Shanghai Guanghua Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine

Shanghai Guanghua Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine

star 4.50 · 60 Reviews location_on Shanghai
verifiedClass A tertiary hospital of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine verifiedAffiliated Hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Est. 1958
Ranking Class A tertiary hospital in Shanghai with a focus on orthopedics and rheumatology through integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine
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1958
Established
412+
Beds
800K+
Annual outpatients
15K+
Annual surgeries
Chinese, 英语
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About the hospital

Shanghai Guanghua Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine is a Class A tertiary hospital specializing in orthopedics and traumatology, rheumatic diseases, joint disorders, rehabilitation medicine, and integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine. It is also an affiliated hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The hospital has extensive experience in degenerative joint disease, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoporosis, neck, shoulder, low back, and leg pain, as well as perioperative rehabilitation, and has developed a care pathway that combines traditional Chinese medicine syndrome differentiation and treatment, precise Western medical assessment, minimally invasive surgery, and systematic rehabilitation. Its main strengths lie in the collaboration between orthopedics and rheumatology/immunology subspecialties, combined Chinese and Western approaches to controlling chronic inflammation and pain, enhanced postoperative recovery, and continuous management of musculoskeletal conditions in older adults. As an important center for integrated orthopedics and rheumatology in Shanghai, the hospital is well recognized by local patients, and is particularly suitable for patients who need long-term follow-up, conservative treatment, and integrated postoperative rehabilitation management.

Why choose this hospital

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Strength in Orthopedics and Traumatology

Specializes in orthopedics and traumatology, joint disorders, spinal conditions, and chronic pain management, with an integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine care model.

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Rheumatology and Immunology Focus

Has substantial clinical experience in the long-term management of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, and other chronic conditions.

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Integrated Rehabilitation Care

Covers conservative treatment, perioperative care, and functional rehabilitation, making it suitable for postoperative recovery and long-term chronic disease management.

Top specialties

13 departments

Gynecology

No publicly available ranking information was found in authoritative ranking lists.

Based on publicly available information from the Gynecology Department of Shanghai Guanghua Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, the department focuses on the integrated diagnosis and treatment of common, frequently occurring, and selected complex gynecologic conditions.

Oncology

A key clinical specialty in Shanghai Municipality, integrating the distinctive features of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine

Specializing in the integrated treatment of malignant tumors with traditional Chinese and Western medicine, combining chemotherapy and radiotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and traditional Chinese medicine-based supportive care, with an emphasis on reducing toxicity, enhancing efficacy, controlling symptoms, and improving quality of life.

Acupuncture Department

Based on Shanghai’s development of distinctive specialties in integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine

The department primarily provides acupuncture, moxibustion, tuina, and integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine therapies. It serves patients with neck, shoulder, low back, and leg pain, neurological disorders, facial paralysis, insomnia, and subhealth management, with an emphasis on syndrome differentiation and individualized rehabilitation.

Orthopedics and Traumatology

Shanghai Municipal Specialty Department for Orthopedics and Traumatology with Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine

Specializes in the integrated treatment of fractures, joint injuries, degenerative spine conditions, and soft tissue injuries, with both surgical and rehabilitation care.

Department of Tuina

Combines traditional Chinese tuina techniques with acupuncture and rehabilitation assessment, focusing on neck, shoulder, lower back, and leg pain, spine-related disorders, and soft tissue injuries, with an emphasis on individualized treatment and functional recovery.

Emergency Department

Key emergency and critical care department of the hospital

Responsible for initial evaluation, resuscitation, and transfer of critically ill and emergency patients, with expedited pathways for chest pain, stroke, trauma, and other time-sensitive conditions. It has the capacity for rapid assessment, life support, and coordinated multidisciplinary treatment.

