Biography
Dr. Tang Wei is a distinguished Senior Cardiac Surgeon at Shanghai Children's Medical Center with 23 years of dedicated clinical practice. Over the course of an extensive career, Tang Wei has treated thousands of international and domestic patients, establishing a reputation for clinical excellence, evidence-based decision-making, and compassionate, family-centered care.
Clinical Focus & Expertise
Dr. Tang Wei specializes in the diagnosis and management of complex medical conditions, with particular expertise in TAVR, Mitral valve repair, Aortic surgery, Heart transplantation. The clinical practice combines current best-evidence medicine with personalized treatment planning — recognizing that every patient brings a unique medical history, lifestyle, and set of life priorities to the consultation room.
Conditions Treated
Patients consult Dr. Tang Wei for the following conditions and procedures:
- TAVR
- Mitral valve repair
- Aortic surgery
- Heart transplantation
Education & Training
- MD/PhD Zhejiang University · Visiting Professor Mount Sinai NY
Professional Credentials & Memberships
- Chinese Society of Cardiology Board
- World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
- European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
International Patient Care
Dr. Tang Wei communicates with patients in English, Chinese, Russian, providing direct rapport without the need for translation in those languages. The hospital's international department coordinates dedicated case managers, multilingual interpreters for additional languages, simplified visa documentation, and personalized treatment itineraries for travelers from over 60 countries.
“Every patient deserves more than a diagnosis — they deserve a treatment plan that respects who they are, where they come from, and what matters most to them.”
Education
MD/PhD Zhejiang University · Visiting Professor Mount Sinai NY
Certifications
- Chinese Society of Cardiology Board
- World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
- European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery