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◆ Class III-A TCM Hospital
The Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine
陕西中医药大学附属医院传统中医 · TCM
Founded in 1952, The Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine is a traditional Chinese medicine hospital in Xi'an, among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide.
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About
The Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine is the principal TCM teaching hospital in Shaanxi Province, located in Xi'an — one of the cradles of Chinese civilization and a city with deep historical connections to the origins of Chinese medicine. The legendary Yellow Emperor (Huangdi), the mythical progenitor of Chinese medicine whose name is attached to the Huangdi Neijing (the foundational text of TCM), is traditionally associated with the Shaanxi region. The hospital operates within this profound cultural context while providing comprehensive TCM clinical services, education, and research.
History & scale
Founded in 1952, the hospital has served Shaanxi for over 70 years. With approximately 1,500 inpatient beds, it is a substantial TCM hospital. Its location in Xi'an — the ancient capital where Chinese civilization took institutional form — gives its TCM practice a powerful symbolic resonance.
Star specialties
The hospital provides TCM internal medicine (gastroenterology, respiratory medicine, cardiovascular disease, nephrology), acupuncture and tuina, TCM orthopedics, TCM gynecology, and TCM pediatrics. It is engaged with the scholarly study of classical TCM texts, including those associated with the Shaanxi region's medical history. The hospital's practitioners apply classical formula-based approaches informed by this scholarly tradition. The hospital also has particular experience with diseases prevalent in the northwest Chinese population and environment.
Achievements & recognition
As a Grade A Class A (三甲) TCM hospital and the teaching hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, it is central to TCM education and research in northwest China. Multiple departments hold provincial or national key TCM specialty designations.
International services
International patient services are modest. Xi'an's status as a global tourism destination provides some international patient exposure — visitors to the Terracotta Warriors and other sites occasionally seek TCM care. The hospital's location in one of the world's most historically significant cities adds cultural depth to the medical experience. English-language support is limited; interpretation should be independently arranged.
Why choose this hospital
For international patients, this hospital offers TCM care in Xi'an — one of the most historically and culturally resonant locations for Chinese medicine in the world. The symbolic dimension of receiving TCM treatment in the ancient capital where so much of Chinese civilization originated may be meaningful for patients with a cultural or scholarly interest in Chinese medicine. Xi'an's status as a world-class tourism destination provides excellent visitor infrastructure for a combined medical and cultural journey.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine located?
- The Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine is located in Xi'an, China.
- Is The Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine a reputable hospital?
- The Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University 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 The Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine?
- Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (+86-29-33332222).
