Dr. Liu Zhihong
刘志红
Professor; Chief Physician; Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering; Director of the National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases; Doctoral Supervisor
Where they practice, who they consult.
- Jinling Hospital / Eastern Theater General Hospital (东部战区总医院, formerly Nanjing General Hospital of the Nanjing Military Region) — National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases, Nanjing
- 35+ years in nephrology
- Mandarin, English
What they personally lead.
Training and recognition
Elected Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering for transformative contributions to renal pathology and glomerulonephritis research; established the National Clinical Research Center for Kidney Diseases at Jinling Hospital — one of China's most influential nephrology research platforms; her renal pathology laboratory has analyzed over 100,000 kidney biopsy specimens, making it one of the largest registries in the world; advanced the pathological classification of lupus nephritis and membranous nephropathy; published extensively in top journals including The Lancet, NEJM, and Kidney International; led national multicenter trials on immunosuppressive therapy for glomerular diseases
What to expect
Jinling Hospital's nephrology department, under Dr. Liu's leadership, is widely considered China's top kidney disease center and attracts referral cases from across the country. International patients seeking expert renal biopsy interpretation or second opinions on complex glomerulonephritis should prioritize this center. Nanjing is well-connected by high-speed rail to Shanghai (1.5 hours) and Beijing (3.5 hours). The hospital's international services team can coordinate pathology slide review if you send materials in advance.
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