Zhejiang Tongde Hospital

Zhejiang Tongde Hospital: A Benchmark in Integrative Medicine, Safeguarding Holistic Health

I. Hospital Overview

Zhejiang Tongde Hospital is a Grade III Class A integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine hospital directly affiliated with the Zhejiang Provincial Health Commission. It serves as a key traditional Chinese medicine hospital under the National Project for Inheritance and Innovation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a National Clinical Research Base for Traditional Chinese Medicine (specializing in neurological disorders), and the supporting institution for the Zhejiang Provincial Mental Health Center, Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, and Zhejiang Provincial Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Guided by the principle of “Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine as the Core, Holistic Mind-Body Care as the Specialty,” the hospital integrates medical services, teaching, research, prevention, and rehabilitation. It stands as a leading institution in the advancement of traditional Chinese medicine within Zhejiang Province.

The hospital operates under a “One Hospital, Multiple Campuses” model, covering Hangzhou's core areas and surrounding regions:

• Cuiyuan Campus (Main Campus): 100 Gudangwan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou. Specializes in integrated Chinese and Western medicine comprehensive diagnosis and treatment, traditional Chinese medicine for neurological disorders, and acupuncture/tuina therapy.

• Tianmushan Campus: 132 Tianmushan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou. Focuses on mental health, psychotherapy, and geriatric medicine.

• Zhijiang Campus: 300 Zuantang Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, prioritizing integrated Chinese and Western cancer treatment and rehabilitation medicine;

• Xixi Campus (Under Construction): 1327 Wenyi West Road, Yuhang District, Hangzhou. To be developed as the flagship hospital for integrated Chinese and Western medicine in the Yangtze River Delta region.

The hospital complex spans over 500,000 square meters with more than 2,800 open beds. It handles over 6 million outpatient and emergency visits annually and employs over 5,000 medical and research staff, including:

• Over 800 senior-level specialists, including over 20 doctoral advisors and 150 master's advisors. The hospital boasts one National Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine, three nationally renowned TCM practitioners, and eight Zhejiang Provincial Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Its comprehensive strength consistently ranks among the top tier of integrated Chinese and Western medicine hospitals nationwide (8th nationally in the 2023 Fudan University China Hospital Rankings for integrated Chinese and Western medicine hospitals).

II. Technical Strengths: Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine, Upholding Tradition While Innovating

With “integration of Chinese and Western medicine” as its core competency, the hospital focuses on four major areas: neurological disorders, mental health, oncology, and geriatrics. It has developed a diagnostic and treatment model characterized by:

• TCM Treatment for Cerebral Disorders: As a National Key Clinical Specialty (TCM Cerebral Disorders), it pioneered the “Stroke Unit Therapy,” integrating acupuncture, massage, and herbal medicine with modern neurological rehabilitation, reducing disability rates in stroke patients by 30%. It employs “repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) + Herbal Decoction” for Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, achieving nationally leading efficacy.

• Mental Health Care: Leveraging the Zhejiang Provincial Mental Health Center, we established a comprehensive “prevention-treatment-rehabilitation” system. Integrating techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), we achieved a 95% standardized treatment rate for severe mental disorders. Our intervention volume for child and adolescent psychological issues ranks first in the province.

• Integrative Oncology: The Zhijiang Campus Oncology Center employs a “surgery/radiotherapy-chemotherapy + traditional Chinese medicine to fortify the body and eliminate pathogens + acupuncture to alleviate side effects” model, achieving a 15% higher 5-year survival rate for lung and gastric cancer patients compared to conventional Western medicine alone. In-house formulations like the “Fortifying and Mass-Resolving Formula” and “Detoxifying and Mass-Dissolving Ointment” have benefited over a million patients.

• Minimally Invasive & Interventional Techniques: Cuiyuan Campus is equipped with the Da Vinci Xi surgical robot, performing over 5,000 annual minimally invasive procedures in gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and urological fields. Tianmushan Campus offers specialized techniques, including Modified Electroconvulsive Therapy (MECT) for psychiatry and percutaneous radiofrequency ablation, ensuring minimal trauma and rapid recovery.

