What Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine does

Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (北京中医药大学东方医院) is a public non-profit National Class III Grade A Traditional Chinese Medicine hospital founded in 1999 and operating under the Second Clinical Medical College of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. It runs a one-hospital, three-campus structure comprising the Fangzhuang main campus in Fengtai District, the Erqi western campus, and the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Zone campus, delivering integrated TCM-Western medicine services across 40+ clinical departments spanning neurology (brain disease), cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncology, orthopedics, endocrinology, hematology, rheumatology, dermatology, pediatrics, ophthalmology, ENT, urology, rehabilitation, acupuncture, and preventive medicine.

The hospital's core technology stack rests on a hybrid TCM-Western medicine clinical model. TCM modalities include herbal medicine, acupuncture, tuina, cupping, moxibustion, ear acupressure, and fire dragon jar therapy, layered with Western diagnostics (3T MRI, 128-slice CT, PET, ultrasound, endoscopy) and interventional/minimally invasive surgical capabilities. Proprietary clinical systems include the 20+ year Green Cancer Treatment philosophy, the integrated Morphology-Immunology-Cytogenetics-Molecular (MICM) hematology diagnostic system, a Qi-Blood Theory-based cardiovascular protocol, a Chronic Cough Diagnosis and Treatment Center with nearly 10,000 cases, a national advanced stroke center, and standardized non-pharmacological therapy protocols. The hospital also operates a National Drug Clinical Trial Institution, the Beijing Clinical Pharmacist Training Base, a Research-Oriented Ward pilot (stroke and dementia), and the Famous Doctor Hall with 50+ senior TCM-Western medicine specialists.

Revenue is generated through five streams: outpatient and inpatient medical service fees across 40+ departments; TCM pharmaceuticals and customized herbal prescriptions; preventive health examination packages (500-5,000 RMB tiers); diagnostic and imaging services; and teaching/research income as the BUCM Second Clinical Medical College. Patient acquisition runs through WeChat official account and mini-program appointments, the Beijing 114 platform, community health service center referrals via the medical consortium, and a dedicated International Medical Department. Beyond the three Beijing campuses, the hospital extends its brand through National Regional Medical Center partnerships with Dongfang Hospital Qinhuangdao and Dongfang Hospital Zaozhuang. Pricing operates under China's tiered medical insurance system, with basic consultation and inpatient costs covered by Beijing social medical insurance and specialty services charged per visit or per session.

Name

Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

Legal name

北京中医药大学东方医院

Website

https://dongfangyy.com.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine is a National Class III Grade A TCM hospital operating three Beijing campuses with 40+ clinical departments, delivering integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine to general public, government, elderly, and international patients, while serving as BUCM's Second Clinical Medical College.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Medical Service Fees: Outpatient and inpatient service fees from clinical departments including diagnosis, treatment, surgeries, and procedures. Major revenue stream from over 40 clinical departments serving thousands of patients daily.
2. TCM Pharmaceuticals and Herbal Prescriptions: Sales of TCM herbal medicines, patent medicines, and customized herbal prescriptions dispensed by hospital pharmacy department
3. Health Examination Services: Preventive medicine services including health assessments, physical examinations, and TCM constitution identification
4. Medical Technology Services: Revenue from diagnostic services including laboratory tests, imaging (CT, MRI, PET), pathology, nuclear medicine, and functional examinations
5. Teaching and Research Services: Income from clinical education, training programs for medical professionals, and research collaborations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dongfang Hospital is a National Class III Grade A Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) hospital operating three campuses in Beijing. It delivers integrated TCM-Western medicine clinical services across 40+ departments (neurology, cardiovascular, respiratory, oncology, gynecology, etc.), plus health examinations, preventive TCM care (治未病), acupuncture, tuina, and clinical research. It functions as the Second Clinical Medical College of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.

Product overview

Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine is a National Class III Grade A TCM hospital operating a three-campus structure (方庄院区/Fangzhuang Main Campus, 二七院区/Erqi Campus, 经开区院区/Economic Development Zone Campus). The hospital offers a comprehensive portfolio of medical services centered on integrated TCM-Western medicine treatment across 40+ clinical departments including neurology, cardiovascular, respiratory, gynecology, oncology, and surgery. Digital patient services are delivered through the WeChat mini-program and official account platform providing appointment booking, health record management, and report inquiries. The hospital operates specialized centers including the TCM Non-Pharmacological Therapy Center, Preventive Medicine Department (治未病科), Famous Doctor Hall (名医堂), and Research-Oriented Ward. The hospital serves as a National Regional Medical Center with partnerships in Qinhuangdao and Zaozhuang, providing academic exchanges and difficult case discussions. Medical education is supported through the Second Clinical Medical College of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine with undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 杏林东方TV (Xinglin Dongfang TV): Health education and medical science popularization video series platform operated by the hospital
• 东方医院小程序 (Dongfang Hospital Mini Program)

