Shanghai Central Hospital of Putuo District was established in 1957. It is a Level III Class B general hospital integrating medical service, research and education. Currently, the hospital has 4 national key specialties, including TCM clinical oncology supported by Ministry of Health, clinical geriatrics endorsed by State Administration of TCM, and TCM general medicine and integrative medicine supported by State Administration of TCM. In addition, 4 key specialties are endorsed by Shanghai Municipal Government, including nephrology, ophthalmology, emergency medicine, and cardiovascular department
