive care unit for six years. In 1999, he specialized in cardiothoracic extracorporeal circulation. He once studied extracorporeal life support technology in the intensive care unit of National Taiwan University Hospital, and has made multiple technical exchanges in Seattle and Orlando of the United States, and Berlin of Germany. He has published 8 papers in domestic and foreign journals and participated in writing 2 monographs on extracorporeal circulation. He has taken part in 2 national research projects and 1 municipal bureau-level research project in Shanghai.

Specializes in cardiopulmonary bypass perfusion for complex congenital heart disease in low-weight and extremely low-weight patients. Performs over 500 cases of congenital heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass annually, with a particular focus on perfusion for complex congenital heart disease in neonates and infants, emphasizing deep hypothermic circulatory arrest and cerebral protection. Pioneered and remains the sole provider of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support in China. Curre

Zhang Wei
Basic Information

About Dr. Zhang Wei

Hospital
Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Title
Chief Physician
Department
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Years of Practice
28 years (1998 — present)

Associate Chief Physician, Administrative Deputy Director of the Department of Extracorporeal Circulation. Graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine in 1994. He joined the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and worked in surgery and intensive care unit for six years. In 1999, he specialized in cardiothoracic extracorporeal circulation. He once studied extracorporeal life support technology in the intensive care unit of National Taiwan University Hospital, and has made multiple technical exchanges in Seattle and Orlando of the United States, and Berlin of Germany. He has published 8 papers in domestic and foreign journals and participated in writing 2 monographs on extracorporeal circulation. He has taken part in 2 national research projects and 1 municipal bureau-level research project in Shanghai.

 

He is mainly engaged in extracorporeal circulation perfusion and advanced life support (ECMO), and specializes in extracorporeal circulation perfusion for complex congenital heart diseases in low-weight and very-low-weight patients. He performs more than 500 cases of extracorporeal perfusion for congenital heart surgery every year, especially perfusion for complex congenital heart diseases in neonates and infants, with particular attention to deep hypothermic circulatory arrest and cerebral protection. His department was the first and only one in China to carry out left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy. Currently, it is the institution with the largest number of extracorporeal life support procedures after congenital heart surgery in China, with over 3,000 surgical cases and more than 50 extracorporeal life support cases annually, and a success rate of over 50~60%.

Schedule

Dr. Zhang Wei — Outpatient Schedule

Weekly clinic, including specialist and surgery days. Book 3-7 days in advance.

Clinic: Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University · Cardiothoracic Surgery
On Duty
Off Duty
Period Morning
08:00-12:00
Afternoon
14:00-17:30
Evening
18:30-20:30
Mon Off Duty Off Duty Off Duty
Tue Off Duty Off Duty Off Duty
Wed Off Duty Off Duty Off Duty
Thu Off Duty Off Duty Off Duty
Fri Off Duty Off Duty Off Duty
Sat Off Duty Off Duty Off Duty
Sun Off Duty Off Duty Off Duty
Note: Actual clinic hours are subject to the hospital's daily notice. Please call the Dovecure 24h hotline 400-888-0000 to confirm before booking.
Same-Hospital Doctors

Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University — Oncology Team

More chief-level physicians signed with this hospital.

View all

Rationale for Precision

Senior Medical Advisory Team — With an average of over five years of clinical experience, the team has supported over 1,000 families in accessing coordinated, high-quality medical care in China.

Book your dedicated advisor now

Senior Medical Advisory Team — With an average of over five years of clinical experience, the team has supported over 1,000 families in accessing coordinated, high-quality medical care in China.

Consult Now
24/7 medical consultation +86 18126771334 (iMessage)
Email Consultation cure@dovecure.com
WhatsApp WeChat QR Code WeChat QR Code
Cart
Your cart is empty
Continue shopping
{{ item.sku_code }} - {{ item.variant_label }} {{ item.item_type_label }}
{{ item.price_format }}
{{ item.subtotal_format }}
Total {{ totalAmount }}
Checkout View Cart
Consult VIP Health Checkup $199