Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Millennium of Medical Wisdom · A Leading Modern TCM Hospital Committed to Preserving Tradition and Embracing Innovation

I. Hospital Profile

Founded in 1956, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine) is a Grade A tertiary TCM hospital directly administered by the Beijing Municipal Health Commission. Integrating medical services, teaching, research, and prevention, it serves as a National Clinical Research Base for Traditional Chinese Medicine, a National Center for Inheritance and Innovation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and a National Base for TCM Epidemic Prevention and Control. It is also the sole hospital in Beijing selected for the “National Regional Medical Center (TCM)” development project. The hospital operates across two campuses (main campus at 23 Houjie Street, Dongcheng District; Daxing campus in Huangcun Town, Daxing District), with over 2,600 open beds. It handles more than 12 million outpatient and emergency visits annually, serving patients from the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and over 30 provinces nationwide. The hospital also undertakes national-level missions, including international TCM exchange and public health emergency response (e.g., COVID-19 TCM treatment).

II. Technical Advantages

As a modern hospital with distinctive TCM characteristics, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine adheres to the principle of “preserving the essence while innovating.” It deeply integrates traditional Chinese medicine with modern medicine, establishing significant technical advantages in the following areas:

• Inheritance of TCM Specialized Techniques: Systematically preserving and innovating over 120 traditional TCM techniques (e.g., “He's Three-Pass Acupuncture Method,” “Imperial Orthopedic Manipulation,” “Feng's Spinal Pinching Therapy”), with 23 listed as national/municipal intangible cultural heritage. Annual non-pharmaceutical treatments (acupuncture, tuina massage, cupping, guasha) exceed 3 million visits.

• Integrated Chinese-Western Medicine Treatment for Complex Diseases: Established a “TCM-led, Western medicine-coordinated” diagnostic model in oncology (combined TCM-Western approaches against recurrence/metastasis), nephrology (integrated chronic renal failure treatment), cardiovascular/cerebrovascular diseases (TCM “preventive medicine” intervention for acute myocardial/cerebral infarction), and diabetes (TCM regulation of pancreatic function). Related protocols are incorporated into national industry guidelines.

• Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulations and New Drug Development: Operates the Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulation Center, independently developing 128 TCM formulations (e.g., “Dew-Removing Pills,” “Shengmai Decoction,” “Pediatric Cold Relief Syrup”), with 32 included in the medical insurance reimbursement list. Collaborates with universities on TCM active ingredient extraction and quality control research, securing 8 national clinical trial approvals for new drugs in the past five years.

• Smart Traditional Chinese Medicine Development: Established an “Online TCM Hospital” supporting integrated online diagnosis (AI-assisted tongue/facial pattern recognition), prescription processing, and herbal decoction delivery. Introduced TCM auxiliary diagnosis systems (e.g., AI-based classical formula pattern differentiation, intelligent acupuncture point recommendation) to enhance service standardization at primary healthcare levels.

III. Hospital's Leading Specialties

The hospital boasts multiple national and municipal key specialties, with several disciplines ranking among the top in China's traditional Chinese medicine field:

• National Key Clinical Specialty (TCM): Acupuncture Department (Nationally ranked #1 in acupuncture specialties, “He Family Acupuncture Three-Passage Method” Inheritance Center), Tuina Department (Imperial Bone-Setting Technique Inheritance Unit, National Demonstration Unit for Pediatric Tuina), TCM Nephrology Department (Promotion Base for TCM Intervention in Chronic Renal Failure).

• Key Specialties Designated by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine:

TCM Oncology (Integrated TCM-Western Medicine Treatment for Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer),

TCM Neurology (TCM Rehabilitation for Stroke Sequelae, Parkinson's Disease),

TCM Gynecology (TCM Regulation for Menstrual Disorders, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome),

TCM Dermatology (Herbal External Therapy for Eczema, Psoriasis).

• Beijing Municipal Key Specialties: Traditional Chinese Medicine Emergency Department (TCM treatment for sepsis), Traditional Chinese Medicine Pediatrics (TCM regulation for recurrent respiratory infections and pediatric anorexia), Traditional Chinese Medicine Orthopedics (manual reduction for lumbar disc herniation), Preventive Medicine Center (constitution identification and sub-health intervention).

IV. Hospital Department Structure

The hospital's departmental structure integrates traditional Chinese medicine characteristics with modern medical needs, covering comprehensive health management across the entire life cycle:

• Clinical Departments:

• TCM Specialty Departments: Acupuncture Department, Tuina Department, TCM Nephrology Department, TCM Oncology Department, TCM Neurology Department, TCM Gynecology Department, TCM Dermatology Department, TCM Pediatrics Department.

• General Departments: Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology & Immunology; General Surgery, Anorectal Surgery, Urology, Orthopedics & Traumatology; Gynecology, Obstetrics, Neonatology; Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine (ICU), Rehabilitation Medicine.

• Medical Technology Departments: Radiology (including CT, MRI), Ultrasound, Laboratory (ISO 15189 certified), Pathology, Functional Testing (ECG, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring), Surgical Anesthesiology, Traditional Chinese Medicine Preparation Center (including granule, decoction, and medicinal paste preparation).

