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Academic Degree: M.D., Ph.D.

  • Xiao Songhua

    Clinical Appointments

    • Academic Director of Spine Surgery, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Center, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital
    • Former Deputy Director & Director of Spine Surgery, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Center, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital
    • Former Vice President of the Orthopedics Hospital & Director of Spine Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital

    Memberships & Affiliations

    • Chairman, Spine Surgery Committee of Chinese Research Hospital Association
    • Council Member, Chinese Research Hospital Association
    • Vice Chairman, Spine Sports Injury Group, Sports Medicine Branch of Chinese Medical Association
    • Committee Member, Spine Group, Orthopedics Branch of Chinese Medical Association
    • Committee Member, Spine Tumor Group, Orthopedics Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association
    • Executive Committee Member & Secretary-General, Orthopedics Committee, Medical Science and Technology Committee of the Chinese PLA
    • Vice Chairman, Spine Surgery Branch, Orthopedics Committee, Medical Science and Technology Committee of the Chinese PLA
    • Council Member, Chinese Speaking Orthopaedic Society
    • Founding Member, Spine Non-Fusion Group, Bone, Joint and Rheumatism Committee of Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Editorial Board Member, Journal of Spine Surgery
    • Corresponding Editorial Board Member, Chinese Journal of Surgery
    • Lecturer, AOSpine China Faculty

    Education

    Dr. Xiao earned his medical degree from the Department of Military Medicine at the Second Military Medical University of the Chinese PLA. To further advance his specialized surgical expertise, he completed prestigious international clinical fellowships and advanced training programs at the International AOSpine Center in Las Vegas, USA, the International Trauma Center in Strasbourg, France, and the AO Foundation Headquarters in Davos, Switzerland.

    Clinical Experience

    Dr. Xiao began his distinguished clinical career in 1983 at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. Over the years, he progressively advanced through the clinical ranks from Resident and Attending Physician to Associate Chief Physician, ultimately being promoted to Chief Physician in 2004. Recognizing his exceptional leadership and surgical expertise, he was appointed Vice President of the Orthopedics Hospital and Director of Spine Surgery at the Chinese PLA General Hospital in 2006. In January 2015, Dr. Xiao transitioned to Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital to serve as the Director of Orthopedics. Since November 2023, he has continued his leadership as the Deputy Director of the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Center, while concurrently serving as the Director of Spine Surgery.

    Clinical Expertise

    Dr. Xiao possesses profound clinical and surgical expertise in the management of complex spinal disorders, consistently demonstrating a world-class standard of care. His surgical proficiency encompasses the comprehensive treatment of severe spinal deformities (including scoliosis and kyphosis), primary and metastatic spinal tumors, and upper cervical (atlantoaxial) fractures, dislocations, and developmental anomalies. Furthermore, he is highly experienced in addressing severe degenerative conditions such as cervical spondylosis and lumbar spinal stenosis, with specialized expertise in the advanced application of minimally invasive spine surgery.

    Research & Awards

    Dr. Xiao is a distinguished clinician-scientist who has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers in prominent domestic and international medical journals. As a leading researcher, he has served as the Principal Investigator for major national scientific initiatives, including the National Key Technology R&D Program, where he oversaw significant projects such as the “Functional Reconstruction Technology for Central Nervous System Injury Following Combat Trauma” and the development of “Active Nanocomposite Biomaterial Products.” His pioneering academic contributions have been widely recognized with highly prestigious accolades.

    Notably, he was awarded the First Prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award in 2005 for his comprehensive research on the treatment of post-traumatic avascular necrosis of the femoral head. In 2009, he received the First Prize of the Military Science and Technology Progress Award for his innovative work in developing a series of bone repair materials for combat trauma. Furthermore, his extensive clinical research in minimally invasive spine surgery—addressing conditions such as spinal tuberculosis, disc herniation, and intervertebral space infections—earned him the Science and Technology Achievement Award (Second Prize) from the Chinese PLA General Hospital in 2006.