Leading experts

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Gu Liqiang

Chief Physician

Diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic tumors and cervical diseases

35 years experience

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Zhu Ziling

Chief Physician

Diagnosis and treatment of gynecological inflammation and endocrine disorders

30 years experience

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Qin Zhang

Associate Chief Physician

Diagnosis and treatment of menstrual disorders and common gynecological conditions

25 years experience

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Shen Hong

Associate Chief Physician

Outpatient diagnosis and treatment of cervical diseases and gynecological conditions

20 years experience

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Wang Yi

Chief Physician

Comprehensive treatment of malignant tumors and integrative Chinese and Western medicine care

30 years experience

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Zhou Ying

Chief Physician

Medical oncology treatment and integrated intervention with traditional Chinese medicine

28 years experience

Getting there

Typical flight duration to Shanghai

flight Taipei ~1.5h flight Seoul ~1.5h flight Hong Kong ~2h flight Macau ~2h flight Osaka ~2h flight Tokyo ~2.5h flight Manila ~2.5h flight Hanoi ~3h
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Faster Access to Local Care

Compared with the common several-week to several-month waiting periods for orthopedic and rheumatology appointments in Europe and the United States, care in Shanghai can often significantly reduce the time to initial consultation and follow-up visits, making it suitable for patients who need continuous treatment.

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Cross-Border Cost Savings

For long-term management of musculoskeletal chronic diseases, rheumatic and immune conditions, and rehabilitation therapy, receiving standardized care locally in China usually costs less overall in transportation, accommodation, and long-term follow-up than traveling to high-end medical institutions in Europe, the United States, or East Asia.

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Continuity of Follow-Up

The hospital can more easily coordinate with patients' families, community rehabilitation services, and China's health insurance payment system, making it suitable for patients who need long-term follow-up visits and prescription adjustments.

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Patient reviews

4.50 star · 60 Reviews
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I have lived with rheumatoid arthritis for many years, and recently severe joint swelling and pain began to significantly affect my daily life. I came to Guanghua Hospital after hearing positive recommendations. The physician was highly skilled and carefully adjusted my integrative Chinese and Western medicine treatment plan. They were also patient and attentive, providing detailed answers to all my concerns. After several months of structured treatment, the swelling and pain have significantly improved, the duration of morning stiffness has been greatly reduced, and my inflammatory markers have largely returned to normal. I am very grateful for the physician’s compassionate and skilled care.

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I have had rheumatoid arthritis for many years, and my condition recently worsened, so I came to Guanghua Hospital for treatment. The doctor was not only highly skilled and very accurate in the diagnosis, but also extremely patient and attentive, answering all of my questions in detail. After this period of integrated treatment with traditional Chinese and Western medicine, the swelling and pain in my joints have now eased significantly, and all inflammatory markers were also back to normal at the follow-up visit. I am very grateful for the doctor’s careful treatment, which has helped me return to a normal quality of life.

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I have had rheumatoid arthritis for many years, with severe swelling and pain in the finger joints of both hands, which has affected my daily life. This year, I visited Guanghua Hospital. The doctor not only demonstrated strong clinical expertise and accurately assessed the stage of my condition, but also provided very patient and careful care, answering all of my questions. After several months of integrated treatment with traditional Chinese and Western medicine, the swelling and pain in my joints have now been significantly relieved, my morning stiffness has shortened, and the latest follow-up examination shows that all inflammatory markers have returned to normal. I am very grateful for the doctor’s careful treatment!

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Undisclosed patient

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I have had rheumatoid arthritis for five years, and the severe joint pain and swelling have significantly affected my daily life. During my visit to Guanghua Hospital, the doctor made an extremely accurate diagnosis and demonstrated excellent medical expertise, developing a personalized integrative treatment plan combining traditional Chinese and Western medicine for me. The doctor was also very kind and patient, answering my questions carefully and thoroughly. After recent systematic treatment, my joint pain and swelling have now been significantly relieved, my morning stiffness has been greatly shortened, and my inflammatory markers have basically returned to normal. My quality of life has improved greatly. I am very grateful!

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