Founded in 1949, Nanjing Central Hospital (formerly Nanjing Municipal Government Hospital) is a Class A secondary comprehensive hospital committed to delivering state-of-the-art clinical healthcare, innovative scientific research and rigorous medical education. It is designated by the Jiangsu Health and Family Planning Commission as one of the referral centers offering diagnostic and therapeutic care of complex and rare disorders, as well as one of the earliest Jiangsu hospitals offering medical care to senior leaders . Hospital enjoys high reputation for its full range of disciplines, cutting-edge technologies and outstanding specialties in Jiangsu. Orthopedics Department are one of the earliest key medical specialties in Nanjing from 2006.