  • Pan Yongwei

    Clinical Appointments

    • Deputy Director & Director of Orthopedic Trauma, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Center, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital

    Memberships & Affiliations

    • Vice Chairman, Youth Committee, Hand Surgery Branch of the Chinese Medical Association
    • Committee Member, Replantation and Reconstruction Group, Microsurgery Branch of the Chinese Medical Association
    • Committee Member, Wound Repair Branch of the Beijing Medical Association

    Education

    Dr. Pan earned his Bachelor of Medicine degree from Beijing Medical University in 1993, followed by a Master’s degree in Orthopedics from the Beijing Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics in 1998. He subsequently advanced his academic foundation by obtaining a Ph.D. in Orthopedics from the Peking University Health Science Center in 2004. To further expand his international clinical perspective, Dr. Pan was awarded a prestigious fellowship by the China Scholarship Council. From 2008 to 2009, he completed a one-year advanced clinical training program in the United Kingdom, studying at the renowned Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre at the University of Oxford and Epsom General Hospital.

    Clinical Experience

    Dr. Pan began his distinguished clinical career at Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, where he dedicated 18 years to the Department of Orthopedics. During this extensive tenure, he progressively advanced through the clinical ranks from Resident and Attending Physician to Associate Chief Physician, acquiring comprehensive surgical training and accumulating profound clinical experience in both orthopedic trauma and hand surgery. In 2011, Dr. Pan transitioned to Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital to assume the critical leadership roles of Deputy Director of Orthopedics and Director of Orthopedic Trauma. Shortly thereafter, in 2012, he was promoted to the esteemed rank of Chief Physician, a testament to his exceptional surgical mastery and sustained clinical excellence.

    Clinical Expertise

    Dr. Pan possesses extensive surgical expertise in the comprehensive management of complex limb and pelvic-acetabular injuries. He specializes in the treatment of osteoporotic fractures and complex extremity trauma, with a particular focus on advanced limb salvage procedures for severe injuries involving neurovascular compromise or massive soft tissue defects. In the specialized field of hand surgery, his proficiency encompasses the correction of congenital hand anomalies, the acute management of severe hand trauma, and complex late-stage functional reconstruction. Furthermore, Dr. Pan demonstrates exceptional mastery in the treatment of peripheral nerve disorders. His surgical repertoire includes intricate brachial plexus and peripheral nerve repairs, the management of spontaneous nerve palsies and entrapment neuropathies, and advanced functional restoration following devastating nerve injuries.

  • Shi Jinglei

    Shi Jinglei

    Clinical Appointments

    • Senior Specialist, Beijing Medera Medical Group
    • Attending Physician, Medera Orthopedic Center at Beijing Royal Integrative Medicine Hospital, Beijing Medera Medical Group
    • Former Attending Physician, Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital

    Clinical Experience

    Dr. Shi earned his Ph.D. in orthopedics from the Chinese PLA General Hospital. He commenced his clinical practice in 2011 at the Sixth Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital (formerly the Navy General Hospital), where he developed extensive experience in orthopedic surgery. During his tenure, he maintained a high-volume clinical practice, evaluating approximately 800 patients annually in the outpatient clinic and performing around 120 surgical procedures per year.

    In October 2021, Dr. Shi joined the Beijing Medera Medical Group, assuming the role of Attending Physician at the Medera Orthopedic Center located within the Beijing Royal Integrative Medicine Hospital.

    Clinical Expertise

    Dr. Shi specializes in the comprehensive diagnosis and management of diverse orthopedic conditions. He demonstrates advanced surgical proficiency across a broad spectrum of procedures, with a specialized focus on the internal fixation of appendicular and spinal fractures, joint arthroplasty, sports medicine interventions, and corrective osteotomy.

    Research & Awards

    Dr. Shi has made significant scholarly contributions to the field of orthopedics. He has served as the lead translator and co-translator for the Chinese editions of several authoritative orthopedic monographs, notably Noyes’ Knee Disorders, Campbell’s Operative Orthopaedics, and Essentials of Revision Hip Arthroplasty. Furthermore, his academic portfolio includes the publication of nearly 10 peer-reviewed articles in both domestic and international medical journals.

