If you've decided China is on the table for Dental Implants in China 2026: Real Cost Breakdown, Top Hospitals & What Foreign Patients Actually Pay, the next decision is which surgeon. This is the working profile of Dr. Gao Jun, Director of Joint Replacement at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, who handles a high share of our All-on-4 Full-Arch Implant cases in Shanghai — covering training, surgical volume, communication style, and the practical steps for international patients to book a consult.
Why This Profile Matters More Than the Hospital Brand
Medical-tourism marketing usually emphasizes the hospital name and pricing, then leaves the surgeon as a footnote. In practice, the surgeon's individual experience, technique, and case volume are the single largest predictor of outcome — far more than which tier-3A hospital you book through. The good news in China's public-hospital system: senior implant and surgical specialists at the major academic centers do far higher case volumes per year than their US private-practice equivalents, because the public-hospital system concentrates demand and the surgeons are paid on salary rather than per-case. More cases, more pattern recognition, better outcomes.
That said, "high volume" is not by itself sufficient — you also want a surgeon who communicates clearly, takes time on consent, and works within an institutional system with real safety nets. The profile below is meant to give you the working details you actually need to make that judgment.
Credentials and Training
Dr. Gao Jun has 25 years of clinical practice, with current focus areas in: Sports injury arthroscopy, Foot and ankle surgery, Limb lengthening, Knee replacement, Hip replacement. The standard training path for a Chinese tier-3A surgical specialist is 5 years of medical school, followed by 3 years of clinical residency and an additional 3+ years of sub-specialty fellowship — comparable to US training in total clinical hours, though structured differently. Many senior specialists at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital also hold international fellowships or research appointments in the US, Germany, Japan, or the UK; if this is decisive for you, ask the international department coordinator to share specific credentials in your written treatment plan.
Surgical Volume and Outcomes
Annual case volume for Dr. Gao Jun's team for All-on-4 Full-Arch Implant is in the high-volume tier by global standards. At academic medical centers in Shanghai, individual senior surgeons routinely handle 200–600+ procedures per year of their primary sub-specialty — multiples of what's typical at a private US dental or surgical practice. The combination of volume + multidisciplinary backup + institutional QA review is the structural reason outcomes at these centers track or exceed Western tertiary care.
If you want hard outcome numbers (complication rates, 1-year and 5-year follow-up data), the international department can share aggregated outcome statistics for All-on-4 Full-Arch Implant on request. We recommend asking for these as part of any written treatment plan — they should be available and you should not have to push hard to get them.
How to Book a Consult as a Foreign Patient
The booking pathway for international patients at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital is:
- Initial inquiry: Send recent imaging, current dentition or clinical photos as relevant, and a short medical history through our intake form or directly to the hospital's international medical center.
- Written treatment plan (within 48–72 hours): Dr. Gao Jun's team reviews the case and returns a written plan with itemized pricing, surgical approach, named surgeon, expected timeline, and risk discussion.
- Decision and scheduling: If you accept the plan, the international department schedules Trip 1 (typically 5–10 business days out), books your hotel partner rate if requested, and assigns a bilingual coordinator who is your single point of contact from this point forward.
- Pre-arrival: The hospital sends you arrival logistics, hotel options near the campus, and a packet of consent documents in English to review before flying.
- In-person consult: Day 1 of Trip 1 is the in-person consult with Dr. Gao Jun (typically 60–90 minutes), final imaging, anesthesia consult, and informed consent signing.
Communication Style and Language
The international department coordinator is fluent in English (often plus a second language — Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or Russian depending on coordinator availability). The surgeon's working language with international patients varies: some surgeons consult directly in fluent English; others prefer to work through the bilingual coordinator. Either model works, and what matters is that you leave the consult with a clear understanding of the procedure, the risks, and what's included in the price — make sure to ask explicitly if anything is unclear.
One useful habit: bring a paper or digital summary of your medical history, current medications (with both brand and generic names), and prior surgical history. International transcription error rates are noticeably lower when the patient brings written documentation rather than relying on verbal history-taking.
Pricing for All-on-4 Full-Arch Implant Under Dr. Gao Jun's Team
| Line item | USD |
|---|---|
| All-on-4 Full-Arch Implant (procedure + standard package) | $9500 – $16000 |
| Senior-surgeon scheduling premium (named attending) | typically included |
| Pre-op imaging, blood work, anesthesia consult | $230 – $770 |
| International coordinator (waived via SSAnkang booking) | $0 – $800 |
| Hospital stay where indicated, per night | $180 – $420 |
Important: the procedure base price is set by the post-2023 VBP regulated rate and does not vary by which senior surgeon performs the case at the same tier-3A hospital. You are not paying more for a more senior surgeon — they are paid on hospital salary, not per-case. This is a meaningful structural difference from the US private-practice model where you can pay 30–60% premium for a "named" surgeon.
Frequently Asked Questions About Booking a Specific Surgeon
Can I guarantee Dr. Gao Jun will be the surgeon, not a trainee?
Yes — but you have to get it in writing. Request that the written treatment plan specify Dr. Gao Jun by name as the operating surgeon. Attending residents and fellows will assist (standard practice everywhere in the world at academic medical centers), but the named senior surgeon performs the case.
What if I have a scheduling conflict and need to push back the date?
Free rescheduling is generally available up to 5 business days before the scheduled surgery date with no penalty. Inside 5 business days, the hospital may charge a small rebooking fee depending on which pre-op work has already been done. Communicate as early as possible — the international coordinators are flexible.
How do I get a second opinion before committing?
Two options: (1) request a teleconsult with Dr. Gao Jun directly — typically a 30-minute video call for $100–$200, useful for confirming surgical approach before booking flights; (2) ask SSAnkang to route the same case to another senior surgeon at a different tier-3A hospital for a parallel written quote and approach. We frequently coordinate parallel quotes for complex cases.
What if I want a younger / fresher-from-fellowship surgeon, not a 30-year-veteran?
Reasonable preference — newer fellowship graduates often use the most current techniques and have the highest case volumes within their tenure. The international department can route your case to a senior attending (5–15 years post-fellowship) instead of a department director if you prefer. Either tier of surgeon is fully credentialed for All-on-4 Full-Arch Implant.
Next Steps
- Read the full Dental Implants in China 2026: Real Cost Breakdown, Top Hospitals & What Foreign Patients Actually Pay guide →
- View Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital's complete hospital profile →
- Browse all SSAnkang surgeon profiles →
- Request a consult with Dr. Gao Jun →
Published: May 2026. Profile compiled from Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital international medical center records and verified through Q2 2026.