Establishment of an ophthalmology and ENT specialist hospital
Related departments from Zhongshan and Huashan hospitals merged, creating a foundation for the joint development of the two disciplines.
Affiliated with Fudan UniversityEye & ENT Hospital
First nationally for ENT reputation and among the top three in ophthalmology, bringing original techniques to the world.
In the 2023 Fudan National Specialty Reputation Rankings, ENT ranked first and ophthalmology third. Since its founding in 1952, the hospital has developed both as national key disciplines, with National Health Commission key laboratories in auditory medicine and myopia. From refractive surgical instruments recognized by a National Technological Invention Award to hereditary deafness gene therapy research published in The Lancet, its standing is supported by original contributions.
Shanghai, China
Two nationally prominent specialties, built on advances pioneered in China.
Founded by pioneers of Chinese ophthalmology and otolaryngology, the hospital developed distinct technical traditions in refractive surgery, glaucoma prevention, hearing reconstruction and endoscopic nasal skull-base surgery. A National Technological Invention Award, national 973 hearing research and hereditary deafness gene therapy provide concrete examples of their continuing progress.
Discover this specialist hospital, founded in 1952, through its national specialty reputation, national research platforms and original medical contributions.
National specialty reputation
2023 Fudan rankings · Published in November 2024
ENTNo. 1
2023 national specialty reputation
OphthalmologyNo. 3
2023 national specialty reputation
Ophthalmology and ENTTwo national key disciplines
Fudan's specialty introduction
These figures reflect national specialty reputation for the stated year, rather than overall hospital or treatment outcome rankings.
Two national key disciplines and key clinical specialties
Both ophthalmology and ENT are national key disciplines and national key clinical specialties, forming dedicated systems for vision and hearing disorders.
Two National Health Commission key laboratories
The Key Laboratory of Hearing Medicine and the Key Laboratory of Myopia connect research in auditory injury, visual function and myopia prevention with clinical care.
A National Technological Invention Award and international clinical research
A microkeratome system for refractive surgery received the 2007 National Technological Invention Second Prize. In 2024, a hospital-led single-arm clinical study of gene therapy for hereditary deafness was published in The Lancet.
National Technological Invention Award for refractive surgical instruments
The key technologies and applications of a microkeratome system, developed under Chu Renyuan's guidance with Zhou Xingtao and colleagues, received a National Technological Invention Second Prize.
China's first small-incision lenticule extraction procedure
A 2024 Fudan retrospective records that Zhou Xingtao performed China's first small-incision lenticule extraction procedure in May 2010, followed by research on continuous lenticule dissection and lenticule reuse.
Deafness gene therapy research published in The Lancet
A study of OTOF-related hereditary deafness led by Shu Yilai, with Li Huawei and other collaborators, was published, advancing clinical exploration of inner-ear gene delivery.
Leading specialties,
built on medical achievements.
Explore Eye & ENT Hospital's contributions in each field, from specialty standing to notable achievements, and the conditions this expertise supports.
No. 3 nationally for specialty reputation
2023 Fudan National Specialty Reputation Rankings · Ophthalmology
A long tradition in modern Chinese ophthalmology has developed into original refractive surgery techniques and comprehensive glaucoma management. The discipline combines a national key platform with documented device innovations and contributions to blindness prevention.
Developing an independently designed microkeratome system for refractive surgery
2007 · National Technological Invention Second PrizeChu Renyuan guided Zhou Xingtao and colleagues in device development. The award-winning work connected key myopia surgery technologies with clinical applications.
Performing China's first small-incision lenticule extraction procedure
2010 · A milestone in refractive surgeryZhou Xingtao performed small-incision lenticule extraction and subsequently developed SMILE-CCL continuous lenticule dissection and research on corneal lenticule transplantation.
Establishing a glaucoma club involving doctors and patients
Since 1997 · Long-term glaucoma managementSun Xinghuai founded the Shanghai Glaucoma Club, connecting disease education, awareness of long-term follow-up and specialist care. In 2016 he received the Outstanding Science Communication Figure award under the Shanghai Science Education Innovation Awards.
National key discipline and national key clinical specialty
Fudan's introduction lists both national designations for ophthalmology.
National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Myopia
Connecting basic research, clinical techniques and professional training in myopia and vision-related problems.
What conditions can this expertise help address?
The refractive surgery team addresses myopia, astigmatism and complex corneal problems. The glaucoma and optic nerve teams focus on preserving visual function and long-term management. These areas involve different examinations, treatments and follow-up needs.
No. 1 nationally for specialty reputation
2023 Fudan National Specialty Reputation Rankings · ENT
The nationally first-ranked ENT department connects research into hearing mechanisms, otologic microsurgery and endoscopic rhinology and skull-base techniques. Its representative work appears in international medical journals and in surgical consensus statements and technical frameworks.
Gene therapy research for hereditary deafness
2024 · Clinical research in The LancetThe hospital led a single-arm clinical study of OTOF-related hereditary deafness, directed by Shu Yilai, with Li Huawei among the co-corresponding authors. This achievement is clinical gene therapy research.
Establishing a classification of endoscopic surgery for nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Rhinology and skull-base surgery · Techniques and consensusYu Hongmeng proposed a new classification of endoscopic surgery for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, led expert consensus on surgical treatment, and advanced reconstruction of nasopharyngeal and skull-base defects.
