Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Carrying Forward the Legacy of Qihuang for a Millennium, Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine to Safeguard Health

I. Hospital Overview

Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Affiliated First Hospital of Zhejiang University of Chinese Medicine) is a Grade A tertiary TCM hospital directly administered by the Zhejiang Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Founded in 1931, it stands as one of Zhejiang's oldest and largest comprehensive TCM hospitals. It also serves as the First Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang University of Chinese Medicine, a National Clinical Research Base for Traditional Chinese Medicine (specializing in gastrointestinal diseases), and a key TCM hospital under the National Project for Inheritance and Innovation of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Guided by the mission of “Inheriting the Legacy of Qihuang, Upholding Essentials While Innovating,” the hospital adheres to the development principle of “Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine with Equal Emphasis.” It integrates medical services, teaching, research, prevention, and rehabilitation, consistently ranking among the top tier of traditional Chinese medicine hospitals nationwide (5th in the 2023 Fudan University China Hospital Rankings for Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine Hospitals).

The hospital has established a coordinated development model of “one main campus with five branches,” covering Hangzhou's core areas and surrounding regions:

• Hubin Campus (Main Campus): No. 54 Youlu Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou. Specializes in the inheritance of classical TCM texts, gastroenterology, nephrology, and acupuncture/tuina therapy.

• Xiasha Campus: No. 368 Xiasha Road, Qiantang District, Hangzhou. Focuses on oncology, cardiovascular diseases, and rehabilitation medicine.

• Xixi Campus: 683 Wen'er West Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou. Emphasizes gynecology, pediatrics, and anorectal diseases;

• Binjiang Campus (Under Construction): 1511 Jianghong Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou. It will be developed as a center for treating complex and critical TCM conditions in the Yangtze River Delta.

• Fuyang Campus: No. 1 Gaoqiao East Road, Gaoqiao Town, Fuyang District, Hangzhou City, specializing in TCM preventive medicine and geriatrics.

The hospital's total floor area exceeds 600,000 square meters, with over 3,000 open beds. Annual outpatient and emergency visits surpass 8 million, supported by a medical and research staff exceeding 6,000. This includes over 900 senior-level specialists, including over 30 doctoral advisors and 200 master's advisors. The hospital boasts 2 National Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 5 nationally renowned TCM practitioners, 12 Zhejiang Provincial Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and 1 national representative inheritor of intangible cultural heritage (TCM acupuncture). Its comprehensive strength leads all TCM hospitals nationwide.

II. Technical Strengths: Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Integrating Eastern and Western Approaches

The hospital's core competitiveness lies in its “distinctive TCM characteristics, advanced Western medical techniques, and highly effective TCM-Western medicine collaboration,” establishing unique advantages in treating chronic diseases, complex conditions, and critical emergencies:

• Inheritance of TCM Classics: The Hubin Campus features a “TCM Classics Ward” applying theories from classics like the Huangdi Neijing and Shanghan Lun to treat refractory conditions such as intractable insomnia, chronic diarrhea, and rheumatoid arthritis. Pure herbal medicine achieves an efficacy rate exceeding 85%. Comprehensive therapies like “classical formulas + acupuncture” and “medicinal paste formulas + dietary therapy” have established the hospital as a benchmark for preventive TCM care in the Yangtze River Delta region.

• Integrated Chinese-Western Medicine: The Xiasha Campus Oncology Center employs a “surgery/radiotherapy + Chinese herbal tonification + acupuncture for side effect relief” model, boosting 5-year survival rates for lung and colorectal cancer patients by 20% compared to Western medicine alone. The Cardiovascular Department combines “blood-activating and stasis-resolving methods” with coronary intervention for coronary heart disease, reducing postoperative restenosis rates by 15%.

• Breakthroughs in TCM Specialty Techniques: The Acupuncture Department pioneers “Awakening Mind and Opening Orifices Acupuncture” for post-stroke sequelae and “Spirit Regulation Acupuncture” for depression, achieving internationally advanced efficacy. The Tuina Department innovates “Three-Dimensional Spinal Adjustment Therapy” for lumbar disc herniation, with a clinical cure rate exceeding 90%. The Nephrology Department employs “TCM Colon Dialysis” to partially replace hemodialysis, delaying chronic renal failure progression.

• Critical Care: The Emergency Medical Center at Hubin Campus, designated as Zhejiang Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Emergency Center, is equipped with ECMO and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) technology. Its integrated Chinese and Western medicine approach achieves provincial-leading success rates in treating sepsis and multiple organ failure.

III. Leading Specialties: Disciplinary Clusters, Premier Departments

The hospital boasts multiple national and provincial key disciplines and specialties, forming a distinctive matrix of “traditional Chinese medicine expertise + Western medical specialization”:

• National Key Specialties: Traditional Chinese Medicine Nephrology (National Clinical Key Specialty, Lead Unit of the National Collaborative Group for TCM Nephrology), Acupuncture (National Clinical Key Specialty, Key Discipline of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Traditional Chinese Medicine Gynecology (Key Specialty of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, specializing in infertility and menstrual disorder regulation).

