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Southern Medical University Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine

Fudan University China Hospital Rankings: Most Popular Oncology Specialty in South China
Top Specialties
Oncology
National Clinical Key Specialty; principal institution for national anti-cancer drug trials.
TCM Brain Diseases
NATCM Key Discipline; secured a RMB 45.1M National Key R&D Program grant.
TCM Nephrology
NATCM Key Discipline renowned for its globally recognized "Uremia Clearance Granules".
Hospital Introduction
Established in 2006, the Integrated Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine of Southern Medical University (ITCWM Hospital, SMU) is a Tertiary Grade-A teaching and research hospital. With oncology as its leading discipline, it seamlessly integrates the strengths of Chinese and Western medicine to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care.
Tertiary Grade-A
National Key Discipline
6 NATCM Key Disciplines
VIP Medical Center
International Medical Center
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Hospital Tier
Tertiary Grade-A
Ownership
Public Hospital
Location
Guangzhou, China
Established
2006
Address
No. 13 Shiliugang Road, Haizhu District
Southern Medical University Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
No. 13 Shiliugang Road, Haizhu District
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
1010 Total Open Beds
2050 Planned Bed Capacity
169 Recent Research Projects
26 In-House TCM Preparations

Key Insight: The Oncology Center, with a planned capacity of 600 beds, offers a comprehensive suite of treatments including surgery, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, heavily supported by rigorous TCM pharmacology.

A National Beacon for Integrated
TCM-Western Medicine

The Integrated Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine of Southern Medical University is structured around the philosophy of "Western medicine as the foundation, Chinese medicine as the characteristic." Built on the deep legacy of the First Military Medical University's TCM Department, it is a formidable tertiary teaching hospital.

Anchoring the national first-level key discipline of Integrated TCM-Western Medicine Clinical Studies, the hospital operates 35 clinical departments and is actively expanding to a 2,050-bed capacity to serve as the definitive "national-level regional medical center" in its field.

Host Unit

National TCM Clinical Pharmacology Base

NATCM Third-Level Research Laboratories
National Key TCM Hospital for TCM Inheritance & Innovation

Hospital Rankings & Popularity

No. 1

Most Popular Oncology Specialty

The Oncology Center ranked as the most popular oncology specialty in South China on the China Hospital Rankings for three consecutive years (2016-2018).

Institutional Status & External Evidence

Ranking / External Evaluation
National Key TCM Hospital for TCM Inheritance & Innovation
Hospital Classification / Accreditation
Tertiary Grade-A Integrated TCM-WM Hospital (2014, 2024) Guangdong Province "Zhiwebing" Service 5A Rating
National Designations / Academic Indicators
National Drug Clinical Trial Institution (GCP) National Standardized TCM Residency Training Base National "Improved Medical Services Action Plan" Advanced Unit National TCM Clinical Teaching Base

National Key Disciplines & Specialties

Integrated TCM-Western Med

National First-Level Key Discipline. Guangdong's only first-level "Climbing Peak" discipline in this specialty.

TCM Brain Diseases

NATCM Key Discipline. Leads major national R&D programs focusing on elderly behavioral and emotional disorders.

TCM Nephrology

NATCM Key Discipline. Internationally recognized for treating chronic kidney disease with proprietary formulas like Uremia Clearance Granules.

TCM Pharmacology & Pharmaceutics

NATCM Key Disciplines. Dedicated to active component research, quality control, and the development of 26 in-house preparations.

Oncology

National Clinical Key Specialty. The hospital's leading discipline, functioning as a national hub for anti-cancer drug trials.

TCM Arthritis/Bi Syndrome & Rehab

NATCM Key Disciplines & Specialties providing a comprehensive integrated rehabilitation system in South China.

Medical & Research Innovation Hubs

NATCM Third-Level Research Laboratories (3 labs)
National TCM & Western Medicine Clinical Pharmacology Bases
National Key TCM Hospital for TCM Inheritance & Innovation
National Standardized TCM Residency Training Base
National Veteran TCM Master Inheritance Studios (4)
Guangdong Province TCM-WM "Flagship" Hospital (Construction Unit)
Guangdong Province Center of Excellence for Basic Research
Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of TCM Preparations
Guangdong Province TCM Science & Technology Innovation Center
Greater Bay Area Brain & Brain-Like Research Center (Shared)

International Medical Services

The hospital operates an official VIP and International Medical Service Center known as the Heyuan VIP Medical Center. It is designed to cater to foreign residents, citizens of Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan, and high-end domestic patients, seamlessly blending traditional TCM therapies with advanced Western medical technology.

  • Recognized by multiple international insurance companies (e.g., AIA/AXA) for direct billing.
  • Provides high-end inpatient wards, VIP outpatient consultations, and premium health check-up services.
  • Equipped with advanced diagnostic tools including PET-CT, 3.0T MRI, and digital operating rooms.

Global Excellence Standard

By integrating 127 types of traditional TCM nursing techniques with state-of-the-art oncology and surgical platforms, Heyuan delivers a uniquely holistic, world-class healthcare experience.

Distinctive Integrative Care

Offering customized treatments combining herbal medicine, acupuncture, and cupping alongside precise allopathic interventions.

Source & Verification

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Primary Institutional Source Southern Medical University Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western 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.