  • Liu Shubin

    Clinical Appointments

    • Senior Specialist, Beijing Medera Medical Group
    • Director, Medera Orthopedic Center at Beijing Wangfu Hospital
    • Former Director, Department of Orthopedics, South Campus of the Fifth Medical Center,

    Clinical Expertise

    Prof. Liu possesses comprehensive clinical expertise spanning complex joint reconstruction, orthopedic oncology, and advanced spine surgery. In the realm of joint and trauma management, he is highly proficient in internal fixation for fractures, total hip and knee arthroplasty (including both surface and hinged implants), shoulder arthroplasty, and corrective surgery for pediatric congenital hip dislocation. His orthopedic oncology practice encompasses the resection of massive extremity joint tumors, biological reconstruction (tumor devitalization and replantation), and complex endoprosthetic joint replacement.

    Furthermore, he has extensive experience utilizing various spinal corrective internal fixation systems. His surgical repertoire in spine disorders includes targeted discectomy for Lumbar Disc Herniation (LDH), Scoliosis Correction Surgery, spinal canal decompression, and the comprehensive surgical management of Cervical Spondylosis utilizing both anterior and posterior approaches.

    Research & Awards

    Prof. Liu is a dedicated researcher in the field of orthopedic oncology, with a primary focus on the surgical management and reconstruction of spinal metastases. He is widely recognized for his academic contributions, particularly his pioneering work in advocating and implementing preoperative low-dose radiotherapy for metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC).

    As a principal investigator, he leads multiple government-funded clinical research initiatives, notably a prospective controlled study investigating posterior decompression and internal fixation combined with 3D-printed guide-assisted 125I seed implantation for the treatment of spinal MSCC. Furthermore, he serves as the editor-in-chief for two professional medical monographs, including Bone Metastasis and Spinal Metastases: New Concepts and Strategies.

    A prolific scholar and innovator, Prof. Liu has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles as the first or corresponding author in prestigious international journals, including International Orthopaedics, European Spine Journal, and Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. His commitment to clinical advancement is also evidenced by four national patents, which include the development of a specialized targeted guiding puncture device for thoracolumbar vertebroplasty via a unilateral pedicle approach.

  • Cai Xu

    Cai Xu

    As a nationally recognized leader in orthopedic surgery, Professor Cai Xu serves as the Chief Specialist at the Beijing Medera Orthopedic Doctor Group and the Director of the Joint Center at Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital. He is also the Founding Chairman of the Orthopedic Committee of the China Medical Education Association (COAME). Prior to his current leadership roles, Prof. Cai built a distinguished academic and clinical career as a Professor, Chief Physician, and Doctoral Supervisor at the prestigious Chinese PLA General Hospital (301 Hospital).

    With over 30 years of clinical excellence, Prof. Cai specializes in the comprehensive management of joint disorders and sports injuries. His core surgical expertise encompasses Corrective Osteotomy, Total and Revision Joint Arthroplasty, and Minimally Invasive Arthroscopic Surgery.

    Clinical Appointments

    • Chief Specialist, Beijing Medera Orthopedic Doctor Group
    • Director of the Joint Center & Chief Physician, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital
    • Former Professor & Chief Physician of Joint Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital (301 Hospital)

    Memberships & Affiliations

    • Founding & Honorary Chairman, Orthopedic Committee of the China Medical Education Association (COAME)
    • Vice Chairman, Osteoarthropathy Committee of Beijing Translational Medicine Society
    • Executive Committee Member, Orthopaedic Committee of China Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics
    • Executive Committee Member, Digital Health Committee of China Medicine Education Association
    • Executive Committee Member, Joint Surgery Committee of Chinese Research Hospital Association
    • Executive Committee Member, Chinese Knee Surgery Society (CKS)
    • Committee Member, Joint Surgery Committee of Chinese Association of Orthopedic Surgeon (CAOS)
    • Committee Member, Infection Group of Orthopedic Committee of Beijing Medical Association
    • Committee Member, Shoulder and Elbow Joint Surgery Committee of Beijing Medical Association
    • Committee Member, Joint Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Committee of Chinese Rehabilitation Medical Association
    • Vice President, Orthopedic Branch of Bethune Spirit Research Association
    • Adjunct Professor & Honorary Director of the Institute of Orthopedics, Henan Polytechnic University
    • Editorial Board Member, Journal of Practical Orthopaedics
    • Editorial Board Member, Chinese Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

