1. History
Established in 2005, the Department of Gastroenterology has grown into a nationally renowned center for the diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders, integrating clinical care, education, research, prevention, and rehabilitation.
2. Honors & Accreditations
The department holds multiple prestigious designations:
Key Specialty, National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (NATCM)
National TCM Advantageous Specialty
High-Level Key Specialty, Guangdong Province
It is widely recognized as one of China's leading centers for spleen-stomach (digestive) disease management.
3. Leadership
Prof. Huang Minghe — Former Administrative Director
Prof. Li Jian — Former Administrative Director
Prof. Guo Shaoju — Former Administrative Director
Each made outstanding contributions to the department's development during their respective tenures.
4. Clinical Scope & Research
The department specializes in integrated TCM-Western medicine diagnosis, treatment, research, and education across four core domains:
Core Disease Areas:
Early gastrointestinal cancer and precancerous lesions
Hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases
Functional gastrointestinal disorders
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Integrated Care Model: The department has established a seamless "Precision Diagnosis—Minimally Invasive Treatment—Whole-Course TCM Intervention" clinical pathway.
5. Clinical Operations & Capacity
Human Resources:
2 National Famous Veteran TCM Doctor Inheritance Studios
2 Guangdong Province Famous TCM Doctors
3 Shenzhen Famous TCM Doctors
2 Doctoral Supervisors
11 Master's Supervisors
100+ staff members
7 sub-specialty clinical teams
Facilities:
128 modern inpatient beds
20 fully equipped digestive endoscopy suites
Advanced Endoscopic Equipment:
Ultra-high-definition gastroscopes and colonoscopes
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
Small bowel enteroscopy
Spyglass™ direct visualization system
Annual Clinical Volume:
Outpatient visits: 140,000+
Inpatient admissions: 5,000+
Endoscopic procedures: 50,000+
Academic Collaboration: Under Shenzhen's "Three Famous" Medical Project (Famous Doctors, Hospitals, and Clinics), the department partners with Prof. Tang Xudong's Spleen-Stomach Disease Research Team from Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. Prof. Tang is a Chief Research Fellow and Qihuang Scholar. This collaboration drives resource sharing and synergistic innovation, injecting strong momentum into the department's high-quality development.
6. Sub-Specialty Clinical Programs
The department leverages the full synergy of Chinese and Western medicine across its four core domains:
1) Early Gastrointestinal Cancer & Precancerous Lesions
High-definition endoscopic precision screening
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for minimally invasive treatment
Proprietary TCM formulations: Weiwei Granules (萎胃颗粒, Atrophic Gastritis Granules) and Jianpi Hewei Formula (健脾和胃方, Spleen-Strengthening and Stomach-Harmonizing Formula)
Rapid relief of gastric pain, fullness, and discomfort; effective management of atrophy and intestinal metaplasia
2) Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases
Gallbladder-preserving stone extraction
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
TCM appropriate techniques: acupuncture and Tui'an Yunjing (推按运经, Meridian-Pushing and Channel-Regulating) instrument therapy to reduce stone recurrence risk
3) Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Individualized TCM compound prescriptions
Proprietary formulations: Hewei Jiangni Formula (和胃降逆方, Stomach-Harmonizing and Counterflow-Descending Formula) and Jiawei Tongxie Formula (加味痛泻要方, Modified Painful Diarrhea Formula)
Multi-modal TCM therapies: acupuncture, moxibustion, catgut embedding, acupoint plastering, and auricular point therapy
Safe and effective regulation of gastrointestinal function
4) Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Double-balloon enteroscopy and capsule endoscopy for comprehensive evaluation
Biologics and small-molecule drugs for individualized therapy
Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)
Proprietary formulations: Shendai Yuyang Enema (参黛愈疡灌肠液, Ginseng-Indigo Ulcer-Healing Enema) and Lichang Formula (理肠方, Intestine-Regulating Formula)
Combined with moxibustion and herbal paste application for optimal TCM-WM synergy
7. Research, Education & Innovation
Talent Development:
~20 doctoral and postdoctoral trainees cultivated
Research Portfolio:
17 National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) projects
~40 provincial and municipal research grants
11 collaborative projects with Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, and Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
Intellectual Property & Publications:
20+ authorized patents
6 academic monographs
100+ published research papers
8. Vision & Mission
Building upon past achievements, the department will continue to explore new frontiers, injecting fresh vitality into patient health and the advancement of TCM-based gastroenterology.
