Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Founded in 1960, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a Grade III Class A TCM hospital combining clinical care, teaching and research. Its distinctive specialties include TCM oncology, orthopaedics, kidney disease, gallstone disease, rheumatology and digestive care. Medical, surgical, women’s and children’s departments and diagnostic services support an approach combining TCM traditions with integrated medicine.
History and campuses
Established in July 1960, Longhua was among China’s early TCM clinical bases. Its Xuhui campus is at 725 South Wanping Road and its Hangtou campus at 99 Hangdu Road, Pudong. Confirm the campus when booking.
Specialties and supporting care
Clinical areas include TCM oncology, orthopaedics, kidney disease, rheumatology and gallstone disease, alongside digestive, respiratory, eye, breast and colorectal care. These are supported by broader medical, surgical, women’s, children’s and diagnostic departments.
Research and representative expertise
The hospital has developed clinical research platforms for areas including cancer and degenerative musculoskeletal conditions. Shi Qi, recognised as a National Master of TCM, is a representative expert in its orthopaedic clinical and research tradition.
Preparing for a visit
Choose a specialty based on existing diagnoses and bring reports, imaging and a complete medication list. The treating clinician should assess treatment suitability and how TCM may be coordinated with other care.
Photos show selected areas of the labelled campuses. The hospital determines the campus for each visit, room arrangements and specialist schedules.