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Gastroenterology

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The Department of Gastroenterology has consistently adhered to the mission of "providing the best medical care for patients with digestive system disorders." Renowned throughout Southwest China and even nationwide for its exceptional medical expertise and first-class professional services, the department at West China Hospital is particularly celebrated for its expertise in diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal, liver, and hepatobiliary-pancreatic diseases. It serves as a leading center for the diagnosis and management of complex and critical digestive conditions in the Southwest region, and is recognized as a National Key Discipline as well as a Clinical Key Specialty designated by the Ministry of Health.

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Li Bojian

Li Bojian

Chief Physician

Master of Medicine, Chief Physician. Graduated from the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Beijing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (now Beijing University of Chinese Medicine) in 1968, and was admitted as a graduate student at the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (now the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences) in 1978. He completed his studies in 1980, earning one of the first-ever Master’s degrees in TCM, and subsequently conducted research on eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis under the guidance of Researcher Zhu Renkang. With over 50 years of experience in clinical practice of TCM, he has authored five personal monographs and co-authored more than 70 major medical works with other experts. Additionally, he has published over 60 individual academic papers and collaborated on more than 10 additional papers with colleagues. He played a key role in the research project "Study on the Treatment of Psoriasis Using Keping Formula," which earned the Ministry of Health’s Class A Achievement Award. Over the years, he has received numerous institutional awards from the Ministry of Health, the Beijing Municipal Government, and the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (now the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences). Dr. [Name] has also served as a member of the National New Drug Review Committee, Secretary of the Surgical Society of the China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and an Academic, Surgical, and Rehabilitation Committee Member of the Beijing Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Currently, he holds the position of Visiting Professor in the Graduate School of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences.

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