Ultrasound Medicine Department

Department Overview

Ultrasound medicine began to develop in 1961, making this institution one of the earliest in China to engage in both clinical ultrasound applications and research. In 1986, it became an independent department. Under the leadership of Professor Huang Chengxiao, the former honorary director, and currently Professor Luo Yan, the department has grown into a comprehensive unit offering a full range of subspecialties, seamlessly integrating ultrasound diagnosis with therapeutic interventions. Today, the department boasts a well-rounded structure that excels equally in medical education, research, and clinical practice. Its specialties include abdominal ultrasound (covering digestive and urinary systems), cardiovascular ultrasound, obstetrics and gynecology ultrasound, pediatric ultrasound, interventional ultrasound, as well as superficial and musculoskeletal ultrasound—and even point-of-care (POC) ultrasound for emergency, anesthesia, and critical care settings. The Ultrasound Department at West China Hospital of Sichuan University is recognized as one of the first key disciplines designated by the Ministry of Education (in 2007, under Imaging Medicine and Nuclear Medicine) and has also been honored as a National Clinical Key Specialty by the National Health and Family Planning Commission (in 2013, again in the field of Imaging Medicine and Nuclear Medicine).

Department Head

Wang Junhui

Associate Chief Physician

Medical Doctor and Associate Chief Physician. Graduated from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in 2012 with a Ph.D. in Traditional Chinese Medicine, specializing in dermatology within the field of surgical medicine. Currently working in the Department of Dermatology at Guang'anmen Hospital, where I engage in both clinical practice and medical research. In 2015, I completed a one-year advanced training program in the Department of Dermatology at Peking University First Hospital and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Institute of Dermatology. I have developed notable insights into the pathological diagnosis of skin diseases and the integrated approach of traditional Chinese and Western medicine for treating chronic, refractory skin conditions. Academic Affiliations: - Youth Committee Member, Skin and Venereal Disease Professional Committee, China Association for the Promotion of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Youth Committee Member, Skin and Venereal Disease Professional Committee, Beijing Association for Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine I have contributed to the authorship of three books and published nearly 10 papers in core academic journals. Additionally, I am the principal investigator of one National Natural Science Foundation project (a Young Scientists Fund initiative) and have actively participated in multiple provincial, ministerial, and national-level research projects. My research achievements have been recognized with awards from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences and the Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Scientific and Technological Progress.