Chengdu Xindu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Chengdu Xindu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine is the only public Grade B Level 3 TCM hospital in Xindu District, integrating medical treatment, teaching, scientific research, prevention, healthcare, and rehabilitation. It also serves as a teaching hospital for Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a training base for TCM-category assistant general practitioners in Sichuan Province. Rooted in the rich soil of TCM culture and integrating modern medical technology, the hospital has evolved over decades into a modern TCM medical center distinguished by its distinctive TCM characteristics and outstanding comprehensive service capabilities within the region.

I. Hospital Profile

Established in 1956 as the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department of Xinfan County People's Hospital, Chengdu Xindu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine gained independent status in 1983 and was upgraded to a Grade B Level III TCM hospital in 2013. The hospital is located at No. 120 Xiangzhang Road, Xindu Town, Xindu District, Chengdu, covering an area of approximately 40 mu (about 6.6 acres). It offers over 800 beds, handles more than 600,000 outpatient and emergency visits annually, and discharges over 30,000 patients each year. Guided by the development philosophy of “Inheritance and Innovation, Equal Emphasis on Chinese and Western Medicine,” the hospital adheres to the strategy of “Establishing the Hospital on Traditional Chinese Medicine, Strengthening It with Distinctive Features, and Revitalizing It with Talent.” It is committed to providing the public with comprehensive, high-quality TCM health services throughout the entire life cycle.

II. Technical Advantages: Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine, Innovating Diagnostic and Treatment Models

Centered on “highlighting TCM characteristics while strengthening Western medical support,” the hospital has established an integrated TCM-Western medicine diagnostic and treatment system. On one hand, it deeply explores classical formulas, verified prescriptions, and traditional therapies—such as acupuncture, massage, moxibustion, acupoint plaster application, and external herbal applications—achieving remarkable efficacy in chronic disease management, sub-health regulation, and postoperative rehabilitation. On the other hand, it actively incorporates modern medical technologies, performing minimally invasive surgeries like laparoscopy, arthroscopy, and hysteroscopy, alongside cutting-edge techniques such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular interventions and comprehensive cancer treatments. This approach fosters a technical advantage characterized by “proficiency in both TCM and Western medicine, with synergistic collaboration between the two.”

The hospital also features integrated Chinese-Western critical care and emergency medicine departments, seamlessly integrating traditional Chinese medicine's “preventive healthcare” philosophy with modern emergency response. This approach has established distinctive capabilities in acute myocardial infarction, stroke, and trauma care, saving numerous critically ill patients.

III. Leading Specialties: A Gathering of Renowned Departments Highlighting TCM Strength

The hospital boasts multiple provincial and municipal key specialties, including:

• Acupuncture and Tuina Department: A provincial key specialty in TCM, renowned for treating post-stroke sequelae with the “Awakening the Brain and Opening the Orifices Acupuncture Technique” and addressing neck, shoulder, waist, and leg pain with the “Small Needle Knife” method. Combined with modern rehabilitation techniques, it has earned an outstanding reputation in the rehabilitation of nerve damage and motor function disorders.

• Orthopedics Department: A municipal-level key TCM specialty, it centers on traditional therapies including manual reduction, topical herbal applications, and functional exercises. The department performs surgeries such as artificial joint replacement and spinal internal fixation, with particular expertise in treating osteoporotic fractures in the elderly and degenerative joint diseases.

• Preventive Medicine Center: Integrates constitutional diagnosis, meridian detection, and herbal paste therapy to develop personalized wellness plans for sub-healthy populations and chronic disease risk groups, serving as the regional hub for TCM preventive healthcare.

• Anorectal Department: A municipal-level key TCM specialty, it combines traditional methods like herbal fumigation and thread therapy with minimally invasive techniques such as PPH and TST to treat hemorrhoids and anal fistulas with minimal discomfort and low recurrence rates.

IV. Departmental Setup and Medical Equipment: Comprehensive Coverage with Advanced Facilities

The hospital features a comprehensive array of departments, including over 40 clinical and medical technology units such as Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, etc.), Surgery (General Surgery, Urology, Neurosurgery), Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Orthopedics and Traumatology, Acupuncture and Massage, Preventive Medicine Center, Radiology, and Laboratory Medicine.

