Dr. Runlin Gao, MD, FACC

Runlin Gao, MD, FACC, works as an interventional cardiologist at Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College in Beijing, China, with a career centred on interventional cardiology and coronary heart disease. He is appointed as Professor of Cardiology and former head of the Cardiovascular Disease Institute.

His principal interests are percutaneous coronary intervention and angioplasty; coronary stenting and drug eluting stents; and acute myocardial infarction.

Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose and treat conditions of the heart and blood vessels. After a medical degree they complete general medical training, then several further years in cardiology and often a subspecialty fellowship. Dr. Runlin Gao works in interventional cardiology and coronary heart disease, which means that referrals tend to involve this area specifically.

Essential Details For Dr. Runlin Gao

Full Name And Credentials: Runlin Gao, MD, FACC
Profession: Interventional cardiologist
Field Of Focus: Interventional cardiology and coronary heart disease
Current Position: Professor of Cardiology and former head of the Cardiovascular Disease Institute
Institution: Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
Location: Beijing, China
Sees Patients: Yes, in a clinical setting

Academic And Clinical Credentials Of Dr. Runlin Gao

The qualifications below are drawn from the institutional, professional body and publisher sources listed at the end of this profile.

Medical Degree: MD
Specialty Training: Cardiology, with subspecialty practice in interventional cardiology from 1981

Clinical And Scientific Interests Of Dr. Runlin Gao

Published professional sources describe the work of Dr. Runlin Gao as centred on:

Percutaneous coronary intervention and angioplasty
Coronary stenting and drug eluting stents
Acute myocardial infarction
Valvular heart disease
Hypertension

Dr. Runlin Gao Academic And Hospital Appointments

Professor of Cardiology at Fuwai Hospital, part of the National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases
Former head of the Cardiovascular Disease Institute of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and of Fuwai Hospital
A pioneer of interventional cardiology in China, performing coronary intervention there as early as 1981
The first in China to perform emergency percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty for acute myocardial infarction
The first to report the use of coronary stenting and of drug eluting stents in China
Vice Chairman of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association and standing director of the Chinese Medical Association
Chief Editor of the Chinese Medical Journal

Professional Recognition Of Dr. Runlin Gao

Recognised as one of the founding figures of interventional cardiology in China
His programme at Fuwai Hospital helped build the largest cardiovascular centre in China
Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
A central contributor to Chinese national registries and practice standards in coronary intervention

Base And Affiliation Details For Dr. Runlin Gao

Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College

Beijing, China. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its own departments and services. Confirm the current address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.

The Role Of Coronary Intervention In Cardiology Today

Coronary intervention in Asia has grown from a handful of procedures in the 1980s to hundreds of thousands a year, and the centres that led that growth now sit among the busiest in the world. Volume matters in this field: operators and teams that treat more patients tend to achieve better results in complex cases. These centres also run their own trials, because treatment effects and drug doses established in Western populations do not always transfer directly to patients of different body size, genetics and background risk.

Experts With Knowledge Comparable To Dr. Runlin Gao

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Dr. Seung-Jung Park, left main coronary intervention at Asan Medical Center and the University of Ulsan College of Medicine
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Dr. Upendra Kaul, interventional cardiology and clinical research at Batra Hospital and Medical Research Centre
Dr. Yong Huo, coronary intervention and hypertension at Peking University First Hospital

Browse the full cardiologist directory for more heart specialists.

Making An Enquiry About Seeing Dr. Runlin Gao

Dr. Runlin Gao has been engaged in clinical practice and research in cardiology for close to fifty years at Fuwai Hospital. Access is usually arranged through the institution, a referring doctor or its own clinic rather than through this directory. Insurance participation, fees and waiting times vary by institution and by plan, and they change over time, so check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling. Use the enquiry button on this page to ask about availability.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Runlin Gao

What did Dr. Runlin Gao study?

MD. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Runlin Gao?

Runlin Gao, MD, FACC. Full credentials are listed above.

What position does Dr. Runlin Gao hold?

Dr. Runlin Gao is Professor of Cardiology and former head of the Cardiovascular Disease Institute, based at Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College.

What is Coronary Intervention?

Coronary Intervention is the area of cardiology concerned with interventional cardiology and coronary heart disease. Cardiologists working in it, including Dr. Runlin Gao, diagnose and treat these conditions and carry out the research that sets the standard of care for them.

Has Dr. Runlin Gao received professional recognition?

Yes. Recognised as one of the founding figures of interventional cardiology in China. Further awards and distinctions are listed above.

Does Dr. Runlin Gao hold leadership roles in the field?

Yes. Professor of Cardiology at Fuwai Hospital, part of the National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases. A fuller list of appointments appears above.

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Compilation And Review Notes For Dr. Runlin Gao

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including university faculty pages, professional register and society records, journal author statements and publisher biographies. Qualifications, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

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Health Information Disclaimer For The Dr. Runlin Gao Profile

Information only, not medical advice. Location, services, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College. Severe or sudden chest pain is a medical emergency.

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