Quick Answer
Shenzhen has several strong surgical departments. For orthopedics, HKU-SZ Hospital and SMU Shenzhen are top choices. For neurosurgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital leads. Urology patients often choose Shenzhen People's Hospital or SMU Shenzhen. This guide covers 6 surgical specialties with hospital comparisons and expert profiles.
Thyroid Surgery
| Hospital | Key Expert | Features | Metro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen People's Hospital | Dr. Xu Nan (Chief Physician) | Robotic-assisted endoscopic surgery, transoral/transaxillary minimally invasive, thyroid nodule ablation | Line 3, Cuizhu Station, Exit D |
| SMU Shenzhen Hospital | Dr. Zhang Jinhui's Team | Endoscopic thyroidectomy (no neck scar) | Line 1, Xin'an Station, Exit E |
Dr. Zhang Jinhui (SMU Shenzhen Hospital): UK Salford University + Hong Kong Queen Mary Hospital background, 100+ liver transplants performed, also skilled in endoscopic thyroid surgery.
Both are excellent for thyroid surgery. If scarring is a concern, Dr. Xu Nan has more robotic endoscopic experience (case study). If you also have hepatobiliary issues, Dr. Zhang at SMU can evaluate everything in one go (profile).
Thoracic Surgery / Pulmonary Nodules
| Hospital | Key Expert | Features | Metro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen People's Hospital | Prof. Wang Guangsuo (Chief Physician/Professor) | Uniportal VATS, pulmonary nodule precision diagnosis | Line 3, Cuizhu Station, Exit D |
| Peking University Shenzhen Hospital | Prof. Lu Shun (Sanming Engineering Team Lead) | Minimally invasive thoracic surgery, precision lung cancer diagnosis, targeted/immunotherapy ↗ | Line 2, Jingtian Station, Exit D |
Prof. Lu Shun (PKU Shenzhen Hospital): Lead of PKU-SZ's "Sanming Engineering" team, national authority in thoracic surgery and lung cancer treatment. Expert in minimally invasive thoracic surgery and precision targeted/immunotherapy for lung cancer. Surgical indication: nodules ≥8mm; pure ground-glass nodules considered for surgery at 2-3cm.
Both hospitals are solid for pulmonary nodule surgery. Prof. Wang at Shenzhen People's does uniportal VATS (smaller incisions); Prof. Lu at PKU-SZ is a national authority on lung cancer with targeted/immunotherapy expertise. Nodules under 8mm are typically monitored first.
Orthopedics / Sports Medicine / Spine
| Hospital | Key Expert | Features | Metro |
|---|---|---|---|
| HKU-SZ Hospital | Prof. Zhang Wenzhi (President), Prof. Zheng Zhaomin (Honorary Advisor) | Scoliosis, minimally invasive spine, Hong Kong-Macau Drug & Device Connect | Shenzhen Bay Park Station, Exit D1 |
| SMU Shenzhen Hospital | — | 3D-printed spine surgery, osteoporosis treatment ↗ | Line 1, Xin'an Station, Exit E |
| HKU-SZ Hospital | Dr. Dong Lina, Dr. Xu Jichun | Pediatric orthopedics, sports injuries, flat feet ↗ | Shenzhen Bay Park Station, Exit D1 |
| Peking University Shenzhen Hospital | — | Osteoporosis, joint replacement ↗ | Line 2, Jingtian Station, Exit D |
| HKU-SZ Hospital | Prof. Shen Jianxiong (IMC Clinic) | Spine surgery, scoliosis, spinal degenerative diseases ↗ | Shenzhen Bay Park Station, Exit D1 |
| SMU Shenzhen Hospital | Prof. Sang Hongxun | Spine surgery, 3D-printed surgical planning, robotic navigation surgery ↗ | Line 1, Xin'an Station, Exit E |
| The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of SYSU | VP Wei Fuxin, She Peng/Li Guibin/Wan Junming | Robotic-assisted joint replacement, Beijing积水潭 Hospital Sanming collaboration, 3-day knee replacement for HK patients | Line 6 Extension, Zhanmei Station, Exit A1 |
