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Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Ranked No. 1 Nationally in TCM Hospital Competitiveness (11 Consecutive Years)
Top Specialties
TCM Dermatology
No. 1 Nationally in Academic Influence; National Regional TCM Center.
TCM Cardiology
Pioneered cardiac interventions within the national TCM system.
TCM Neurology
National Regional TCM Diagnosis Center for Brain Disease.
Hospital Introduction
Founded in 1933 and affectionately known as the "First House of Apricot Grove in South China," Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a flagship Tertiary Grade-A institution. Operating across 6 campuses with 3,209 beds, it holds the nation's highest TCM patient service volume for over 20 consecutive years.
Tertiary Grade-A TCM
11 NATCM Key Disciplines
ISO 15189 Certified
Global TCM Research Hub
Book Consultation
Hospital Tier
Tertiary Grade-A
Ownership
Public Hospital
Location
Guangzhou & Zhuhai, China
Established
1933
Address
No. 111, Dade Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
No. 111, Dade Road
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
7 Annual Outpatient Visits (Millions)
11 Consecutive Years as No.1 TCM Hospital
3209 Total Open Beds
7764 Total Staff Members

Key Insight: The hospital boasts 3.27 billion RMB in medical research equipment and houses top-tier national centers, managing the highest patient volume among all TCM hospitals in China for over two decades.

A Vanguard of Traditional Healing &
Modern Clinical Innovation

Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (also the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine) integrates world-class traditional healing with modern medical technology. Guided by esteemed Academicians and National Masters of TCM, the institution provides exceptional care across 51 provincial key specialties.

The hospital's academic and clinical prowess is unparalleled, maintaining 6 National Regional TCM Diagnosis & Treatment Centers. With over 7,700 dedicated staff members, it operates a comprehensive network of 6 main campuses and 4 specialized outpatient clinics to serve a massive regional and international patient base.

Host Unit

National Medical Center (TCM)

National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases (Guangdong Branch)
National TCM Cardiovascular Clinical Research Center (Guangdong Branch)

Ailibang China TCM Hospital Rankings

No. 1

Top Echelon Nationally

Ranked No. 1 nationally for 11 consecutive years. Achieved No. 1 in Academic Influence for TCM Dermatology, Breast Disease, Emergency, and Epidemic Disease.

Institutional Status & External Evidence

Ranking / External Evaluation
National No.1 TCM Hospital Competitiveness
Hospital Classification / Accreditation
Tertiary Grade-A TCM Hospital ISO 15189 Medical Laboratory Accreditation
National Designations / Academic Indicators
Selected National Medical Center (TCM) National Advanced Stroke & Chest Pain Center National Stem Cell Clinical Research Institution

National Key Disciplines & Specialties

TCM Dermatology

NATCM Key Discipline. Ranked No.1 in academic influence; providing comprehensive care for complex skin conditions.

TCM Cardiology

NATCM Key Discipline. Pioneers in performing advanced cardiac interventions within the national TCM system.

TCM Neurology (Brain Disease)

National Regional TCM Center. Leading integrative, cutting-edge treatments for severe neurological disorders.

TCM Orthopedics & Traumatology

NATCM Key Discipline. Featuring 115 spinal beds and handling approximately 2,300 complex surgeries annually.

TCM Breast Disease

NATCM Key Specialty. Manages over 200,000 outpatient visits and performs 5,000+ surgeries annually.

TCM Emergency Medicine

Ranked No. 1 nationally in TCM discipline academic influence, driving critical care innovation and response.

Medical & Research Innovation Hubs

National Medical Center (TCM)
National Regional TCM Diagnosis Centers (6 Specialties)
National TCM Cardiovascular Clinical Research Center (GD Branch)
State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of TCM
Guangdong Clinical Medical Research Center for TCM Dermatology
Guangdong Academy of TCM Sciences
Sino-Australian International TCM Research Center
Sino-Swedish TCM Joint Research Base
Greater Bay Area TCM Innovation Center

Global Academic Collaboration & TCM Internationalization

While it does not operate a traditional standalone "International Department," the hospital is a global vanguard for TCM internationalization. It maintains robust academic partnerships with leading institutions in the USA, Australia, Sweden, and the Netherlands to promote global TCM research and education.

  • Operates the Sino-Australian International TCM Research Center and Sino-Swedish TCM Joint Research Base.
  • Conducts joint doctoral and postdoctoral training with Karolinska Institutet and RMIT University.
  • The Dermatology Department collaborates internationally to standardize and elevate TCM efficacy.

Global Excellence Standard

Fostering worldwide TCM acceptance through rigorous, internationally integrated research and ISO 15189 accredited laboratory standards.

Borderless TCM Innovation

Cultivating global medical talents and pioneering international clinical trials to elevate TCM evidence-based practice globally.

Source & Verification

Hospital entity information on this page is maintained from official institutional and government-level sources reviewed by MedBridge. Departmental services, rankings, certifications, and operational information may change over time and should be confirmed with the institution before making a medical decision.

Primary Institutional Source Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine — official hospital website.
Government / Official Records Chinese government and official institutional records reviewed as part of the MedBridge audit process.
MedBridge Verification Hospital entity data has been reviewed against the source records maintained by MedBridge.
QA date: October 6, 2026.