Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
About the hospital
Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a Class A tertiary traditional Chinese medicine hospital that integrates medical care, teaching, research, prevention, and rehabilitation. Supported by the affiliated hospital system of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, it has strong regional influence in internal medicine in traditional Chinese medicine, spleen and stomach disorders, integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine for oncology, dermatology, acupuncture and tuina, orthopedics and traumatology, anorectal disorders, preventive treatment, and geriatric disease management. The hospital emphasizes the coordinated development of traditional Chinese medicine specialties and modern medicine, with a relatively comprehensive specialty system and multi-campus service capacity. It has established a stable clinical approach in complex chronic conditions, postoperative rehabilitation, supportive cancer care, and interventions for subhealth conditions. Its core strengths include experienced senior traditional Chinese medicine physicians, distinctive hospital-prepared formulations, comprehensive traditional Chinese medicine treatment plans, and a high-density outpatient service network for patients in Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta region.
Why choose this hospital
Specialized TCM Departments
Has strong clinical experience in areas such as spleen and stomach disorders, acupuncture and tuina, dermatology, orthopedics and traumatology, and integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine for oncology.
Senior TCM Physician Resources
Brings together senior traditional Chinese medicine experts and clinicians at multiple levels, suitable for long-term chronic disease management and individualized syndrome-based treatment.
Multi-campus Services
Serves medical needs across areas such as Jing'an and has substantial outpatient and emergency care capacity.
Top specialties
11 departmentsLeading experts
Getting there
Typical flight duration to Shanghai
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International medical department
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International patient services
Appointment Support
Patients can use local online platforms for appointment registration and follow-up visit management, which is suitable for out-of-town patients planning ahead.
Basic Language Assistance
Services are primarily provided in Chinese; English communication may be available in some settings, but support for complex international patient needs is relatively limited.
Cross-border Care Cost Advantage
Compared with medical institutions in Europe and the United States and some private hospitals in East Asia, the overall cost of TCM outpatient care, rehabilitation, and long-term management is lower, especially for Chinese patients who require repeated follow-up visits.
Waiting Time and Treatment Scheduling
Waiting times for popular specialist outpatient clinics may be long, but the overall care cycle is usually shorter than overseas referral processes for traditional Chinese medicine or integrative medicine.
Patient reviews
Undisclosed patient
I have been suffering from refractory insomnia for more than three years, and lying awake all night has been very distressing. During my visit to Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, the doctor’s clinical skill was excellent and the pulse diagnosis was highly accurate, correctly identifying qi and blood deficiency as the underlying cause of my condition. The doctor was also very kind and patient, and answered my concerns gently and thoroughly. After recent treatment with Chinese herbal medicine, the results have been very noticeable. My sleep quality has improved significantly, and I can now sleep soundly for six to seven hours each night. My daytime energy has returned to normal, and I have completely stopped taking sleeping pills. I am sincerely grateful!
Undisclosed patient
I have been suffering from severe chronic gastritis, and acid reflux and stomach pain have troubled me for a long time. During my visit to Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, the doctor was not only highly skilled and accurately identified the condition as spleen-stomach deficiency with cold, but also extremely patient and attentive. The doctor asked in detail about my eating habits and provided guidance. After nearly two months of treatment with Chinese herbal medicine, the results have been very significant. The stomach pain has completely eased, my appetite has returned to normal, and I feel much better overall. I am deeply grateful for the doctor’s careful treatment!
Undisclosed patient
After being diagnosed with chronic atrophic gastritis, I had persistent acid reflux and bloating and could not eat properly. I was treated at Shanghai Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where the doctor made an accurate diagnosis and the Chinese herbal prescription prescribed was highly effective. During the consultation, the doctor was very thorough, asking in detail about my daily diet, and the kind, approachable attitude was very reassuring. After three treatment courses, the bloating and acid reflux have completely eased, my appetite has improved significantly, and a recent follow-up gastroscopy showed that the mucosal condition has clearly improved. The various indicators are steadily returning to normal. The clinical expertise is truly impressive!
Undisclosed patient
I had been struggling with severe insomnia for a long time and was unable to sleep through the night, which left me feeling very fatigued during the day. I came to Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine for treatment, and the doctor was not only highly skilled but also made an accurate diagnosis of heart-spleen deficiency. The doctor was very patient and attentive, and asked in detail about my daily habits. After two courses of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment, my sleep quality has improved significantly. I can now basically sleep through the night, and my daytime energy has fully returned to normal. I am very grateful!
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