Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine

About

Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, also designated as the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, is the premier TCM institution in Zhejiang Province. Located in Hangzhou — one of China's most culturally rich and economically advanced cities — the hospital combines a deep tradition of Chinese medicine with the resources and standards of a wealthy coastal province. It serves as the provincial TCM referral center, the primary teaching hospital for Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, and a major center for TCM clinical research and international education in eastern China.

History & scale

Founded in 1931, the hospital is one of the older TCM institutions in China, predating by decades the wave of TCM hospitals established in the 1950s. With approximately 2,000 inpatient beds, it is a large TCM hospital operating from a campus in central Hangzhou. The hospital has been extensively modernized while maintaining its TCM character, with specialized clinical buildings for acupuncture, TCM internal medicine, orthopedics, and integrated Chinese-Western medicine. Its patient volumes are very high, reflecting both Hangzhou's population and the hospital's strong reputation across Zhejiang and the broader Yangtze River Delta.

Star specialties

The hospital is recognized for several strong TCM programs. Its TCM gastroenterology department is a national key specialty, applying classical formulas to chronic gastritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and functional gastrointestinal disorders. TCM respiratory medicine manages asthma, COPD, and chronic cough with herbal and acupuncture approaches. The acupuncture and tuina department is one of the most active in the Yangtze Delta region, treating pain, stroke rehabilitation, and neurological conditions. TCM oncology offers herbal adjunctive therapy integrated with conventional cancer treatment. Other notable programs include TCM gynecology (menstrual disorders, menopausal management), TCM orthopedics (bone-setting, manual therapy), and TCM dermatology. The hospital also runs an integrated Chinese-Western medicine program that has been influential in developing protocols combining TCM with modern medicine for complex diseases.

Achievements & recognition

As a Grade A Class A (三甲) TCM hospital and the teaching hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, the hospital is central to TCM education and research in one of China's most developed provinces. Multiple departments hold national key TCM specialty designations. The hospital has contributed to national TCM clinical guidelines and is active in TCM clinical research, including herbal pharmacology and acupuncture mechanism studies. It serves as a training base for TCM practitioners from across China and internationally.

International services

The hospital has an International Medical Center that handles overseas patient coordination, including English-language consultation support for major departments. Hangzhou's status as a major international business and tourism destination — and a hub for technology companies with large expatriate workforces — means the hospital has more routine exposure to international patients than most provincial TCM hospitals. Some senior TCM practitioners have experience treating international patients and can communicate TCM concepts and treatment plans in English. The hospital's location in Hangzhou places patients within reach of good hotels, an efficient public transport system, and one of China's most scenic urban environments — factors that enhance the experience of an extended treatment stay.

Why choose this hospital

For international patients, this hospital represents high-quality TCM care in one of China's most livable and internationalized cities. It is particularly strong for digestive disorders (TCM gastroenterology) and chronic respiratory conditions. The hospital's integrated Chinese-Western medicine program may appeal to patients who want TCM care that is explicitly coordinated with modern diagnostic and treatment approaches. Hangzhou's combination of modern infrastructure, cultural richness (West Lake, tea culture, historic temples), and good air quality makes it an attractive alternative to larger, more crowded, and more polluted Chinese cities for patients who will stay for extended treatment.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine located?

Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine is located in Hangzhou, China.

Is Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine a reputable hospital?

Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine is a Class III-A hospital — the highest tier in China's grading system, held by only about 5% of hospitals nationwide.

Can international patients visit Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine?

Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (+86-571-87077777).

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