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Dr. Fan Jiangao

范建高

Hospital

Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai

Experience

30+ years in hepatology and gastroenterology

Languages

English, Mandarin

About

Director of Department of Gastroenterology; Chief Physician; Professor; Doctoral Supervisor

Specialties
Fatty liver disease screeningmetabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) preventionnon-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) diagnosisliver fibrosis assessmentmetabolic syndrome and liver health
Background

One of China's foremost authorities on fatty liver disease; led the development of Chinese diagnostic and treatment guidelines for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD); coined and advocated for the MAFLD terminology adopted internationally; published over 300 peer-reviewed papers including in high-impact journals such as Journal of Hepatology, Hepatology, and The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology; served as president of the Asia-Pacific Working Party on NAFLD; established one of China's largest fatty liver disease registries and prospective cohort studies

For International Patients

Dr. Fan is particularly recommended for patients concerned about fatty liver disease, abnormal liver function tests, or metabolic syndrome affecting the liver. He offers comprehensive liver health assessments including FibroScan (transient elastography), advanced liver function panels, and metabolic profiling. Given the rising prevalence of fatty liver disease worldwide, his expertise is especially valuable for expatriates and medical tourists with sedentary lifestyles, obesity, or diabetes who want proactive liver health screening.

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