| The Eighth Affiliated Hospital of SYSU | Prof. Qiu Yong's team (Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Sanming Engineering) | Spinal deformity correction, Guangdong Provincial Key Clinical Specialty in Orthopedics | Line 1, Huaqiang Road Station, Exit B |
| Shenzhen Second People's Hospital | — | Guangdong Provincial Key Clinical Specialty in Orthopedics (Trauma/Spine/Joint/Sports Medicine), Rated A+ in national hospital evaluation for 7 consecutive years | Line 7/14, Huangmugang Station |
| Longgang District People's Hospital / CUHK-Shenzhen Affiliated Second Hospital | Dr. Rao Haijun (HKU Queen Mary Hospital Orthopedics PhD) | Longgang District Key Clinical Discipline, minimally invasive spine surgery, microscope/foraminoscope/ultrasonic bone scalpel | Longgang District |
Prof. Shen Jianxiong: Spine surgery expert from Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), consulting at HKU-SZ Hospital IMC outpatient clinic. Expert in scoliosis, spinal degenerative diseases, and complex spine surgery.
Prof. Sang Hongxun: Director of Orthopedics at SMU, expert in spine surgery, 3D-printed precision surgical planning, and robotic navigation surgery — a pioneer in digital orthopedic surgery in China.
Prof. Qiu Yong's team (The Eighth Affiliated Hospital of SYSU): Spinal deformity correction experts from Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, 'Sanming Engineering' team. The Spinal Deformity Diagnosis & Treatment Center has been established for 4 years, serving patients across the Greater Bay Area. Orthopedics is a Guangdong Provincial Key Clinical Specialty.
Shenzhen Second People's Hospital Orthopedics: Rated A+ in national hospital evaluation for 7 consecutive years, covering trauma, spine, joint, and sports medicine sub-specialties. Guangdong Provincial Key Clinical Specialty, with trauma orthopedics being Shenzhen's leading unit. Ranked A+ in national hospital evaluation for 7 consecutive years (2018-2024).
Longgang District People's Hospital Orthopedics: Longgang District Key Clinical Discipline. Dr. Rao Haijun is an HKU Queen Mary Hospital Orthopedics PhD, with US and Germany training experience, expert in minimally invasive spine surgery. Equipped with spine microscope, foraminoscope, ultrasonic bone scalpel and other international advanced equipment (HK patient case).
For spine issues, HKU-SZ Hospital is the top choice — Prof. Zhang Wenzhi is an international-level expert (Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons), and they have Hong Kong-Macau Drug & Device Connect for imported implants. For pediatric orthopedics (flat feet, fractures), Dr. Dong Lina's team at HKU-SZ is also very professional.
Liver Transplant / Hepatobiliary Surgery
| Hospital | Key Expert | Features | Metro |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMU Shenzhen Hospital | Dr. Zhang Jinhui | Precision liver resection (zero blood transfusion), 100+ liver transplants, 3D modeling ↗ | Line 1, Xin'an Station, Exit E |
| HKU-SZ Hospital | Prof. Lo Chung Mau (Former President) | Living donor liver transplant, international surgical collaboration | Shenzhen Bay Park Station, Exit D1 |
Dr. Zhang Jinhui (SMU Shenzhen Hospital): UK Salford University + Hong Kong Queen Mary Hospital background, 100+ liver transplants performed, expert in precision liver resection (zero blood transfusion), also skilled in endoscopic thyroid surgery.
For liver transplants, Prof. Lo Chung Mau at HKU-SZ is a world authority (1,200+ cases, 90%+ survival), but he's now Hong Kong's Secretary for Health - confirm his availability first. SMU's Dr. Zhang Jinhui has 100+ liver transplants and strong precision resection skills, a more reliable option.
