Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine Shenzhen Hospital

Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine Shenzhen Hospital (formerly Shenzhen Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine) is a Grade A tertiary TCM hospital integrating medical treatment, teaching, scientific research, prevention, health care, and rehabilitation. It serves as a directly affiliated hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, a National Clinical Research Base for Traditional Chinese Medicine, and a provincial-level high-level TCM hospital development unit in Guangdong Province. As the leading institution in Shenzhen's TCM sector, the hospital upholds the mission of “inheriting the essence and pursuing innovation while adhering to fundamentals,” driving deep integration of Chinese and Western medicine to deliver high-quality TCM services to patients across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and globally.

I. Hospital Overview

Founded in 1975, the hospital has evolved over nearly five decades into a “one hospital, three campuses” structure (Futian Headquarters, Guangming Campus, Pingshan Campus), with a total floor area exceeding 200,000 square meters and over 2,000 open beds. As Shenzhen's oldest TCM hospital, it consistently adheres to the principle of “TCM as the foundation, Western medicine as the application.” The hospital undertakes core functions including regional treatment of complex and critical illnesses, public health emergency response, and promotion of TCM culture. With an annual outpatient and emergency volume exceeding 4 million visits, it ranks among the largest and most comprehensive TCM hospitals in South China.

II. Technical Advantages

Leveraging “integration of Chinese and Western medicine” as its core competency, the hospital has developed distinctive strengths in critical care, chronic disease management, and rehabilitation medicine:

• Integrated Critical Care: Established a “TCM Emergency Unit” that combines acupuncture, herbal injections, and acupoint plaster therapy in treating acute myocardial infarction, stroke, and severe pneumonia, significantly enhancing rescue success rates.

• Precision Diagnosis and Treatment Technologies: We implement modern medical techniques, including interventional therapy, endoscopic diagnosis and treatment, and minimally invasive surgery. Concurrently, we optimize treatment plans through TCM syndrome differentiation (e.g., post-surgical TCM regulation for cancer patients, TCM interventions during rehabilitation for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases).

• Research Translation Capabilities: Leveraging platforms like the “Shenzhen Branch of the National Key Laboratory of TCM for Dampness Disorders (Jointly Established by Provincial and Ministerial Authorities)” and the “Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory for Translational Medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine,” we advance new herbal drug development and standardize distinctive therapies. Multiple achievements have received National Science and Technology Progress Awards.

III. Hospital's Leading Specialties

The hospital boasts a cluster of nationally, provincially, and municipally designated key specialties, including:

• National Key TCM Specialties: Acupuncture Department (National Clinical Research Center for TCM Acupuncture), Cardiovascular Department (Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine for Coronary Heart Disease Prevention), Oncology Department (TCM Strengthening Therapy for Cancer), Preventive Medicine Center (TCM Health Management).

• Guangdong Provincial High-Level Key Specialties: Nephrology (Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine for Delaying Renal Failure), Orthopedics (Integrating Traditional Chinese Orthopedics with Joint Replacement), Neurology (Traditional Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation for Post-Stroke Recovery).

• Shenzhen Leading Traditional Chinese Medicine Specialties: Gynecology (Chinese Medicine Cycle Therapy for Menstrual Regulation and Fertility Support), Pediatrics (Pediatric Tuina for Recurrent Respiratory Infections), Anorectal Surgery (Herbal Steam Bath Combined with Minimally Invasive Surgery).

Notably, the Acupuncture Department is renowned for its “Mind-Awaken and Orifice-Open Acupuncture Technique” and “Abdominal Acupuncture Therapy,” treating over 300,000 patients annually with clients spanning Europe, America, and Southeast Asia. The Preventive Medicine Center has established a comprehensive “Constitution Identification-Intervention-Follow-up” service chain, becoming a national benchmark for TCM preventive healthcare.

IV. Hospital Departments and Medical Equipment

The hospital operates over 60 clinical departments, encompassing internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, and acupuncture. Medical technology departments include laboratory testing, imaging, pathology, and ultrasound, achieving comprehensive disciplinary coverage.

