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The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Guangdong TCM Renowned Hospital Construction Unit
Top Specialties
TCM Cardiology
National Key Discipline renowned for integrative cardiovascular protocols.
TCM Rehabilitation
National Key Discipline featuring the signature "Staged Acupuncture Therapy".
TCM Pharma Engineering
Hosts China's only National Key Lab for TCM Formula Granule Production.
Hospital Introduction
Founded in 1993, the Guangdong Second Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (GDSHTCM) is a premier Grade 3A institution directly under the Guangdong Provincial Health Commission. Integrating deep clinical expertise with advanced TCM engineering, it operates as the prestigious Fifth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine.
Grade 3A TCM
3 National Key Disciplines
TCM Engineering Leader
HKU Internship Hospital
International Medical Center
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Hospital Tier
Tertiary Class-A
Ownership
Public Hospital
Location
Guangzhou, China
Established
1993
Address
No. 60 Hengfu Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
No. 60 Hengfu Road
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
1 Annual Outpatient Visits (Millions)
20000 Annual Inpatient Admissions
1490 Approved Beds
70 Clinical Departments

Key Insight: The hospital manages over 3,000 emergency vehicle dispatches annually and is expanding significantly with a planned 500-bed addition at the Huangpu Campus.

Integrating Ancient Wisdom with
Modern TCM Engineering

Guangdong Second Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine stands as a pillar of integrated medical care, education, and pioneering scientific research. As a comprehensive TCM institution, it operates under the direct guidance of the Guangdong Provincial Health Commission.

The hospital is uniquely distinguished by its dual identity as the Guangdong Institute of TCM Engineering and Technology. It leads the nation in the standardization and industrialization of TCM formula granules, elevating traditional therapies to an international advanced level.

Host Unit

National Key Research Lab for TCM Formula Granule Production

Guangdong Institute of TCM Engineering and Technology
National Regional TCM Diagnosis & Treatment Center

Hospital Classification & Academic Standing

Elite TCM

Provincial Renowned TCM Hospital

While specialized TCM hospitals typically fall outside the Fudan Top 100 comprehensive rankings, GDSHTCM is highly distinguished through its NATCM key specialties and robust provincial performance evaluations.

Institutional Status & External Evidence

Ranking / External Evaluation
National Key Lab for TCM Formula Granules
Hospital Classification / Accreditation
Grade 3A TCM Hospital
National Designations / Academic Indicators
National Drug Clinical Trial Base (GCP) National TCM Pharmaceutical Research Lab (Level 3) National Postdoctoral Research Workstation National & Provincial Standardized Residency Training Base

National Key Disciplines & Specialties

TCM Cardiology

National Key Discipline. Specializes in coronary heart disease, heart failure, and arrhythmia using integrative protocols.

TCM Rehabilitation

National Key Discipline. A designated National Regional TCM Diagnosis & Treatment Center known for stroke and orthopedic recovery.

TCM Pharmaceutical Engineering

National Key Discipline. Awarded the National Second Prize for Science & Technology Progress for its formula granule industrialization.

Cerebrovascular Disease

National Key Specialty delivering advanced neuro-critical care and integrative management for brain disorders.

Orthopedics & Traumatology

National Key Specialty providing comprehensive surgical and TCM-based conservative interventions for musculoskeletal conditions.

Oncology

National Key Specialty utilizing evidence-based integrative therapies to enhance cancer patient survival and quality of life.

Medical & Research Innovation Hubs

National Key Research Lab for TCM Formula Granule Production
NATCM Level 3 Research Lab – TCM Analysis
NATCM Level 3 Research Lab – TCM Preparation
NATCM Level 3 Research Lab – TCM Pharmacology
National Regional TCM Diagnosis & Treatment Center (Rehabilitation)
National TCM Inheritance & Innovation Engineering Project
National Postdoctoral Research Workstation
Guangdong Institute of TCM Engineering and Technology
Guangdong Key Laboratory for TCM Research & Development
GDSHTCM Specialty Diagnosis & Treatment Tech Research Center
Guangdong Postdoctoral Innovation Practice Base
SPF-Level Animal Laboratory (400+ m²)

International Academic Cooperation & TCM Export

Although the hospital does not currently feature a formally designated standalone "International Department," its influence extends globally through pivotal cross-border academic initiatives and the international standardization of TCM pharmaceuticals.

  • Serves as an official Internship Hospital for the University of Hong Kong, fostering cross-boundary medical education.
  • The TCM formula granule technology platform is explicitly oriented toward global industrialization and standardization.
  • Plays a central role in Guangdong Province's strategy to promote Chinese herbal medicine internationally.

Global TCM Innovation

The hospital's research results in TCM pharmaceutical engineering are recognized as internationally advanced, significantly contributing to the modernization and global acceptance of traditional therapies.

Cross-Border Excellence

Bridging the Greater Bay Area and beyond through robust academic partnerships and internationally recognized formula granule technologies.

Source & Verification

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Primary Institutional Source The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine — official hospital website.
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MedBridge Verification Hospital entity data has been reviewed against the source records maintained by MedBridge.
QA date: October 6, 2026.