III. Leading Specialties: Disciplinary Clusters with Distinctive Features

Guided by the principle of “strengthening specialties while maintaining comprehensive capabilities,” the hospital boasts multiple national and provincial key disciplines, forming a synergistic matrix of “integrated Chinese and Western medicine + specialized treatment for specific conditions”:

• National Key Specialties: Traditional Chinese Medicine Neurology (Lead Unit of the National Collaborative Group for TCM Neurology), Acupuncture and Tuina (Key Specialty of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, specializing in pediatric and spinal tuina), Clinical Pharmacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Key Discipline of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine).

• Provincial Key Disciplines: Mental Health (Zhejiang Provincial Mental Health Center, covering addiction medicine and community mental health), Integrative Oncology (Zhi Jiang Campus Oncology Center), Geriatrics (Tianmushan Campus Geriatrics Department, focusing on care for the elderly with functional impairment), Cardiovascular Medicine (Integrative treatment for hypertension and coronary heart disease)

• Provincial Key Clinical Specialties: Emergency Medicine (integrated emergency care, leading provincial success rate in sepsis treatment), Rehabilitation Medicine (neurological rehabilitation, postoperative rehabilitation), Tuina Department (specialized treatment for cervical and lumbar spine disorders), Medical Imaging Department (integrated imaging diagnosis).

IV. Departmental Structure: Comprehensive Health Care Throughout the Lifecycle

The hospital's departmental structure covers the entire chain of “Prevention-Diagnosis-Treatment-Rehabilitation,” integrating both Western medicine and TCM specialties:

• Clinical Departments: Internal Medicine (TCM Neurology, Cardiovascular Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Nephrology), Surgery (General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, Gastrointestinal Surgery), Obstetrics and Gynecology (Integrated Chinese-Western Gynecology, Postpartum Rehabilitation), Pediatrics (TCM Pediatrics, Child Health Care), Acupuncture and Tuina Department, Mental Health Department (Psychiatry, Psychology), Oncology, Geriatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Diseases, etc.;

• Medical Technology Departments: Radiology (including Interventional Radiology), Ultrasound Medicine, Laboratory Medicine Center, Pathology, Pharmacy (Traditional Chinese Medicine Preparation Room), Surgical Anesthesia Center, Critical Care Medicine (ICU), Rehabilitation Therapy Center (Acupuncture, Tuina, Physical Therapy), etc.;

• Specialized Centers: National Clinical Research Base for Traditional Chinese Medicine (Neurological Disorders), Zhejiang Provincial Mental Health Center, Zhejiang Provincial Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine Oncology Center, Zhejiang Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Emergency Center, Zhejiang Provincial Child and Adolescent Psychological Intervention Center.

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

The hospital is equipped with world-class integrated Chinese and Western medical diagnostic and therapeutic devices to support the treatment of complex and critical conditions:

• Imaging Diagnostics: 3.0T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Dual-Source CT, PET-CT, Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator (rTMS), etc., enabling early and precise imaging for cerebrovascular diseases and tumors;

• Surgical Equipment: Da Vinci Xi surgical robot, holmium laser lithotripsy system, intervertebral endoscope, arthroscope, video-assisted thoracoscope, and more, supporting minimally invasive procedures;

• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Specialty Equipment: Intelligent moxibustion device, acupoint massage robot, herbal fumigation chamber, infrared thermal imaging system (for TCM constitution identification), and more, advancing TCM technique standardization;

• Psychiatric and Psychological Equipment: Polysomnography (PSG), Eye Movement Tracker (psychological trauma assessment), Biofeedback Therapy Device (anxiety/depression treatment), etc., to assist in precise diagnosis;

• Critical Care and Emergency: Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Intra-aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), high-end ventilators, etc., to provide life support for critically ill patients.

VI. International Patient Services: Cultural Integration, Heartfelt Care

As a Zhejiang Province Model Unit for International Medical Services, the hospital is committed to providing international patients with distinctive services characterized by “integration of Chinese and Western medicine, language accessibility, and cultural inclusivity”:

• Multilingual Support: A professional translation team (covering English, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and 10+ other languages) provides real-time interpretation throughout outpatient visits, examinations, and hospital stays. Bilingual (Chinese-English) signage guides patients, and key areas distribute the Foreign Patient Handbook (including consultation procedures and TCM terminology translations).

