Dongcheng Li, DOM, AP

Dongcheng Li is a Florida licensed acupuncture physician. He holds a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine from the National Certifi cation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Dr. Li has practiced acupuncture and oriental medicine for more than 15 years in China and the U.S. He has two private practice in South Florida. He is specialized in pain management, sport medicine, internal diseases, gynecological diseases and geriatric diseases. For more information, visit www.globaltcm.com.

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Understanding the Challenges of U.S. Acupuncture Practice (Pt. 2)
July 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 07)
Analyzing Acupuncture Case Studies
October 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 10)
Three Tips to Help You Analyze the Acupuncture Case Studies of the NCCAOM Exam
July 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 07)
Case Studies and Answer Analysis for NCCAOM Exam in Foundation of Oriental Medicine
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Three Steps to Help You Pass the NCCAOM Licensing Exam
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