• Specialized Centers: Preventive Medicine Center (constitution identification, medicinal diet guidance); Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Diagnostic & Treatment Center (one-stop acupuncture/tuina/cupping services); TCM Custom Formulation Processing Center (personalized paste/pill formulations); International Medical Center (dedicated TCM services zone).

V. Medical Equipment & Facilities

The hospital is equipped with advanced devices for integrated Chinese and Western medicine diagnostics and treatment, supporting both traditional Chinese techniques and modern precision medicine:

• Traditional Chinese Medicine Specialty Equipment: Intelligent acupuncture robot (precision acupoint localization), infrared thermal imaging system (meridian qi and blood assessment), AI tongue/facial imaging system (objective tongue/facial diagnosis), herbal fumigation bed (adjunctive therapy for rheumatism/dermatology), Moxibustion device (intelligent regulation of warm moxa/intermediate moxa).

• Modern Medical Equipment: 3.0T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), 256-slice spiral CT, PET-CT (early tumor screening), Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA, cardiovascular/cerebrovascular interventional therapy), Linear accelerator (tumor radiotherapy), Hemodialysis machine (uremia treatment in nephrology).

• Traditional Chinese Medicine Preparation Equipment: Supercritical CO₂ extraction system (extraction of active TCM components), fully automated granule dispensing machine (precise packaging of granules), and intelligent decoction system for medicinal paste (industrial production of traditional medicinal pastes).

VI. International Patient Services

As a National Base for Exporting Traditional Chinese Medicine Services, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine provides international patients with comprehensive services combining “TCM expertise with international standards”:

• Multilingual Support: Professional interpreters fluent in English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and Arabic are available. Medical staff in key departments (Acupuncture, Tuina, and International Medical Department) hold international TCM certifications (e.g., NCCAOM American Acupuncture License).

• Dedicated International Care Zone: Independent wards (single/double rooms) with internationally compliant bedding and bathroom facilities. Features TCM-inspired meals (medicinal congee, wellness teas) and religious accommodation services (halal meals, prayer rooms).

• Streamlined Access: Dedicated appointment platform for international patients (English website, International Medical Department hotline), direct billing support for overseas health insurance (MSH, Cigna, Allianz, etc.), simplified visa extension and payment settlement processes.

• Traditional Chinese Medicine Cultural Experience: Offers international patients a “TCM Day Experience” (including Baduanjin instruction, herbal medicine identification, moxibustion/cupping trial sessions), and distributes an English-language “Guide to TCM Consultations” (featuring TCM treatment recommendations for common ailments).

VII. International Patient Testimonials

• Emily (USA, chronic low back pain): “After two sessions with Dr. Li in the Acupuncture Department using the ‘He's Three-Passage Method,’ my back pain significantly eased! The nurse thoroughly explained each acupoint's function in English—this transparent communication built my trust.”

• Mr. Sato (Japan, insomnia): "Director Wang from the TCM Neurology Department prescribed modified Sour Jujube Seed Decoction combined with ear acupuncture. Within a week, my sleep quality dramatically improved. The pharmacy even prepared my decoction, with dosage and timing clearly labeled on the packaging—very thoughtful."

• Brazilian Patient Maria (Postpartum Lactation Deficiency): “Dr. Chen from the Tuina Department used ‘lactation-promoting techniques’ alongside a Chinese herbal lactation formula, significantly increasing my milk supply. The translator at the International Medical Department taught me to view test reports via a mobile app—extremely convenient.”

VIII. Hospital Contact Information

• Switchboard: 010-52176677 (Main Campus), 010-60281122 (Daxing Campus)

• International Medical Department: 010-52176999 (Appointments), 010-52176998 (Inquiries)

• WeChat Official Account: “Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Service Account” (Supports appointment booking, report inquiries, and herbal decoction progress tracking)

IX. Address and Transportation Routes

• Main Campus Address: No. 23, Houjie Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing (near the National Art Museum of China and Wangfujing commercial district).

• Daxing Campus Address: No. 9, Luqiu Road, Huangcun Town, Daxing District, Beijing (near Beijing Daxing People's Hospital).

Transportation Guide:

• Main Campus:

• Subway: Exit D from Dongsi Station (Line 5), walk approximately 1 km; Exit B from Nanluoguxiang Station (Line 6), walk approximately 1.2 km.

• Bus: “Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Station” (Routes 104, 108, Special Line 11); “South Kuangjie Road Intersection Station” (Routes 13, 42, 113).

• Driving: Underground parking available (Fee: ¥6/hour, daily cap ¥60).

• Daxing Campus:

• Subway: Exit at Exit A of Tiangongyuan Station on Line 4, then transfer to Bus Xing37 to Lique South Entrance Station.

• Bus: Daxing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Station (Bus Xing18, Xing36, Xing55); Lucheng West Entrance Station (Bus 937, 940).

• Driving: Ground-level parking available on campus (Fee: ¥5/hour, daily cap ¥50).

Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, guided by its mission to “Preserve millennia of TCM heritage and safeguard life and health,” continuously advances the modernization and internationalization of traditional Chinese medicine. We are committed to providing domestic and international patients with distinctive TCM services characterized by simplicity, convenience, effectiveness, and affordability, alongside modern medical support that is safe, efficient, and precise.

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