Wan Daqian

Dr. Wan Daqian, MD, PhD — Associate Chief Physician, Department of Orthopedics (Joint Surgery), Shanghai Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine

Dr. Wan Daqian is an Associate Chief Physician and Master's Supervisor in the Department of Orthopedics (Joint Surgery) at Shanghai Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine. A distinguished orthopedist specializing in joint surgery and sports medicine, he has established himself as one of the most promising mid-career leaders in Chinese orthopedic academia.

Mentorship, Training & Academic Background

Dr. Wan completed his medical education with distinction, earning his MD and PhD before undertaking postdoctoral research at Tongji University. He was mentored by Academician Dai Kerong, the founding father of Chinese joint surgery and one of the most revered figures in Chinese orthopedics. Further broadening his scientific horizons, he served as a visiting scholar in biomedical engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, where he focused on the mechanisms of stem cell therapy for bone defects and osteoporosis, as well as non-invasive detection methods in stem cell therapy. He is also a designated "Shanghai Super Postdoctoral" awardee and a researcher at the Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord Injury (Ministry of Education).

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Wan's clinical practice centers on joint diseases and sports trauma. He is highly skilled in the diagnosis and treatment—both conservative and surgical—of frozen shoulder, hip and knee joint pain, meniscus injuries, cruciate ligament injuries, and shoulder/knee joint effusion. He routinely performs arthroscopic surgeries of the shoulder and knee, as well as total hip and knee arthroplasty. He was among the first in Shanghai and the broader medical community to apply stem cell technology in the treatment of osteoarticular diseases with bone defects, bringing cutting-edge regenerative medicine directly to the operating room. His surgical volume ranks among the highest in the region, and his patients span a wide spectrum—from young athletes with ligament tears to elderly patients requiring complex joint replacements.

Research Leadership & Scholarly Output

Dr. Wan has led one General Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, along with the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation General Project, the Shanghai Super Postdoctoral Program, a key R&D program of the Heilongjiang Provincial Health Commission, and the Bai Qiu'en–CSPC Osteoporosis Research Fund, among a total of 7 research grants. His work has resulted in over 20 SCI-indexed papers​ (with some sources citing 30+ SCI papers out of 40+ total journal articles, including 8 first-quartile publications with a cumulative impact factor exceeding 100 and a single-paper highest IF of 12.153). He has served as guest editor for multiple international journals and co-authored one monograph.

Academic Appointments & Awards

Dr. Wan holds several notable academic positions, including Youth Committee Member of the Digital Medicine Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, Youth Committee Member of the Digital Medicine Branch of the Shanghai Medical Association, Member of the Expert Review Panel for the "Yangfan Program" of the Shanghai Science and Technology Commission, Secretary-General of the Biomedical Engineering Branch of the Bionics Society of Heilongjiang Province, Committee Member of the Orthopedics Branch of the China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatics, and Member of the Putuo District Health Science Popularization Expert Database of Shanghai. He has received the Third Prize of Heilongjiang Provincial Medical and Health New Technology Award​ and the First Prize of Harbin Medical and Health New Technology Application Award, and was the first completer of two provincial-level new technology awards in orthopedics.

Teaching & Mentorship

As a Master's Supervisor, Dr. Wan has trained 5 graduate students and supervised 1 doctoral student, while mentoring 3 visiting physicians and 6 resident physicians annually. He is deeply involved in the teaching of the "Bone and Joint Sports Disorders Module" curriculum, which has been recognized as a Shanghai Key Construction Course and a First-Class Undergraduate Course.

Patient Care Philosophy

Dr. Wan sees patients at the Expert Outpatient Clinic on Monday and Thursday mornings. Known for his patient-centered approach, he combines the precision of minimally invasive arthroscopy, the reliability of joint replacement, and the innovation of stem cell therapy to deliver comprehensive, individualized care. Whether treating a frozen shoulder through conservative management or performing a complex total knee replacement, he upholds the rigorous academic spirit instilled by his mentor, Academician Dai Kerong, while continuously pushing the boundaries of what modern orthopedic medicine can achieve.