Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of TCM
Shanghai, China
Key Insight: In 2024, the hospital reached an all-time record with 5.318 million outpatient visits and 94,400 discharges. It proudly made history in 2018 as the world's first TCM hospital to secure JCI Academic Medical Center accreditation and HIMSS Level 7 status.
A Century of TCM Mastery &
Modern Clinical Innovation
Guided by the strategy of "renowned physicians, renowned departments, renowned hospital," Longhua Hospital has spent over six decades cultivating an unrivaled ecosystem of traditional medicine. Covering 189.93 mu across three campuses, it has won the coveted "Shanghai Civilized Unit" title for 15 consecutive terms.
The hospital has earned 2 National Science and Technology Progress Awards and hosts top-tier talents, including 3 National Master Physicians and 1 Qihuang Chief Scientist. It serves as a monumental hub for TCM research, deeply integrating artificial intelligence and big data with holistic healing.
Host Unit
National TCM Clinical Research Base
Institutional Status & External Evidence
National Key Disciplines & Specialties
TCM Surgery
MOE National Key Discipline; rooted in "Gu's Surgery", specializing in chronic non-healing wounds and breast diseases.
TCM Orthopedics & Traumatology
MOE National Key Discipline; features the legendary Shi Xiaoshan lineage, integrating manipulation with modern diagnostics.
TCM Internal Medicine
MOE National Key Discipline; a flagship unit pioneering "Fuzheng" therapy for complex systemic and rheumatic diseases.
TCM Nephrology
NATCM Key Discipline derived from the Haipai "Ding's Internal Medicine" school; leads national nephrotic syndrome treatments.
TCM Anorectal Medicine
NATCM High-Level Key Discipline; a core pillar of the Haipai "Gu's Surgery" school and a National Clinical Key Specialty.
TCM Gastroenterology
NATCM Key Discipline leading nationally in the holistic treatment of gastric pre-cancerous lesions and inflammatory bowel diseases.
Medical & Research Innovation Hubs
Elite International Treatment Center
Longhua Hospital operates a dedicated International Treatment Center, serving as a vital window for global academic exchange and premium medical services. It is the premier destination for diplomats, international delegations, and global citizens seeking authentic TCM care.
- Designated as a Shanghai Public Hospital International Medical Tourism Pilot Institution.
- Provides extensive multilingual services including English, receiving patients and elite medical delegations from Singapore, Thailand, and Brazil.
- Integrates TCM constitution identification, chronic disease prevention, and AI-empowered diagnostic models for global patients.
Global Excellence Standard
Recognized as a National Cultural Export Key Project, the center establishes global protocols for integrating traditional Chinese medicine into modern international healthcare frameworks.
JCI AMC Certified (2018)
The first TCM institution worldwide to bridge ancient wisdom with strict international safety standards.
Source & Verification
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