TCM gynecology is a special branch in the practice of traditional Chinese medicine; it is closely associated with other branches especially internal medicine. A qualified TCM gynecologist mush have physician education and training from a well-recognized Chinese medicine institution and be familiar with a variety of medical knowledge such as anatomy, physiology, pathology and common disharmony patterns of diseases. They should also be knowledgeable in TCM holistic approaches of diagnosis and treatment. This is a basic requirement for judging whether a TCM gynecologist can diagnose accurately and employ therapies effectively. See article on "What to Expect From a TCM Doctor's Examination."

A qualified TCM gynecologist should properly understand both Western and Chinese medicine approaches. Secondly, a qualified TCM gynecologist should properly understand both Western and Chinese medicine approaches, so that he or she is capable of integrating the advantages of these two medical practices. An assessment by a knowledgeable practitioner is absolutely necessary for a safe and effective treatment. In many instances, combined treatment methods using both Chinese and Western medicine have had more favorable outcomes then using either system alone, in particular for some clinical difficulties.

From a patient's viewpoint, it is more important to choose a physician with abundant clinical experiences and a good knowledge base. Sometimes, this means choosing a veteran TCM physicians that may not have had formal schooling, but one who has trained extensively as an apprentice from a well known family practicing TCM medicine for generations. Their particularly rich empirical traditions are generally reliable with unique and efficient methods of treatment handed down over the centuries. This special physician group is also worth consideration.