National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Hearing Medicine
Supporting research into auditory injury mechanisms, repair and hearing reconstruction.
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences innovation unit
The innovation unit for endoscopic surgical treatment of nasal and skull-base tumors studies anatomy, technical innovation and digital diagnosis and treatment.
What conditions can this expertise help address?
The hearing team's areas include cochlear implantation, otitis media, otosclerosis and facial nerve surgery. The rhinology and skull-base team treats nasal, sinus, nasopharyngeal and skull-base tumors and related reconstruction. Gene therapy for hereditary deafness requires separate assessment within the relevant research program.
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Zhou Xingtao
Ophthalmology
Chief physician · Professor · Doctoral supervisor
Contributor to the 2007 National Technological Invention Second Prize · National Most Beautiful Doctor recognition, 2022
Ask about this doctorPerforming China's first small-incision lenticule extraction and advancing original refractive surgery techniques
His expertise centers on myopia prevention, refractive correction and complex corneal disease, connecting surgical instrument development, lenticule extraction techniques and reuse of corneal tissue.
China's first small-incision lenticule extraction · 2010
He performed China's first procedure in May 2010 and subsequently developed techniques including SMILE-CCL continuous lenticule dissection.
National Technological Invention Second Prize · 2007
Under Chu Renyuan's guidance, he and his team completed research into key technologies and applications of a microkeratome system for myopia surgery.
Conditions and treatment expertise
- Myopia, astigmatism and high myopia
- Assessment of refractive correction through corneal surgery or intraocular lens implantation, with research covering procedures such as SMILE.
- Keratoconus and complex corneal disease
- Clinical research and specialist assessment involving corneal lenticule transplantation, corneal cross-linking and related laser treatments.
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Sun Xinghuai
Ophthalmology
Chief physician · Professor
Chinese Ophthalmology Outstanding Achievement Award, 2014
Ask about this doctorAn ophthalmology achievement award recipient focused on glaucoma and optic nerve protection
He has long treated glaucoma, optic nerve disorders and low vision, combining research on disease mechanisms with long-term management involving both doctors and patients.
Chinese Ophthalmology Outstanding Achievement Award · 2014
He received the highest academic award established by the Chinese Ophthalmological Society, recognizing his contributions to ophthalmic research, blindness prevention and professional training.
Founding the Shanghai Glaucoma Club · 1997
He established a disease education platform bringing specialists and patients together to support long-term glaucoma management. In 2016 he received the Outstanding Science Communication Figure award under the Shanghai Science Education Innovation Awards.
Conditions and treatment expertise
- Glaucoma
- Specialist diagnosis, treatment and long-term follow-up for different forms of glaucoma, focusing on intraocular pressure control and visual function preservation.
- Optic nerve disease and low vision
- Differential diagnosis of optic nerve disorders, visual function assessment, and diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for low vision.
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Li Huawei
Otolaryngology–head and neck surgery
Chief physician · Professor
Chief scientist of a national 973 project · Recipient of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars
Ask about this doctorLeading auditory injury research and contributing to clinical advances in deafness gene therapy
His research focuses on auditory injury and repair, while his clinical work covers cochlear implantation, otologic microsurgery and facial nerve disorders. He advances basic inner-ear research into clinical studies of hereditary deafness.
National 973 project chief scientist · 2010
He led research on mechanisms and interventions for sensorineural hearing loss, focusing on auditory injury and repair.
Deafness gene therapy research in The Lancet · 2024
He was a co-corresponding author of the hospital-led single-arm OTOF gene therapy trial, collaborating with Shu Yilai and others.
Conditions and treatment expertise
- Hearing reconstruction and cochlear implantation
- Otologic assessment and cochlear implantation for severe hearing loss, considering both hearing function and its underlying cause.
- Middle ear and facial nerve disorders
- Otologic microsurgery for otitis media, ossicular chain abnormalities and otosclerosis, alongside surgical treatment of facial nerve disorders.
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Yu Hongmeng
Otolaryngology–head and neck surgery
Chief physician · Professor · Doctoral supervisor
Shanghai Craftsman recognition, 2023 · Head of a Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences innovation unit
Ask about this doctorEstablishing endoscopic nasopharyngeal cancer surgery classifications and advancing skull-base reconstruction
His work in nasopharyngeal and nasal skull-base tumors combines anatomical research, endoscopic resection, vascular protection and tissue repair into a surgical framework for complex lesions.
Surgical consensus and endoscopic classification for nasopharyngeal carcinoma
He led expert consensus on surgical treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma and proposed a new endoscopic classification, advancing technical standards for complex operations.
Nasopharyngeal and skull-base reconstruction and digital research
He innovated the use of temporalis and submental flaps and organized medical-engineering teams to develop endoscopic screening algorithms and multimodal imaging models for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Conditions and treatment expertise
- Nasopharyngeal carcinoma and complex nasal skull-base tumors
- Endoscopic surgical assessment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, recurrent disease and nasal skull-base tumors, planning around tumor extent and its relationship to major blood vessels.
- Repair of nasopharyngeal and skull-base defects
- Local tissue flap repair and complex reconstruction of defects associated with tumor resection.
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