Medical equipment features internationally advanced hardware: 3.0T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems, 256-slice spiral CT scanners, linear accelerators, digital subtraction angiography (DSA) machines, and intelligent Chinese medicine pharmacies (automated dispensing and decoction systems). Complementing these are TCM-specific devices like infrared thermal imaging systems, meridian detection instruments, and acupoint embedding equipment, supporting precision diagnosis and treatment through integrated Chinese and Western medicine.

V. Hospital Nature and Grade

The hospital is a public non-profit medical institution affiliated with Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine and operates as a public institution directly under the Shenzhen Municipal Health Commission. It holds the grade of Grade A Level III Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital (awarded in 2012 and re-evaluated in 2020), and is recognized as a Guangdong Provincial Famous Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a National Standardized Training Base for Traditional Chinese Medicine Residents.

VI. International Patient Services

As a “National Base for Exporting Traditional Chinese Medicine Services,” the hospital has established a comprehensive multilingual international healthcare system:

• Language Support: Translation services in English, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and other languages are provided, with dedicated international medical coordinators.

• Priority Access: International patients receive priority scheduling for specialist consultations, examinations, and hospital admissions, with streamlined treatment processes.

• Cultural Adaptation: Ward facilities include dedicated religious spaces, halal meals, and internationally standardized nutritional diets. The Chinese medicine pharmacy can process pills and granules upon request for convenient transport.

• Cross-Border Collaboration: Partners with overseas TCM clinics and insurance providers to facilitate cross-border medical insurance settlements (e.g., Hong Kong, Macau regions).

VII. China and Global Healthcare Rankings

• Domestic Rankings: Consistently ranked among China's Top 10 TCM Hospitals (No. 2 in South China) in the Fudan University Hospital Rankings for multiple years; consecutively awarded an A+ grade in the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine's “Tier-3 TCM Hospital Performance Evaluation.”

• International Influence: Designated as a “Collaborating Center for Traditional Medicine” by the World Health Organization (WHO); Acupuncture Department and Preventive Medicine Center listed in the “Global TCM Diagnostic and Treatment Centers” directory; Jointly established TCM clinical research bases with universities in the US, Germany, Australia, and other countries.

VIII. International Patient Testimonials

“The doctors here understand modern medicine and use acupuncture to relieve my chronic pain. The herbal medicine significantly improved my sleep quality!” — —Lisa Brown, California, USA (Post-surgical cancer rehabilitation).

“English-speaking nurses accompanied me throughout the process from the treatment appointment. The granulated Chinese herbal medicine is convenient for continuing my therapy in Europe.” —James Wilson, Manchester, UK (Rheumatoid arthritis).

The hospital has maintained an international patient satisfaction rate above 98% for three consecutive years and has been repeatedly honored as “China's Most Trusted Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital by Overseas Patients.”

IX. Contact Information, Address, and Transportation

• Switchboard: 0755-83548500 (Futian Headquarters); 0755-29939999 (Guangming Campus)

• Address:

• Futian Headquarters: No. 1 Fuhua Road, Futian District, Shenzhen (near Exit D of Gangxia Metro Station);

• Guangming Branch: No. 2000 Guangming Avenue, Guangming District, Shenzhen (near Guangming Dajie Station on Metro Line 6);

• Pingshan Branch: No. 3030 Pingshan Avenue, Pingshan District, Shenzhen (near Pingshan Square Station on Metro Line 14).

• Transportation:

• Subway: Take Lines 1/2/7/10 to Gangxia Station for Futian Campus; take Line 6 to Guangming Dajie Station for Guangming Campus; take Line 14 to Pingshan Square Station for Pingshan Campus.

• Bus: Near Futian Campus are stops like “City Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine” and “Gangxia Village”; Guangming Campus: Dedicated shuttle bus “Guangming Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital”.

Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine Shenzhen Hospital advances traditional Chinese medicine globally through its profound heritage, cutting-edge integrated Chinese-Western medical techniques, and premium international services. Moving forward, the hospital will continue building the “Greater Bay Area Traditional Chinese Medicine Medical Center” to deliver more efficient and compassionate TCM healthcare solutions worldwide.

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