Plastic Surgery/Burn Unit

Department Overview

Founded in 1963, this nationally recognized specialized department integrates medicine, education, and research in the fields of traditional Chinese medicine and integrated Chinese-Western oncology, earning a prestigious reputation both domestically and internationally. Currently, the department serves as the National Regional Center for TCM Oncology Treatment and Diagnosis, as well as the Ministry of Science and Technology’s Key Innovation Team focused on "Strengthening Vital Energy and Nourishing Essence" in TCM oncology. It is also designated as a Key Discipline, Key Specialty, Key Research Laboratory, and Tier-3 Molecular Biology Laboratory for Cancer at the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Moreover, the department holds the leading position within the International Alliance of TCM Oncology and the China Alliance for TCM Oncology Prevention and Treatment. It serves as the supporting unit for academic organizations such as the Oncology Branch of the Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Oncology Committee of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies, and the Tumor Drug Research Professional Committee of the China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Additionally, it has been selected as the leading institution for the Collaborative Development Alliance of TCM Specialties in Oncology, the Capital Core Specialty under the National TCM Key Specialty Radiation Project (1+X+N), and hosts a Remote Consultation Center. The department is also home to a distinguished "Three Excellence" Teaching Team dedicated to standardized training programs for TCM resident physicians.

Department Head

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Master of Medicine, Chief Physician. Academic heir to Zhuang Guokang, a renowned veteran expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine appointed by the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SACM). In 1984, he was admitted to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (formerly Beijing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine), where he pursued a six-year program in the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Medicine in 1990. In 1996, he enrolled at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine to pursue graduate studies in the specialty of TCM Surgery and Dermatology, under the guidance of esteemed TCM dermatology experts Professor Li Xiumin and Professor Qu Xing. In 1999, he successfully obtained his Master’s degree in TCM Surgery and Dermatology. Since 1999, he has been working continuously in the Department of Dermatology at Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. In 2001, he underwent a year-long advanced training program in the Department of Dermatology and Venereology at Peking Union Medical College Hospital. From 2012 to 2015, he studied under Professor Zhuang Guokang, a distinguished national-level mentor in integrated traditional and Western medicine dermatology, and became an academic heir to the fifth batch of renowned veteran TCM experts designated by the SACM. He previously served as a committee member of the first-ever Dermatology and Venereology Professional Committee of the Beijing Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine. With over 30 years of clinical experience, he has skillfully integrated insights from various medical schools, seamlessly combining classical principles with modern diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. His treatment philosophy emphasizes "comprehensive regulation" and "integrated internal-external therapies," with a strong focus on organ-based syndrome differentiation. He has conducted in-depth research on common skin conditions, particularly psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, senile pruritus, acne, postherpetic neuralgia, urticaria, and pigmentary skin disorders, achieving remarkable clinical outcomes. Notably, his research project titled "Clinical and Experimental Study on the Treatment of Common Psoriasis with Blood Heat Syndrome Using Xiao Yin Jie Du Yin" won the Ministry of Education Science and Technology Achievement Award and received third prize from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. Additionally, his study on "Comprehensive TCM Treatment and Basic Research on Common Psoriasis" was honored with the Second Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress by the China Association of Chinese Medicine. In terms of scientific research, he has actively participated in multiple projects at the Department of Dermatology, Guang’anmen Hospital, focusing on psoriasis, acne, eczema, and other skin conditions. He has also led and completed a research project titled "Clinical Study on the Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia in the Elderly Using the Method of Tonifying Qi, Activating Blood Circulation, and Relieving Pain." To date, he has authored or co-authored four major publications, including the *Clinical and Therapeutic Manual of Common Skin Diseases: Integrating Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine*. He has also contributed as a co-author to six additional books. Since joining the field, he has published over 20 scholarly papers, including notable works such as "Professor Zhuang Guokang’s Experience in Treating Plaque Psoriasis Based on Blood Stasis Theory," "Treating Postherpetic Neuralgia in the Elderly Through the Perspective of Deficiency and Stasis," and "Clinical Insights into Using Wind-Dispelling Therapy for Itchy Skin Conditions."

Department Updates

Latest updates from the department

Professor Wei Li's orthopedics team publishes in eLife, revealing cellular and molecular characteristics associated with anterior cruciate ligament degeneration.

On July 21, 2023, the third event in the series titled "Party Building Leading Collaborative Development and High-Quality Medical Resources Flowing Downward," organized by the Department of Orthopedics at West China Hospital of Sichuan University, was successfully held at West China Guang'an Hospital of Sichuan University. Led by Professor Ning Ning, Director of the Orthopedic Nursing Discipline at the Orthopedics Party Branch of West China Hospital; Professor Chen Jiali, Head Nurse of the Orthopedics Department; Professor Zhou Quan, Secretary of the Surgical (Joint) Party Branch at West China Guang'an Hospital; and Professor Chen Hua, Head Nurse of the hospital's surgical division, the event brought together over 50 participants, including representatives from the West China Orthopedics Party Branch, as well as party members and cadres from various departments within the surgical area of West China Guang'an Hospital.

2023-12-15

Associate Professor Ma Ji's team from the Abdominal Tumor Ward has published a paper in Cancer Communications, systematically outlining the interplay between ferroptosis and antitumor immunity within the tumor microenvironment.

2023-12-15