Hospital Overview
Institutional Foundation and Academic Role
Founded in 1960, Longhua Hospital affiliated with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine is one of China's earliest and most established academic medical centers specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). As a nationally designated tertiary Grade III Level A hospital, it integrates clinical care, medical education, and scientific research within a comprehensive academic healthcare system.
International Accreditation and Strategic Positioning
Longhua Hospital has achieved international recognition through Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, demonstrating alignment with globally recognized standards in patient safety, clinical governance, and quality management. The hospital serves as a national clinical research base, innovation center for TCM knowledge transmission, and a leading institution advancing evidence-informed integration of traditional and modern medicine.
Scale, Capacity, and Ongoing Development
Operating across multiple campuses in Shanghai with 1,750 inpatient beds, the hospital manages more than 4.15 million outpatient visits and approximately 63,000 inpatient discharges annually. Supported by nationally recognized clinical disciplines and distinguished medical scholars, Longhua Hospital continues to position itself as a global reference center for high-quality TCM practice, research translation, and international collaboration.
Key Highlights
Established Academic Medical Center (Since 1960)
One of China's first TCM clinical centers, affiliated with a leading medical university and functioning as a fully integrated academic hospital.
International Quality Accreditation
Accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI), reflecting compliance with internationally benchmarked standards in clinical quality, patient safety, and hospital governance.
National-Level Clinical and Research Leadership
- National TCM Clinical Research Base (covering two designated disease areas)
- National TCM Transmission and Innovation Center
- Multiple national and regional TCM clinical centers and key disciplines
Large-Scale Clinical Operations
- 1,750 hospital beds across multiple campuses
- More than 4.15 million outpatient visits annually
- Approximately 63,000 inpatient discharges per year
Strong Academic and Physician Leadership
- National TCM Masters and Yangtze River Scholars
- National-level chief scientists and distinguished professors
- Extensive doctoral supervision and structured physician training programs
Centers of Excellence
- 6 National Clinical Key Specialties
- Multiple nationally and municipally recognized specialty programs and clinical centers
Integrated Care Model
Combines traditional Chinese medicine with modern clinical practice, emphasizing evidence-based innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered care.
Institutional Governance and Mission
Guided by a quality-first, patient-centered philosophy, supported by structured academic succession systems and long-term institutional recognition for excellence within China's national health system.
Key Specialized Departments Overview
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Clinical Departments
TCM Oncology
The TCM Oncology Department provides comprehensive care for patients with malignant diseases through an evidence-informed integrative medicine model. Combining established TCM clinical frameworks with modern diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, the department develops individualized treatment plans aligned with contemporary oncology care pathways. Services focus on post-operative recovery, supportive care during chemotherapy, symptom management, and functional rehabilitation, with an emphasis on improving treatment tolerance, quality of life, and long-term patient outcomes.
TCM Orthopedics and Traumatology
This department specializes in the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and soft-tissue injuries. Standardized TCM interventions, including therapeutic manipulation (tuina), acupuncture, and herbal medicine, are applied within structured clinical protocols to reduce pain, restore mobility, and accelerate recovery. Orthopedics and Traumatology is recognized as a key specialty department within the hospital.
TCM Nephrology
The TCM Nephrology Department provides specialized management of kidney diseases using syndrome-differentiated, personalized treatment strategies integrated with modern clinical assessment. Care programs are designed to support renal function, reduce symptom burden, and complement conventional nephrology management. The department is recognized as one of the hospital's established specialty services.
TCM Breast Disease Center
Originating from a historically recognized surgical lineage, this department focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of both benign and malignant breast conditions, including breast cancer, mastitis, and hyperplasia. Clinical care integrates specialized TCM therapeutic techniques with contemporary diagnostic standards, supporting comprehensive and patient-centered breast health management.
TCM Gastroenterology
Dedicated to digestive system disorders, the Gastroenterology Department integrates classical TCM clinical expertise with modern medical technologies to deliver coordinated care. Recognized as a Center of Excellence, the department provides structured management programs for conditions such as functional dyspepsia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and chronic gastritis, emphasizing measurable symptom improvement and long-term disease management.
TCM Pulmonology
The Pulmonology Department specializes in chronic respiratory disease management using integrative therapeutic strategies. Herbal medicine, acupuncture, and supportive therapies are applied within standardized treatment pathways aimed at symptom relief, functional improvement, and respiratory health optimization.
TCM Anorectal Surgery
This specialty department focuses on anorectal conditions including hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and rectal prolapse. Utilizing validated TCM therapeutic approaches within defined clinical protocols, the department aims to achieve effective symptom control, functional recovery, and reduced recurrence rates. It is recognized as a designated specialty department of the hospital.
TCM Ophthalmology
The Ophthalmology Department provides TCM-based management of a wide range of eye diseases through herbal medicine, acupuncture, and related therapies integrated with modern ophthalmic evaluation. Departmental research has demonstrated progress in TCM approaches to Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG), including potential neuroprotective effects of herbal therapies and adjunctive intraocular pressure reduction through acupuncture. Ophthalmology is a recognized specialty department.
TCM Rheumatology and Pain Management
This department delivers integrated care for rheumatic and chronic pain conditions, including arthritis and immune-related musculoskeletal disorders. Treatment protocols focus on reducing inflammation, relieving pain and stiffness, and improving functional outcomes. Recognized as both a specialty department and a Center of Excellence, the program emphasizes multidisciplinary, integrative pain management aligned with international quality-of-care principles.
TCM Cholelithiasis Program
The TCM Cholelithiasis specialty provides non-surgical management options for gallstone disease. Therapeutic strategies aim to support biliary function, alleviate biliary colic, and promote stone management through individualized TCM treatment plans delivered under structured clinical supervision.
International Patient Services
Key Features of International Patient Services
Shanghai Longhua Hospital provides dedicated international medical services designed to support overseas patients through structured coordination, multilingual assistance, and internationally compatible administrative processes.
International services are primarily delivered through the hospital's VIP Clinic and Specialist Consultation Center, offering coordinated scheduling, enhanced privacy, and streamlined patient navigation.
1. Appointment Method
WeChat / App:
Follow the official WeChat account: 龙华医院国际医疗LHIMC to book appointments.
Phone:
Call (+86) 18917767605 for appointment booking (English service available).
Email:
lhimc@longhua.net
2. Fees & Payment
- Self-pay consultations (VIP / International Clinics): RMB 300-1,500 per visit
- Private inpatient accommodation: Approximately RMB 1,000-5,000 per day
- Surgery and treatment fees: Charged according to basic medical service pricing.
3. Outpatient Hours
Monday-Friday
Morning 08:00-11:30
Afternoon 13:30-17:00
3. Address Information
No. 725 Wanping South Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China
Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Outpatient: Building 1, 9th Floor
- Inpatient: Building 11, 17th Floor
3. Service Languages
Mandarin, English.