Neurosurgery
| Hospital | Key Expert | Features | Metro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking University Shenzhen Hospital | Prof. Zhang Junting ("Asia's No.1 Scalpel") | Skull base tumors, brainstem tumors, complex brain tumor surgery | Line 2, Jingtian Station, Exit D |
| Peking University Shenzhen Hospital | Prof. Wu Zhen | Skull base tumors, brainstem tumors, minimally invasive neurosurgery | Line 2, Jingtian Station, Exit D |
| SMU Shenzhen Hospital (Sami Medical Center) | Prof. Madjid Samii (WFNS Honorary President), Prof. Bao Yuhai | "Father of Skull Base Surgery" visits Shenzhen regularly, first high-end hybrid OR in Shenzhen, brain tumors/skull base/cerebrovascular/functional diseases ↗ | Line 14, Pingshan Station |
| Shenzhen Second People's Hospital | — | Cerebrovascular disease treatment, Epilepsy Center (CAAE Level 2), Stroke Center ranked 37th nationally | Line 7/14, Huangmugang Station |
Prof. Wu Zhen: Beijing Tiantan Hospital background, expert in skull base and brainstem tumors.
Sami Medical Center: Named after Prof. Madjid Samii, WFNS Honorary President and "Father of Skull Base Surgery", who visits regularly. Prof. Bao Yuhai has 95% facial nerve preservation rate. First high-end hybrid OR in Shenzhen.
Shenzhen Second People's Hospital Neurosurgery: One of Shenzhen's largest neurosurgery departments by volume. Longhua campus opened in 2024, focused on neurological diseases. Epilepsy Center certified by Chinese Association Against Epilepsy (CAAE Level 2), Stroke Center ranked 37th nationally.
Two top choices for neurosurgery: Prof. Zhang Junting at PKU-SZ ("Asia's No.1 Scalpel") for skull base/brainstem tumors; Prof. Samii's team at Sami Medical Center is a world-class resource visiting regularly. PKU-SZ has stronger domestic reputation, Samii has greater international authority.
Urology
| Hospital | Key Expert | Features | Metro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen People's Hospital | Urology Dept | Minimally invasive urological surgery, kidney stone treatment ↗ | Line 3, Cuizhu Station, Exit D |
| SMU Shenzhen Hospital | Urology Dept | Robotic-assisted urological surgery, prostate treatment ↗ | Line 1, Xin'an Station, Exit E |
| HKU-SZ Hospital | Urology Center | International-standard urology, minimally invasive procedures ↗ | Shenzhen Bay Park Station, Exit D1 |
| Peking University Shenzhen Hospital | Urology Specialist Clinic | Comprehensive urological services | Line 2, Jingtian Station, Exit D |
For routine urological procedures, Shenzhen People's Hospital has the largest volume. For robotic-assisted surgery, SMU Shenzhen and HKU-SZ are good options.
Plastic / Cosmetic Surgery
| Hospital | Key Expert | Features | Metro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen People's Hospital | Plastic Surgery Dept | Reconstructive surgery, burn repair, aesthetic surgery ↗ | Line 3, Cuizhu Station, Exit D |
| Peking University Shenzhen Hospital | Plastic Surgery Dept | Facial rejuvenation, body contouring ↗ | Line 2, Jingtian Station, Exit D |
| SMU Shenzhen Hospital | Aesthetic Medicine Center | Non-surgical aesthetics, laser treatments ↗ | Line 1, Xin'an Station, Exit E |
| Shenzhen Second People's Hospital | Plastic Surgery Dept | Microsurgery, hand reconstruction ↗ | Guomao Station |
For reconstructive surgery (post-injury, burn repair), public hospitals are the safe choice. For cosmetic procedures, research the specific doctor's credentials carefully.
Frequently Asked Questions
This guide reflects publicly available information as of July 2026. Hospital departments, experts, and policies may change. Always verify with the hospital directly before making an appointment. Arthur is not a medical professional — this is practical guidance based on research, not medical advice.