History
Founded in 2009.
Honors and Recognitions
Key TCM Specialty of Guangdong Province
Shenzhen TCM Characteristic Specialty
Member unit of the National TCM Geriatrics Specialty Alliance
Deputy Chair Unit of multiple committees:
Geriatrics Professional Committee (World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies)
Geriatric Health and Chronic Disease Management Professional Committee (Guangdong Association of TCM)
Double Heart Medicine Professional Committee (Guangdong Association of TCM)
Chair Unit of Double Heart Professional Committee (Shenzhen Association of TCM)
Bianstone Warm Moxibustion and Yi Can Nursing Branch (Guangdong Nurses Association)
Awards include:
Guangdong High-Quality Nursing Service Demonstration Ward
Shenzhen March 8th Red Flag Collective
Shenzhen Women’s Civilization Post
Shenzhen Excellent Nursing Collective
Leadership
Former Administrative Director: Prof. He Xuping
Current Administrative Director & Academic Leader: Prof. Cheng Hong
Deputy Director: Associate Prof. Peng Shaolin
Research Focus
The department specializes in integrated TCM and Western medicine approaches for geriatric diseases, including:
Cardiovascular diseases
Endocrine disorders
Cerebrovascular diseases
Digestive diseases
Geriatric rehabilitation
Geriatric syndromes
Clinical Operations
Beds: 52 (across 2 wards)
Team Size: 35 medical staff
Notable Team Members:
1 Guangdong Provincial Famous TCM Physician
2 Shenzhen Famous TCM Physicians
1 Shenzhen Outstanding TCM Physician
4 Outstanding TCM Talents (Pengcheng Qihuang Project)
3 Shenzhen Health Elite Talents
3 Inheritors of Shenzhen Famous TCM Expert Experience
1 Shenzhen High-Level Professional Talent
2 Shenzhen Health Special-Post Professionals
Academic Supervision:
1 Postdoctoral Co-Supervisor
2 Doctoral Supervisors
4 Master’s Supervisors
Annual Volume:
Outpatient visits: ~50,000
Inpatient discharges: >1,800
Strategic Partnership
Supported by the Shenzhen Medical and Health "Famous Doctors, Hospitals, and Clinics" Project, the department has partnered with the team of Qihuang Scholar Prof. Zhu Mingjun from the First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of TCM to enhance clinical and research capabilities.
Subspecialties and Care Model
The department offers subspecialty care in:
Geriatric heart disease
Endocrinology
Encephalopathy
Spleen and stomach disorders
Respiratory and critical care
Rehabilitation
Geriatric frailty
Chronic disease management
Care Model: TCM-guided, integrated TCM-Western medicine, and multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach.
Key Services:
Comprehensive geriatric assessment
Geriatric rehabilitation
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing
Continuous geriatric care
Outcome: A closed-loop management system covering screening, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of geriatric diseases.