Medical equipment includes modern diagnostic and therapeutic devices such as 1.5T MRI, 64-slice spiral CT, digital gastrointestinal imaging systems, 4D color Doppler ultrasound, fully automated biochemical analyzers, laparoscopic systems, hysteroscopic systems, and hemodialysis machines. Concurrently, it preserves distinctive TCM departments such as the Traditional Chinese Medicine Preparation Room, Acupuncture and Tuina Therapy Room, and Moxibustion Clinic. These are equipped with an intelligent Chinese medicine pharmacy, three-dimensional traction beds, Chinese herbal steam therapy chambers, and electronic moxibustion devices, achieving an organic integration of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology.

V. Hospital Nature and Grade

• Nature: Public non-profit Traditional Chinese Medicine hospital, affiliated with the Chengdu Xindu District Health Bureau.

• Grade: Grade B Level III Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital (designated in 2013; currently actively pursuing designation as a Grade A Level III Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital).

VI. International Patient Services: Culturally Inclusive, Convenient Healthcare

As the internationalization of traditional Chinese medicine accelerates, the hospital has progressively enhanced its international patient service system:

• Multilingual Support: Provides English, Japanese, and other commonly used languages for triage, medical record translation, and consultation services. Some specialists can communicate in basic foreign languages.

• Optimized International Procedures: Established dedicated reception windows for international patients to assist with medical insurance registration, cost settlement, medical record copying, and other formalities; Launched an English-language hospital website and appointment platform.

• Cultural Adaptation Services: Patient rooms feature internationally compliant facilities, with personalized meal options including halal and vegetarian choices. Detailed explanations precede TCM specialty treatments to respect cultural preferences.

Currently, the hospital treats international patients from Southeast Asia, Europe, and other regions, primarily in acupuncture rehabilitation and TCM gynecological care, achieving over 95% patient satisfaction.

VII. China and Global Healthcare Rankings

Domestically, the hospital has consistently ranked among the top 200 in the “China Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Competitiveness Ranking (Municipal/County Level)” for multiple years and is among the top ten TCM hospitals in Sichuan Province. Regionally, it serves as the Xindu District TCM Medical Quality Control Center and TCM Appropriate Technology Promotion Base, serving over 5 million residents across the Chengdu Plain Economic Zone.

Internationally, while not yet featured in major global healthcare rankings, its traditional therapies like acupuncture and tuina massage—recognized for their proven efficacy and minimal side effects—have earned the hospital designation as a “Demonstration Unit for Overseas Promotion of Traditional Chinese Medicine” by the WHO Collaborating Center for Traditional Medicine. Related techniques have been disseminated to Belt and Road countries through medical aid programs and international academic exchanges.

VIII. International Patient Testimonials

“The doctors here patiently explain each step of treatment. Moxibustion and massage significantly relieved my years-long back pain.” — CHEN WEI, patient from Malaysia (2022 visit)

“Combining Chinese herbal medicine with modern diagnostics greatly improved my endocrine imbalance. The hospital is clean, and the staff are very friendly.” — — Patient EMMA from the United States (2023 visit)

International patients consistently commend the hospital for its “distinctive TCM characteristics and meticulous service,” particularly praising its chronic disease management and rehabilitation therapies.

IX. Contact Information & Transportation Routes

• Hospital Address: No. 120 Xiangzhang Road, Xindu Town, Xindu District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province

• Consultation Hotline: 028-83972888 (Main Switchboard); 028-83972120 (Emergency)

• Transportation Routes:

• Bus: Take routes X04, X10, X40, 650, or 651 to “Chengdu Xindu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Station” and disembark at the stop;

• Subway: Exit at Exit A of “Zhonglou Station” on Chengdu Metro Line 3 and transfer to Bus X40 for direct access; or exit at Exit B of “Petroleum University Station” and cycle 10 minutes to arrive.

• Driving: Navigate to “Chengdu Xindu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.” The hospital offers both surface parking and an underground garage (fee applies).

Chengdu Xindu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine safeguards the health of the local community with its profound heritage in traditional Chinese medicine, exceptional medical expertise, and compassionate care. Moving forward, the hospital will deepen the integration of Chinese and Western medicine, expand international exchanges, and strive to become a modern, renowned TCM institution that is “regional leader, nationally recognized, and internationally influential.”

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