Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital
About the hospital
Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital (Guangdong Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Engineering Technology) is a comprehensive Class A tertiary hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) integrating medical care, scientific research, education, rehabilitation, and preventive healthcare. The hospital features 7 national key clinical specialties, including Cardiology, Encephalopathy, Orthopedics and Traumatology, and Oncology, along with several provincial key specialties such as Gastroenterology, Respiratory Medicine, and Endocrinology. It maintains international leadership in the research and development of TCM granulated formulas and houses a national key laboratory. As an affiliated hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, it possesses unique clinical expertise in acupuncture rehabilitation and stroke treatment.
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National Key Specialties
Features 7 national-level key clinical specialties including Cardiology and Encephalopathy.
Research Excellence
Houses the National Key Laboratory for Key Technologies in TCM Granulated Formula Production.
Specialized Therapies
Offers specialized TCM treatments such as 'Huanxiang Seven-Needle' and 'Neck Three-Needle' acupuncture, and TCM medicated plaster therapy.
Top specialties
10 departments
Rheumatology
Guangdong Provincial Key Specialty
The Rheumatology Department at Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital is designated as a Guangdong Provincial Key Specialty and is staffed by an experienced medical team. The department integrates traditional Chinese and Western medicine, demonstrating specialized technical capabilities and clinical efficacy in the treatment of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome, and osteoarthritis.
Department of Acupuncture and Rehabilitation
National Key Clinical Specialty, Key Discipline of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Famous Traditional Chinese Medicine Department of Guangdong Province
This department is a designated National Key Clinical Specialty project and a Key Discipline of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Rehabilitation under the National Administration of TCM. It is also recognized among the first group of Famous TCM Departments in Guangdong Province. The department specializes in stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spine-related conditions. By integrating traditional acupuncture and Tuina massage (such as Lingnan flying needle therapy and the Xingnao Kaiqiao method) with modern rehabilitation technologies, it serves as a leading center in China for promoting emergence from severe coma and neurological rehabilitation.
Department of Endocrinology
Guangdong Provincial Key Specialty
The Department of Endocrinology at Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital (also known as the Department of Endocrinology at Guangdong Provincial Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Engineering and Technology) is a provincial key specialty integrating clinical care, research, and education. The department has over 30 inpatient beds and is equipped with insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems. Emphasizing the integration of traditional Chinese and Western medicine, it specializes in managing diabetes and its complications (such as diabetic foot and peripheral neuropathy), thyroid diseases, gout, osteoporosis, and menopausal syndrome. It has established a clinical care system with Chinese characteristics focused on preventing disease onset and halting disease progression.
Gynecology
Key Traditional Chinese Medicine Specialty of the Guangdong Provincial 'Twelfth Five-Year Plan'
Established in the 1970s, the Department of Gynecology at Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital is a Key Traditional Chinese Medicine Specialty of the Guangdong Provincial 'Twelfth Five-Year Plan'. The department integrates clinical practice, research, and teaching. By combining traditional Chinese and Western medical techniques, and utilizing traditional Chinese medicine alongside modern minimally invasive technologies (laparoscopy and hysteroscopy), it specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, menstrual disorders, and gynecological tumors, with established clinical efficacy.
Oncology
Key Oncology Specialty under the 12th Five-Year Plan of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine
The Department of Oncology at Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital is a national and provincial key specialty. The department established the 'Three-Sign Syndrome Differentiation' academic approach, employing a comprehensive treatment model that integrates the internal and external use of traditional Chinese medicine with minimally invasive procedures, such as radioactive seed implantation. It is among the leading centers in China for the individualized treatment of malignant tumors, including lung and liver cancer, and for mitigating the adverse effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Key Traditional Chinese Medicine Specialty of Guangdong Province
The department is a Key Traditional Chinese Medicine Specialty of Guangdong Province and a certified tertiary hospital under the national standardized construction program for Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (PCCM). It features a Respiratory Intensive Care Unit (RICU) and a respiratory endoscopy interventional suite, equipped with advanced ventilators and pulmonary function testing equipment. The department specializes in the staged treatment of chronic cough and asthma using an integrated approach of traditional Chinese and Western medicine. It performs bronchial interventions and specialized external therapies of traditional Chinese medicine to effectively improve patients' quality of life.
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Convenient Access
Located in central Guangzhou adjacent to Baiyun Mountain, accessible via multiple public transit routes.
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Patient reviews
h***7
Due to long-term lumbar disc herniation causing difficulty in walking, I recently sought consultation at the Guangdong Second Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital. The attending physician demonstrated exceptional expertise, significantly alleviating compression symptoms through precise Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) bone-setting manipulation. The doctor maintained a gentle demeanor and provided detailed instructions regarding daily rehabilitation. Following a period of acupuncture and manual therapy, my lower back pain has essentially disappeared, and the numbness in my lower limbs has significantly improved. My physical condition is steadily recovering, and I am deeply grateful for the doctor's professional diagnosis and treatment.
Anonymous User
For recurrent chronic bronchitis, I sought treatment at the hospital's Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Internal Medicine in early 2026. The diagnosis was thorough; the physician not only prescribed a targeted herbal formula but also patiently explained the pathological causes. The service was compassionate and comforting. After two weeks of medication, the frequency of coughing and shortness of breath significantly decreased, and breathing became much smoother. This experience demonstrated the unique advantages of TCM in managing chronic conditions, and the results exceeded my expectations.
Lin***sheng
I came to Guangdong Second Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital seeking integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment because I suffer from hypertensive heart disease and have been concerned about the side effects of Western medicine. The doctor was highly skilled and the treatment plan was rigorous. While adjusting the medication, the treatment was combined with traditional Chinese medicine acupoint application. During every follow-up visit, the doctor carefully inquired about changes in my indicators. Recent monitoring shows that my blood pressure has stabilized, and symptoms of palpitations and shortness of breath have been effectively controlled. The professionalism and patience of the medical staff have given me full confidence in the subsequent treatment.
j***y
The child had long-term nasal congestion and runny nose due to allergic rhinitis. We booked an appointment with a pediatric specialist at this hospital via Haodf Online. The doctor's consultation was highly professional, formulating a gentle plan of herbal nasal irrigation and oral medication tailored to the child's constitution. The doctor's kind demeanor significantly relieved the child's anxiety. After one course of systematic treatment, the rhinitis symptoms have significantly alleviated, and the child sleeps much more soundly at night. We are grateful to the doctor for resolving this long-standing issue with their professional expertise.
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