• Key Specialties Designated by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Tuina Department (Key Specialty, National Intangible Cultural Heritage “TCM Tuina” Inheritance Unit), Anorectal Department (Key Specialty, Integrated TCM-Western Medicine Treatment for Complex Fistulas and Constipation), Gastroenterology Department (Key Specialty, National TCM Clinical Research Base).

• Provincial Key Disciplines: Traditional Chinese Oncology (integrated Chinese and Western medicine for lung cancer and breast cancer), Traditional Chinese Cardiovascular Medicine (TCM interventions for coronary heart disease and hypertension), Traditional Chinese Neurology (TCM treatment for stroke and Parkinson's disease), Traditional Chinese Pediatrics (management of recurrent respiratory infections and precocious puberty in children).

• Provincial Key Clinical Specialties: Emergency Medicine (Integrated Traditional and Western Emergency Care), Rehabilitation Medicine (Neurological Rehabilitation, Postoperative Rehabilitation), Orthopedics and Traumatology (Manual Manipulation, Joint Replacement), Medical Imaging (Integrated Traditional and Western Imaging Diagnosis).

IV. Departmental Structure: Comprehensive Health Care Throughout Life Cycles

The hospital's departmental structure covers the entire chain of “Prevention-Diagnosis-Treatment-Rehabilitation,” integrating both Western medical comprehensive care and distinctive TCM features:

• Clinical Departments: Internal Medicine (TCM Nephrology, Cardiovascular Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Neurology), Surgery (General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, Gastrointestinal Surgery), Obstetrics and Gynecology (TCM Gynecology, Obstetrics, Reproductive Medicine Center), Pediatrics (TCM Pediatrics, Neonatology), Acupuncture and Massage Department, Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Anorectal Surgery Department, Oncology Department, Emergency Medicine Department, Infectious Diseases Department, Preventive Medicine Center, etc.;

• Medical Technology Departments: Radiology (including Interventional Radiology), Ultrasound Medicine, Laboratory Medicine Center, Pathology, Pharmacy (Traditional Chinese Medicine Preparation Room, producing over 200 types of TCM preparations), Surgical Anesthesia Center, Critical Care Medicine (ICU), Rehabilitation Therapy Center (Acupuncture, Tuina, Physical Therapy, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy), etc.

• Specialized Centers: National Clinical Research Base for Traditional Chinese Medicine (Gastroenterology), Zhejiang Provincial TCM Emergency Center, Zhejiang Provincial TCM Nephrology Center, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Acupuncture and Tuina, Zhejiang Provincial TCM Preventive Medicine Center.

V. Medical Equipment: Integrating Eastern and Western Technologies for Precision Empowerment

The hospital is equipped with world-class integrated Chinese and Western medical diagnostic and therapeutic devices, supporting the treatment of complex and critical conditions while advancing distinctive TCM techniques:

• Modern Diagnostic Equipment: 3.0T MRI, Dual-Source CT, PET-CT, Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA), Electronic Gastrointestinal Endoscopes (NBI Technology), Mammography X-ray Machines, enabling early and precise imaging for tumors and cardiovascular/cerebrovascular diseases.

• Surgical and Emergency Equipment: Da Vinci Xi surgical robot (for minimally invasive gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary procedures), holmium laser lithotripsy system, intervertebral foramen endoscope, arthroscope, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), supporting minimally invasive and critical care interventions.

• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Specialty Equipment: Intelligent moxibustion devices (precision temperature control to prevent burns), acupoint massage robots (simulating renowned TCM practitioners' techniques), herbal steam therapy chambers (personalized medicinal vapor treatment), infrared thermal imaging systems (TCM constitution identification), and tongue/pulse pattern acquisition and analysis systems (aiding differential diagnosis), advancing the standardization and intelligent application of TCM techniques.

• Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Equipment: Upper limb rehabilitation robot (for post-stroke hand function training), balance assessment device (for Parkinson's rehabilitation), gene sequencer (for targeted cancer therapy genetic testing), mass spectrometer (for herbal medicine component analysis), enhancing rehabilitation efficacy and medication safety.

VI. International Patient Services: Cultural Integration, Heartfelt Care

As a Zhejiang Provincial Demonstration Unit for Foreign Medical Services and a National Export Base for Traditional Chinese Medicine Services, the hospital is committed to providing international patients with distinctive services characterized by “prominent TCM features, language accessibility, and cultural inclusivity”:

• Multilingual Support: A professional translation team (covering 15+ languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, French, and Arabic) provides real-time interpretation throughout outpatient visits, examinations, and hospital stays. Bilingual (Chinese-English) signage guides patients, and key areas distribute the “TCM Guide for International Patients” (featuring illustrated explanations of terms like ‘meridians’ and “acupoints”).

