AI Revolutionizing Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment in Shanghai's Leading Hospitals
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing clinical diagnosis and treatment at top Shanghai hospitals, shifting from experience-driven means to data-driven practices. This technological shift is enriching and streamlining healthcare services and resolving issues like overworked medical professionals and resource shortages.
Digital Twin Doctors and AI Avatars
According to Yicai Global, Zhongshan Hospital, has created "digital twin doctors" which are becoming integral members of the medical team. The digital doctors are AI avatars, modeled after real physicians to assist in various tasks such as medical consultations, patient education, and professional training. For instance, Doctor Xiao Ge represents Ge Junbo, the director of the cardiology department, while Doctor Xiao Bai represents Bai Chunxue from the respiratory medicine department. These AI entities analyze patient data, simulate disease progression, and predict treatment outcomes etc.
AI in Kidney Transplantation
An AI platform that incorporates in-depth case studies and scientific research is being developed by the kidney transplantation department at Zhongshan Hospital. By acting as the department's "super brain," this platform seeks to improve patient outcomes and decision-making procedures. Yizhi, the hospital's organ transplant AI program, also works anytime, anywhere and assists surgeons.
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Remote Robotic Surgeries
Remote surgeries are becoming a reality due toAI powered robotic surgical systems, expanding access to expert care. Zhongshan Hospital employed robot-assisted technology to successfully treat a patient 5,200 kilometers distant in May 2024. Similarly, on April 22, 2025, experts from Shanghai Ruijin Hospital employed the in-house Rui Surgery platform to conduct high- difficulty operations on five patients from different provinces.
Shanghai's Vision for Healthcare Driven by AI
By 2027, Shanghai aims to be a world leader in medical AI. To promote the application of AI in clinical medicine and traditional Chinese medicine, the city plans to develop frontier research, build computing power clusters, and enhance biodata platforms. These projects prove Shanghai's commitment to integrating AI into healthcare systems to improve patient care, diagnosis, and treatment.
