Meidong Xu

Meidong Xu is the Chief Gastroenterology Physician at Shanghai East International Medical Center and also serves as Principal Physician Team Leader and Chief Expert of the Gallstone Center. He is described as one of the pioneers promoting rapid development of gastrointestinal disease treatment technologies in China and worldwide. His clinical focus includes biliary surgery, and he has over 20 years of dedicated experience in biliary surgery. Xu’s expertise is highlighted for complex and difficult gallbladder surgeries, as well as single-port and needle-port gallbladder surgeries. For patients traveling internationally, this matters because gallbladder surgery planning often depends on choosing the right access strategy for the specific anatomy and disease complexity. His training includes PhD and MD degrees in surgery from Fudan University. He also worked as a visiting scholar at Chinese University of Hong Kong – Prince of Wales Hospital, Emory University Hospital, and BIDMC (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center) affiliated to Harvard Medical School. At the clinic, his gastroenterology and biliary surgery profile supports coordinated evaluation and surgical treatment pathways for gallstone disease. His committee-linked professional involvement includes endoscopic minimally invasive gallstone disease groups and minimally invasive surgery committees.

Education

• PhD in Surgery — Fudan University.
• MD in Surgery — Fudan University.

Work experience

• Chief Gastroenterology Physician — Shanghai East International Medical Center.
• Principal Physician Team Leader and Chief Expert of the Gallstone Center — Shanghai East International Medical Center.
• Senior visiting scholar to Germany — (as stated on SEIMC’s gallstone surgery page).
• Visiting scholar — Chinese University of Hong Kong – Prince of Wales Hospital; Emory University Hospital; BIDMC affiliated to Harvard Medical School.

Clinical focus and techniques

As a specialist at Shanghai East International Medical Center, Meidong Xu focuses on biliary surgery for gallstone disease using ultra-minimally invasive approaches.

• Ultra-minimally invasive techniques.
• Single-port gallbladder surgery.
• Needle-port gallbladder surgery.
• Cholecystectomy and gallbladder resection.
• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography).

Professional societies and certifications

• Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Alliance for Gallstone Disease (World Endoscopic Physicians Association).
• Minimally Invasive Surgery Committee (Standing Director) — Chinese Research-oriented Physicians Association.
• Gallbladder Preservation Committee (Committee Member) — Endoscopy Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association.
• Gallstone Disease Professional Committee (Committee Member) — Chinese Non-governmental Medical Institutions Association.
• Surgery Professional Committee (Committee Member) — Shanghai Association of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine.

Academic output

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Courses and advanced training

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Awards and recognition

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Language details are not listed in the provided evidence. Meidong Xu practices at Shanghai East International Medical Center and supports international patients with gallstone disease management that can include ERCP and ultra-minimally invasive gallbladder surgery. His visiting scholar background supports familiarity with international gastrointestinal technology development trends.