Yueyang Hospital

Founded in 1952, Yueyang Hospital is a Grade A tertiary hospital specialising in integrated Chinese and Western medicine, combining clinical care, teaching and research. The hospital has approximately 1,100 beds.

The hospital is particularly recognised for its integrated Chinese-Western medical approach and non-pharmacological TCM therapies, with strong clinical expertise in Tuina, acupuncture, rehabilitation medicine, dermatology, colorectal and anal disorders, rheumatology and immunology, and comprehensive oncology.

Major Medical Fields & Specialties

• Tuina & Musculoskeletal Disorders：Specialises in the treatment of cervical spine disorders, lumbar disc herniation, degenerative lumbar conditions, frozen shoulder, knee osteoarthritis, acute and chronic soft-tissue injuries, and selected paediatric conditions, using Tuina and integrative medical approaches, with acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and modern rehabilitation where appropriate.
• Acupuncture Medicine：Specialises in the use of acupuncture, moxibustion and related TCM therapies for stroke-related sequelae, facial paralysis, Parkinson's disease, insomnia, headache, neck, shoulder, back and leg pain, as well as selected
• Integrative Rehabilitation Medicine：Specialises in rehabilitation assessment and treatment for patients recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, fractures and joint replacement surgery, as well as those with musculoskeletal pain and other neurological or movement disorders, combining modern rehabilitation training with Tuina, acupuncture, exercise therapy, physiotherapy and speech therapy.
• Dermatology：Specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, eczema, acne and other inflammatory, immune-related and complex skin conditions, combining internal and external Chinese herbal therapies with modern dermatological treatment.
• Colorectal & Anal Disorders：Specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of haemorrhoids, anal fistulas, anal fissures, perianal abscesses, complex fistulas, chronic constipation and other anorectal conditions, using integrative medical treatment, minimally invasive procedures and surgery where appropriate.
• Rheumatology & Immunology：Specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, vasculitis and other rheumatic and immune-related conditions, combining modern rheumatological care with Traditional Chinese Medicine.
• Comprehensive Oncology：Specialises in integrative care for patients with lung, gastric, colorectal, oesophageal, liver, breast and other solid cancers, combining systemic therapies, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture and rehabilitation as appropriate throughout treatment and recovery.
• Specialist Traditional Chinese Medicine Services：The hospital places particular emphasis on combining non-pharmacological TCM therapies with modern medicine.

Specialist services include Tuina, acupuncture, moxibustion, Chinese herbal medicine, rehabilitation therapy, “Winter Diseases Treated in Summer” therapies, traditional herbal paste programmes and preventive TCM health services.