• International Medical Department (VIP Services): The Cuiyuan Campus houses an “International Medical Center” offering appointment-based consultations, dedicated nurse accompaniment, flexible examination scheduling (avoiding peak TCM therapy hours), and bilingual TCM physician consultations. Patient rooms feature private bathrooms and cultural exchange corners (providing Chinese and foreign newspapers, magazines, and audiovisual resources).

• 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).

• Cultural Adaptation Support: Respects religious customs from diverse countries (e.g., halal meals, prayer rooms); Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners explain concepts like “meridians” and “qi and blood” in accessible language; psychiatric services include cross-cultural counselors who adapt communication approaches for international patients.

• Telemedicine: Collaborates with international institutions like Stanford University Medical Center and Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science for remote consultations, offering dual-perspective solutions combining Chinese and Western medicine with international expertise for complex cases.

VII. International Patient Testimonials: “A Perfect Fusion of Traditional Wisdom and Modern Medicine”

• Michael (USA, post-stroke sequelae): “Through acupuncture combined with rehabilitation training, my right hand progressed from complete immobility to grasping a cup! The doctor patiently explained the principle of ‘blocked qi and blood flow’ in English—this traditional wisdom truly amazed me.”

• Japanese Patient Yuki (Anxiety Disorder): “The psychiatrist combined CBT therapy with Chinese herbal medicine, and my sleep improved significantly within two weeks. The hospital even arranged for a Japanese-speaking nurse to guide me through mindfulness meditation—this level of care feels more thoughtful than what I experienced in Japan.”

• French Patient Sophie (Post-Surgical Rehabilitation): "My Da Vinci robotic surgery was successful. Afterward, a TCM massage therapist helped unblock my meridians, accelerating pain relief. The moxibustion experience at the rehabilitation center made me fall in love with traditional Chinese medicine!"

VIII. Contact Information & Patient Guide

• Main Switchboard: 0571-88911000 (Cuiyuan Campus), 0571-88063999 (Tianmushan Campus), 0571-87068000 (Zhijiang Campus)

• WeChat Official Account: Search “Zhejiang Tongde Hospital”. After binding personal information, you can book appointments, view test reports, and receive appointment reminders.

• International Medical Hotline: 0571-88911000 ext. 8200 (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 and Transportation Routes

• Cuiyuan Campus (Main Campus): No. 100 Gudangwan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou

• Subway: Exit A at Gudang Station (Line 3), then walk approximately 600 meters;

• Bus: Take Bus No. 15, 24, 42, or 74 to “Gudangwan Road & Huaxing Road Intersection” stop;

• Driving: Hospital underground parking garage (fee required); public parking lots available on Tianmushan Road and Gudangwan Road.

• Tianmushan Campus: No. 132, Tianmushan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou

• Subway: Exit D at Wulin Square Station (Line 1), then walk approximately 1 kilometer;

• Bus: Take routes 49, 92, 102, or 130 to the “Tianmushan Road/Gudang Road Intersection” stop;

• Driving: Hospital surface parking lot (fee applies); nearby parking available at Huanglong Business District and Xixi Wetland.

• Zhijiang Campus: 300 Zuantang Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou

• Subway: Exit B at Zhipu Road Station (Line 6), transfer to Bus 308 to Zuantang Road Meiyuan North Street Intersection Station;

• Bus: Take Bus 308, 318, or 331 to Zhejiang Tongde Hospital Station;

• Driving: Hospital underground parking (fee required); nearby parking available at Zhejiang Tongde Yintai and Yunqi Town.

Zhejiang Tongde Hospital steadfastly upholds its motto of “Medical Excellence and Integrity, Harmony and Mutual Growth.” Rooted in integrated Chinese and Western medicine and centered on patient needs, it serves as a trusted guardian of holistic health—whether for residents seeking traditional Chinese medicine treatments or international friends requiring integrated medical care.

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