1. History
Founded in 1990, theDepartment of Nephrology has evolved into a nationally recognized center ofexcellence for kidney disease care, research, and education.
2. Honors &Accreditations
The department holdsmultiple prestigious designations at the national, provincial, and municipallevels:
National-Level Honors:
Key Clinical Specialty, National Administration ofTraditional Chinese Medicine (NATCM)
Key Nephrology Specialty, NATCM 11th Five-YearPlan (2006–2010)
Key TCM Discipline, NATCM 12th Five-Year Plan(2011–2015)
National Key Clinical TCM Specialty
Provincial-Level Honors:
Key Nephrology Specialty, Guangdong Province 10thFive-Year Plan (2001–2005)
High-Level Key Clinical Specialty, GuangdongProvince
Municipal-Level Honors:
One of Shenzhen's First Key Medical Disciplines inNephrology
Key Clinical TCM Specialty, Shenzhen
Academic Leadership Roles:
Vice-Chairman Unit, National TCM NephrologySpecialty Committee
Chairman Unit, TCM Nephrology Specialty Committee,Guangdong Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine
3. Leadership
Prof. Li Shunmin — Academic Leader
Prof. Yang Shudong — Academic Leader
Prof. Xiong Guoliang & Prof. Zheng Yihou —Former Administrative Directors (served successively, with outstanding contributionsto departmental development)
Prof. Zeng Youjia — Department Head (since 2025)
4. Clinical Scope &Research
The department specializesin the integrated TCM-Western medicine diagnosis, treatment, research, andeducation of kidney diseases, including:
Primary Kidney Diseases:
Chronic renal failure / Chronic kidney disease(CKD)
Chronic nephritic syndrome
IgA nephropathy
Membranous nephropathy
Secondary Kidney Diseases:
Diabetic nephropathy
Urolithiasis (urinary tract stones)
Renal Replacement Therapy& Vascular Access:
Hemodialysis and vascular access surgery
Peritoneal dialysis
TCM-Defined KidneyDisorders:
Kidney-related lumbago (lower back pain)
Kidney-related frequency-urgency syndrome
Ranking: Ranked 16th nationwide in the 2024 China Academyof Chinese Medical Sciences Specialty Influence Index.
5. Clinical Operations& Capacity
3 inpatient wards with 123beds
122 medical staff, including:
2 Guangdong Province Famous TCM Doctors
5 Shenzhen Famous TCM Doctors
8 Doctoral Supervisors
15 Master's Supervisors
Annual Clinical Volume:
Outpatient visits: ~140,000
Inpatient admissions: 4,100+
Dialysis sessions: 43,000+
Specialty surgeries: 400+
Long-term follow-up patients: 500+ (hemodialysisand peritoneal dialysis)
Specialty Clinics:
CKD Chronic Disease Management Clinic
IgA Nephropathy Clinic
Chronic Renal Failure Clinic
Membranous Nephropathy Clinic
Diabetic Nephropathy Clinic
Hemodialysis Vascular Access Clinic
Peritoneal Dialysis Clinic
6. Academic Collaboration& Heritage
Under Shenzhen's "ThreeFamous" Medical Project (Famous Doctors, Hospitals, and Clinics), thedepartment has successively partnered with:
National TCM Master Prof. Zhang Daning and histeam
Prof. Zhang Mianzhi from Tianjin Institute ofTraditional Chinese Medicine
To preserve and transmitthe academic legacy of renowned senior TCM practitioners, the department hasestablished:
National TCM Master Zhang Daning Studio
Guangdong Province Famous TCM Doctor Luo JijieStudio
Guangdong Province Famous TCM Doctor Li ShunminStudio
7. Innovation, Research& Achievements
Proprietary Formulations:
The department hasdeveloped a series of hospital-based preparations and consensus prescriptionsthat fully leverage TCM advantages, including:
Shenyanxiao Granules (肾炎消颗粒, Nephritis-Resolving Granules)
Shenshuifu Granules (肾衰复颗粒, Renal Failure Recovery Granules)
Niaoshiqing Granules (尿石清颗粒, Urinary Stone-Clearing Granules)
Based on the"Spleen-Strengthening and Kidney-Tonifying" (健脾益肾) academic theory and correspondingherbal formulations, these treatments have demonstrated significant efficacyand earned multiple national, provincial, and municipal awards.
Innovative Technology:
The department'sself-developed Remote PD Follow-Up System has reduced the risk of heart failurein peritoneal dialysis patients by 74%. This achievement has received:
Guangdong Provincial Medical Science andTechnology Award
National Excellence Case Award
Research Portfolio:
50+ national, provincial, and municipal researchprojects
~30 million RMB in total research funding
10+ edited or co-edited monographs and clinicalguidelines
20+ authorized patents
~20 national, provincial, and municipal awards
300+ published academic papers
8. Vision & Mission
"Inheriting theessence of Qi-Huang, safeguarding the root of kidney vitality."
Future Goal: To establish a National TCM Nephrology RegionalDiagnosis and Treatment Center.
Strategic Priorities:
Deepen the synergisticintegration of medical care, education, research, and industry (医教研产)
Integrate moderndiagnostic and therapeutic technologies
Build a comprehensivesyndrome differentiation and treatment system spanning the entire kidneydisease continuum
Place patient needs at thecore, constructing a distinctive medical service framework of "precisiondiagnosis, whole-course management, and holistic mind-body treatment"
