Where they practice, who they consult.
- Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai
- 25+ years in thoracic surgery
- English, Mandarin
What they personally lead.
Training and recognition
Received the Evarts A. Graham Traveling Fellowship from the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (the field's most prestigious international fellowship); appointed Director of Esophageal Surgery in 2015 and built China's largest referral center for complex esophageal diseases; pioneered robotic esophageal surgery techniques in China; national expert in multidisciplinary treatment of esophageal cancer
What to expect
Dr. Li leads China's foremost esophageal surgery program. Patients with esophageal cancer or complex benign esophageal conditions (strictures, perforations, failed previous surgeries) are frequently referred to his team from across the country. The department's robotic surgery capabilities offer minimally invasive options with faster recovery.
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