• International Medical Department (VIP Services): The Lakeside Campus houses an “International Medical Center” offering appointment-based consultations, dedicated nurse accompaniment, flexible examination scheduling (avoiding peak TCM therapy times), and bilingual TCM physician consultations (including explanations of theories like “Yin-Yang and Five Elements” and “Qi, Blood, and Body Fluids”). Patient rooms feature private bathrooms and cultural exchange corners (providing Chinese and international newspapers/magazines, TCM wellness videos).

• Streamlined Care Process: Supports direct billing with overseas health insurers (e.g., MSH, Cigna, Allianz) for simplified payment settlement. Offers extended services including visa invitation letters, hotel reservations, and airport transfers (requires 3 business days' booking). Herbal decoction delivery available to patient hotels or residences.

• Cultural Adaptation Support: Respects religious customs from diverse countries (e.g., halal meals, prayer rooms); TCM practitioners explain concepts like “cold/heat, deficiency/excess” in accessible language; Psychiatry and Rehabilitation departments feature cross-cultural counselors who adapt communication approaches for international patients.

• Telemedicine: Established remote consultation partnerships with international institutions, including Stanford University Medical Center (USA), Tokyo Institute of Kampo Medicine (Japan), and Sydney College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Australia), offering dual-perspective solutions combining “integrated Chinese and Western medicine + international expertise” for complex cases.

VII. International Patient Testimonials: “The Wonder of Traditional Medicine and the Warmth of Modern Care”

• David (USA, Chronic Kidney Failure): " Building on Western medical treatment, the TCM team used herbal colon dialysis and dietary adjustments. My creatinine levels dropped 20% within six months! The doctor patiently explained the principle of ‘spleen-kidney deficiency’ in English. This traditional wisdom gave me a new appreciation for Chinese medicine."

• Japanese Patient Yuki (Depression): "The acupuncturist combined ‘spirit-regulating acupuncture’ with herbal medicine. My sleep improved significantly within two weeks. The hospital even arranged a Japanese-speaking nurse to guide me through Baduanjin exercises—this holistic mind-body approach is rare in Japan."

• French patient Sophie (postpartum lactation insufficiency): “The TCM gynecologist prescribed a lactation-promoting formula combined with breast massage. My milk flowed freely just three days postpartum! Nurses also taught me moxibustion to regulate qi and blood. My baby thrives on breast milk now—I plan to bring this method back to France.”

VIII. Contact Information and Patient Guide

• Main Switchboard: 0571-87068000 (Hubin Campus), 0571-86918600 (Xiasha Campus), 0571-88831120 (Xixi Campus)

• WeChat Official Account: Search “Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine”. After binding personal information, users can schedule appointments, view test reports, and receive appointment reminders.

• International Medical Hotline: 0571-87068000 ext. 8300 (English/multilingual service, weekdays 8:00-17:30)

• Appointment Methods: Phone booking (8:00-20:00), official website/WeChat account booking (slots released 7 days in advance), Alipay/WeChat “Healthcare” section, third-party platforms (WeDoctor, 114, etc.).

IX. Address & Transportation Routes

• Hubin Campus (Main Campus): No. 54 Youlu Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou

• Subway: Exit C at Longxiangqiao Station (Line 1), then walk approximately 500 meters;

• Bus: Take Bus No. 7, 27, 52, or 118 to “Dongpo Road & Pinghai Road Intersection” stop;

• Driving: Hospital underground parking garage (fee applies); nearby public parking lots include West Lake Yintai and Yizhijia.

• Xiasha Campus: 368 Xiasha Road, Qiantang District, Hangzhou

• Subway: Exit A at Wenze Road Station (Line 1), transfer to Bus Route 23 to Xiasha Road No. 1 Intersection Station;

• Bus: Take Bus Routes B1, 320, or 365 to Xiasha Road No. 1 Intersection Station;

• Driving: Hospital underground parking garage (fee required). Nearby parking is available at Baolong City Plaza.

• Xixi Campus: 683 Wen'er West Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou

• Subway: Exit A at Gudang Station (Line 3), transfer to Bus 70 to Xixi Wetland South Station;

• Bus: Take Bus 199, 233, or 303 to Xixi Wetland West Station;

• Driving: Hospital surface parking (fee required); nearby parking available at Xixi Yintai and Xixi Impression City.

Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine steadfastly upholds its motto of “Excellence in Medicine, Integrity in Practice; Harmony and Coexistence.” Rooted in millennia of Chinese medical heritage and centered on patient needs, it serves as a trusted “Guardian of Health” for both residents seeking TCM wellness and international visitors requiring integrated Chinese and Western medical care.

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