Shanghai Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Founded in 1954, Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a Grade A tertiary comprehensive hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine integrating clinical care, teaching and research.

The hospital has distinctive clinical strengths in TCM paediatrics, neurological disorders, mental and sleep-related conditions, oncology, orthopaedics and traumatology, otolaryngology, and comprehensive Traditional Chinese Medicine care, while also incorporating modern diagnostic and treatment technologies within an integrative Chinese-Western medical approach.

Major Medical Fields & Specialties

• TCM Paediatrics：Specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory, digestive and growth-related conditions in children, including asthma, recurrent respiratory infections, pneumonia, gastrointestinal dysfunction, malnutrition and selected neurobehavioural conditions, using Chinese herbal medicine, acupoint application, Tuina and other TCM therapies.
• Neurological Disorders：Specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of stroke and its after-effects, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, headache, myasthenia gravis and other neurological conditions, combining Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, rehabilitation and modern neurological care.
• Mental Health & Sleep Medicine：Specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of insomnia, anxiety, depression and other conditions related to mood, sleep and psychological wellbeing, using TCM syndrome differentiation, Chinese herbal medicine, non-pharmacological therapies and modern sleep medicine where appropriate.
• Comprehensive Oncology：Specialises in integrative Chinese-Western medical care for patients with lung cancer, breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancers and other malignant tumours, including the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine to support cancer treatment, help manage treatment-related symptoms and support rehabilitation and long-term care.
• Orthopaedics & Traumatology：Specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of fractures, dislocations, cervical spine disorders, lumbar disc herniation, osteoporosis and other bone, joint and soft-tissue conditions, combining TCM bone-setting techniques, manual therapy, external herbal treatments and modern orthopaedic care.
• Otolaryngology：Specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the ear, nose and throat, including chronic inflammatory conditions, vocal cord disorders and selected complex ENT conditions, combining Chinese herbal medicine, local TCM therapies and modern otolaryngological techniques.
• Acupuncture, Pain Management & Rehabilitation：Specialises in the use of acupuncture, Tuina and other non-pharmacological TCM therapies for neck, shoulder, back and leg pain, neurological dysfunction, chronic pain and selected movement disorders, supported by modern rehabilitation techniques to help improve pain and functional recovery.
• Specialist Traditional Chinese Medicine Services：The hospital provides a range of traditional treatment and health management services, including Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, Tuina, acupoint application, “Winter Diseases Treated in Summer” therapies and traditional winter tonic programmes.

Advanced Medical Equipment

The hospital is also equipped with modern diagnostic and treatment technologies, including MRI, 64-row 128-slice CT, digital subtraction angiography (DSA), digital radiography (DR), focused ultrasound treatment systems and active rehabilitation equipment, supporting integrative medicine, diagnostic imaging, oncology and rehabilitation services.