Products and services

• Clinical Department Services (临床科室服务) Comprehensive medical services across 40+ clinical departments including neurology, cardiovascular, respiratory, gynecology, oncology, and TCM-specialized departments. Services include inpatient care, outpatient consultations, and specialized treatment across three campuses (Fangzhuang, Erqi, Economic Development Zone).
• Health Examination Center (健康体检中心) Preventive healthcare service combining modern medical examination with traditional Chinese medicine theory. Includes routine physical examination, laboratory tests, imaging (ultrasound, CT, gastrointestinal endoscopy), TCM constitution assessment, meridian detection, and organ function evaluation.
• Preventive Medicine Department (治未病科) TCM preventive healthcare service established 1997 as one of the first national pilot units. Provides health assessment, health intervention for sub-health conditions, and health tracking. Specializes in early disease prevention using TCM concepts of '未病先防、既病防变、愈后防复'.
• TCM Non-Pharmacological Therapy Center (中医非药物疗法中心) Clinical application center for TCM non-pharmacological treatments including cupping, acupuncture, ear acupressure, fire dragon jar therapy, scraping therapy, and moxibustion. Provides standardized TCM nursing services across four specialized clinics.
• Research-Oriented Ward (研究型病房) Beijing TCM research-oriented ward pilot unit focusing on stroke and dementia as primary diseases. Integrates clinical research with real-world studies, IIT research, and registered clinical trials. Part of the real-world research and innovation center construction.
• Famous Doctor Hall (名医堂) & International Medical Department Premium TCM consultation service featuring over 50 internal and external medicine experts combining TCM and Western medicine. Includes national-level renowned TCM experts and Beijing municipal famous TCM experts. International Medical Department offers elegant environment with traditional Chinese medicine consultation, medicinal meal guidance, and cultural sharing services.
• Clinical Trial Institution (临床试验机构) National drug clinical trial institution providing clinical research services. The pharmacy department is designated as the first TCM clinical pharmacist training base in Beijing, offering GCP-certified clinical trial services.
• Tuina and Physiotherapy Department (推拿理疗科) TCM therapy center certified by Beijing TCM Administration in 2011. Provides traditional Chinese tuina massage combined with physical therapy for treating common neck, shoulder, waist, and leg pain and visceral diseases. Services include tuina, physical therapy, spinal correction, leg therapy, and pain management.
• National Regional Medical Center (国家区域医疗中心) National regional medical center providing difficult case discussions, expert consultations, and academic exchanges. Collaborates with Qinhuangdao and Zaozhuang branch hospitals to share quality medical resources and standardize diagnosis and treatment.
• Appointment Booking Service (预约挂号服务) Online appointment system through WeChat mini-program, official account, and 114 platform. Supports appointment booking up to 2 weeks in advance with 30-minute time slots, same-day booking available through official channel, and real-time doctor availability updates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 136,200+ outpatient visits annually for Digestive Department alone
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and core.

• Peking University Sixth Hospital (北大六院)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical research partnership for psychosomatic medicine department, establishing clinical research consortium for mental health services integration.
• Anding Hospital (安定医院)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partnership for psychiatric and psychosomatic disease research and treatment collaboration.
• Huilongguan Hospital (回龙观医院)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical research consortium partnership for psychiatric and mental health services.
• Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (北京中医药大学)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent university relationship providing academic leadership, research support, and clinical education framework. Hospital serves as the Second Clinical Medical College of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.
• National Medical Products Administration (国家药品监督管理局)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in National Regulatory Science Innovation Research Base, working on TCM drug supervision and clinical trial standards.
• Community Health Centers (社区卫生服务中心)moderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedical consortium (医联体) partnerships with community health centers for patient referral, hierarchical diagnosis and treatment, and health service coordination.
• Dongfang Hospital Qinhuangdao (东方医院秦皇岛医院)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Regional Medical Center partnership - hospital provides technical support, expert consultation, and management guidance to the Qinhuangdao branch.
• Dongfang Hospital Zaozhuang (东方医院枣庄医院)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Regional Medical Center partnership - hospital provides technical support, expert consultation, and management guidance to the Zaozhuang branch.
• Chinese Medicine Industry AssociationsmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeadership positions in national TCM specialty committees including Dermatology, Oncology, Brain Disease, and other specialties for professional standards development.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Capital Medical University): Capital Medical University's flagship TCM teaching hospital in Beijing. Comparable Class III Grade A TCM institution with similar specialty mix, municipal insurance designation, and emphasis on integrated TCM-Western medicine for the Beijing population.
• Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences: Another Class III Grade A TCM hospital under the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. Comparable integrated TCM-Western practice model, GCP clinical trial institution status, and national research footprint — directly comparable in mission and operating model.
• Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine: Sibling affiliated hospital under the same Beijing University of Chinese Medicine parent. Operates as another Class III Grade A TCM hospital in Beijing with comparable integrated TCM-Western medicine services, similar teaching role, and overlapping specialist pool — the most direct peer.
• Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences: Class III Grade A TCM hospital specializing in orthopedics and integrative medicine. Comparable TCM-Western integration model and similar teaching/research role, with overlapping patient segments in chronic pain, orthopedics, and rehabilitation.
• Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences: Top-tier TCM hospital under the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. Comparable Class III Grade A TCM institution with national-level specialty designations, large outpatient volumes, and leadership in TCM clinical research — a direct national peer in scale and reputation.

Regional players

• Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Top-tier Class III Grade A TCM teaching hospital in Shanghai with national key specialties. Operates the same integrated TCM-Western model and serves as a regional benchmark for TCM hospital scale and research output — comparable in category but operating in a different geography.
• Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Affiliated TCM hospital of Shanghai University of TCM with comparable three-campus-style structure, integrated TCM-Western practice, and national-level research designations. Closest comparable Eastern China TCM peer.

Broad incumbents

• China-Japan Friendship Hospital: Large Class III Grade A general hospital in Beijing directly operated by the National Health Commission. Competes for complex cases and specialist talent in the same Beijing market, and offers overlapping TCM-Western integration, but with a broader general-medicine portfolio rather than TCM specialization.
• Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH): China's most prestigious tertiary general hospital, located in Beijing. Competes for complex-case referrals, top specialists, and premium patient segments; overlapping in specialties like cardiovascular, oncology, and rare disease management, but does not specialize in TCM.
• Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University: Top-tier Beijing tertiary specialty hospital (neurosurgery/neurology) affiliated with Capital Medical University. Competes directly for complex neurological and stroke cases — a high-overlap specialty area for Dongfang's brain disease departments — but operates as a Western-medicine-led institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dfyy

Compliance3 records

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Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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