International Clinic of Qingdao Municipal Hospital (ICQD)

The International Clinic of Qingdao Municipal Hospital (ICQD) was established in 2003 as the city's first outpatient clinic designed to serve the expatriate community in Qingdao. Over more than a decade of development, the International Clinic has adhered to international standards, emphasized a patient-centered approach, and committed itself to providing high-end medical services that are excellent and reassuring. The physician team is composed of multi-national doctors, all of whom have received systematic training abroad and are fluent in both English and Chinese. The nursing team is selected from the permanent nursing staff of Qingdao Municipal Hospital and is proficient in English, Korean, and Chinese. The International Clinic strictly follows international clinical guidelines and provides individualized, high-quality services.

While pursuing clinical excellence, the International Clinic places great emphasis on a warm and considerate departmental culture. Our doctors and nurses not only possess outstanding professional skills but also offer sincere care at all times, striving to help you achieve a healthier life. In addition, the International Clinic is supported by a highly competent service assistant team and a team of multilingual volunteers, ensuring that you receive prompt and attentive assistance throughout your medical experience. In addition to an appointment-based system, the International Clinic also offers a direct-billing payment model for contracted clients, providing you with the most seamless healthcare experience.

The work of the International Clinic receives full support from all departments within the hospital and shares access to the hospital's international cooperation resources. This enables us to meet the diagnostic and treatment needs of various diseases as well as international referral requirements. To ensure medical quality, all operations of the International Clinic are strictly monitored by the hospital's International Department in accordance with international standards, giving you complete peace of mind.

Thanks to its high-quality services, the International Clinic is the preferred medical provider for more than ten domestic and international insurance companies, and is also a designated medical institution for the Qingdao Foreign Affairs Office, the Taiwan Affairs Office, the Seafarers' Club, and other organizations. To meet the demand for premium medical services among certain domestic patients, the International Clinic has launched a VIP membership program based on its decade of experience in international services, catering to high-end domestic clients and those with premium health insurance.

I. Clinical Specialties at the International Clinic include: General Practice, Pediatrics, Otolaryngology (ENT), Traditional Chinese Medicine (with a focus on acupuncture and physiotherapy), Stomatology (including dental implants and orthodontic/aesthetic dentistry), Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine, Medical Consultations, Mental Health Counseling, Health Checkups, Travel Health Consultations, Internal Medicine Subspecialties, Surgical Subspecialties, International Referral Services, and other services.

1. General Practice

In line with international practice, the International Clinic offers a General Practice department that meets international standards. Our general practitioners are U.S.-trained family physicians and physicians who have trained abroad in both internal medicine and surgery. Our GPs possess broad clinical perspectives and strong analytical skills, and strictly adhere to international diagnostic and treatment guidelines to provide you with accurate and timely clinical assessments. Should specialist consultation be required, the International Clinic will arrange for in-hospital or out-of-hospital expert consultations at the earliest opportunity.

2. Pediatrics

The International Clinic's Pediatrics department provides diagnosis and treatment for children of all ages with various pediatric conditions, as well as well-child checkups and health screenings, and offers comprehensive health counseling and disease prevention guidance for children and adolescents.

3. Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Leveraging a multidisciplinary approach, the International Clinic has established an Allergy and Clinical Immunology specialty that addresses a range of allergic and immunologic conditions, including allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, and dermatitis. Services include allergen testing, disease assessment, and the provision of individualized, holistic treatment plans, along with real-time health recommendations.

4. Otolaryngology (ENT)

The International Clinic's Otolaryngology department offers comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for a wide spectrum of ear, nose, throat, and head-and-neck conditions. Our specialists are skilled in the management of allergic rhinitis, pharyngitis, tinnitus, hearing loss, and other conditions, and can provide surgical treatment options as needed.

5. Stomatology (Dentistry)

The International Clinic's Dental department was among the first in Qingdao to offer dental implant services. Dentists from the United States and South Korea adhere to strict international standards in treating a full range of adult and pediatric dental issues, including periodontal disease, fillings, extractions, dentures, and implants, while also providing education on dental prevention.

6. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

The International Clinic's TCM department specializes in acupuncture and offers distinctive therapies such as moxibustion, ginger moxibustion, and sanfu moxibustion. Dr. Kim Hyoung-ho, from South Korea, has studied under acupuncture masters in both China and Korea and is skilled in using specialized herbal medicine and acupuncture to treat various conditions, pain, and constitutional imbalances. Specialty clinics include TCM pain management, TCM weight management, and TCM constitutional regulation.

7. Dermatology

The International Clinic's Dermatology department is equipped to treat common dermatological conditions and address aesthetic skin concerns. Dr. Li Li studied aesthetic dermatology in Japan and is proficient in using advanced instruments and molecular nutritional therapies to treat and improve skin conditions, helping you maintain healthy, youthful skin.

8. Health Checkups

The hospital's Health Examination Center, staffed by a full team of professionals and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, is the largest and most professional examination center within Qingdao's healthcare system and has long provided professional-level health screening services. In collaboration with the Examination Center, the International Clinic offers a variety of individualized health checkup packages, customized corporate or group health screenings, and premium health examinations for VIP contracted clients. International Clinic experts provide comprehensive health recommendations and, upon request, can establish health records and arrange meticulous follow-up services.

II. Service Features of the International Clinic:

Independent clinic area and consultation rooms, modern and high-standard facilities, and a high-quality medical environment decorated in international style and culturally appropriate settings.

Physicians from the United States, South Korea, and Chinese doctors trained abroad, with specialists from Qingdao Municipal Hospital attending or consulting for specific cases.

Multilingual professional nurses (English, Korean) and volunteers (Korean, Japanese) providing guided assistance, greatly facilitating patient visits.

All medical materials are from internationally recognized brands, with the strictest sterilization procedures and absolute sterile single-use supplies.

Care processes designed according to advanced international models, providing tailored and individualized services. An appointment system reduces patient waiting times.

Establishment of medical records based on patient needs, ensuring a systematic approach to disease management while safeguarding patient privacy.

Health examination services with personalized screening plans tailored to each patient's characteristics.

International referral services based on the patient's condition and needs, supported by a strong network of international collaborations.

Comprehensive post-visit follow-up services, including post-consultation advice, collection of service feedback, and timely responses to continuously improve service quality.

III. Patient Guide to the International Clinic

To save your time, the International Clinic of Qingdao Municipal Hospital operates on an appointment-based system:

Phone Appointment: Please provide valid identification information (e.g., foreign passport, Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan residents, VIP membership card, or contracted insurance card).

Visit: Present your medical records and registered identification at the International Clinic at your scheduled appointment time.

Walk-in Patients: If you come without an appointment, our nurses will do their best to accommodate urgent needs based on the current patient load.

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