    Education

    • Ph.D. in Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital (301 Hospital), 1994 – 1997
    • M.M. (Master of Medicine) in Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital (301 Hospital), 1992 – 1994
    • M.D. (Bachelor of Medicine), First Military Medical University, 1984 – 1989

    Global Fellowships & Advanced Clinical Training To further advance his expertise in joint arthroplasty and minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, Prof. Cai has completed prestigious international fellowships and advanced surgical training at world-renowned medical centers, including:

    • Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), New York, USA
    • ENDO-Klinik, Hamburg, Germany
    • Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
    • Tampa General Hospital, Florida, USA
    • Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
    • Additional specialized clinical training across premier institutions in France (Clinique du Cèdre, Rouen; Cabinet Goethe, Paris) and Germany (Diakonie Hospital Bad Kreuznach).

    Clinical Experience

    Since 2002, Prof. Cai has focused his clinical practice and research on Joint Conditions & Sports Medicine, specializing in Total and Revision Joint Arthroplasty and Minimally Invasive Arthroscopic Surgery.

    During his tenure at the Chinese PLA General Hospital (301 Hospital), he conducted approximately 60 outpatient clinic sessions annually, evaluating around 2,000 patients per year. He performed over 600 procedures annually as the primary surgeon, with joint replacements accounting for approximately two-thirds of his surgical volume.

    In 2016, Prof. Cai joined Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital to direct the Joint Center. Under his leadership, the center’s annual volume of joint replacement surgeries increased from approximately 10 cases to over 400 cases.

    Clinical Expertise

    Prof. Cai specializes in the surgical management of complex joint disorders and sports injuries. His clinical practice covers a comprehensive range of advanced orthopedic procedures, including primary Total Hip Arthroplasty and Total Knee Arthroplasty for severe deformities. He is highly experienced in managing complicated cases requiring Revision Hip Arthroplasty and Revision Knee Arthroplasty. Furthermore, he performs Corrective Osteotomy (rotational osteotomy) for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH), and utilizes autologous and allograft techniques for complex Bone Defect Repair & Reconstruction. Notably, he holds a national patent for a proprietary hollow femoral stem prosthesis used in joint replacements.

    In the field of sports medicine, Prof. Cai routinely performs Minimally Invasive Arthroscopic Surgery. His technical proficiencies include remnant-preserving reconstruction for ACL / PCL Injury, multi-Ligament Repair & Reconstruction using allograft tendons, and the arthroscopic management of patellar maltracking and Recurrent Patellar Dislocation. He also performs arthroscopic arthrolysis for knee stiffness, internal fixation for intra-articular fractures, and cartilage transplantation for cartilage damage.

    Additionally, since 2018, he has served as the Principal Investigator (PI) for the orthopedic division of the National Drug Clinical Trial Facility at Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, overseeing multiple clinical trials for novel medications.

    Research & Awards

    Prof. Cai has conducted extensive clinical and basic research focusing on joint disorders and artificial joint implants. In 1999, he was awarded a grant from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) to investigate the underlying causes of artificial joint loosening, and subsequently secured a second NSFC grant in 2005 for further foundational R&D on his proprietary, nationally patented artificial hip prosthesis. Over the course of his career, he has led four major research projects, including grants from the NSFC and National Key R&D Programs from the Ministry of Science and Technology.

    His scholarly output includes over 96 peer-reviewed publications—with more than 40 articles published in SCI-indexed journals—alongside six edited or translated medical monographs and textbooks. His academic and clinical contributions have been recognized with three national and military science and technology progress awards. To date, he has successfully mentored 15 master’s and doctoral graduates, and has provided advanced clinical training to over 520 visiting surgeons nationwide.