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Prof. Zhang Xuezhi is the Director of the Institute of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine at Peking University. He is a physician and scientist specializing in ancient Chinese medicine. He also serves as the Deputy Head of the Department of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine at Peking University. The doctor has authored over 100 articles in SCI and international medical journals.

Specialization and Integrative Approach

Prof. Zhang Xuezhi combines traditional Chinese medicine with modern Western medical sciences. He treats complex neurological and geriatric conditions. Use of diverse methods includes acupuncture, medication, and advanced neuromodulation. This approach allows him to treat chronic disorders through integrative protocols.

The doctor performs and oversees several procedures:

• Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders – a procedure that uses implanted electrodes to regulate abnormal brain activity
• Surgical treatment and medication for Parkinson's disease
• Vagus nerve stimulation and surgical epilepsy management
• Gamma Knife and stereotaxic radiosurgery
• Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and Baclofen pump implantation

Dr. Zhang Xuezhi treats a variety of illnesses:

• Epilepsy
• Parkinson's disease
• Essential tremor
• Facial nerve neuritis
• Peripheral paralysis

Clinical Leadership Roles

Prof. Zhang Xuezhi holds positions at several Chinese medical institutions. He oversees departments across multiple Peking University hospitals. This work ensures the coordination of traditional and modern medical research.

• Director of the Institute of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Peking University
• Head of the Department of Integrative Medicine at Peking University First Hospital
• Head of the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Peking University International Hospital
• Academic Director of National Key Specialties for Traditional Medicine and Geriatrics

Academic and Professional Recognition

The doctor serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He also reviews for the Clinic of Modern Traditional Chinese Medicine and Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine. Prof. Zhang Xuezhi is a consultant for the Central Commission for Health and Talents of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

• Executive Director of the China Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Vice President of the Chinese Medical Association Branch of Integrative Medicine
• Vice President of the Beijing Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Chairman of the Professional Committee of Clinical Pharmacology
• Chairman of the General Hospital Committee of the Chinese Medical Association
• Chairman of the Working Committee of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Vice Chairman of the Professional Committee for Acupuncture Treatment
• Permanent Member and Deputy Secretary General of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Working Committee of the General Hospital
• Executive Director of the Beijing Association of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine