Hisatsune Hospital
About
Hisatsune Hospital, located in Shime-machi, Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a comprehensive medical facility set on a large premises equipped with MRI and two operating rooms. While primarily offering gastroenterology and internal medicine, the hospital also specializes in orthopedic conditions affecting the shoulder and knee — including frozen shoulder, baseball shoulder, osteoarthritis of the knee, anterior cruciate ligament tears, and meniscus injuries — with a strong focus on sports injury treatment. A standout feature of the hospital is its 417 m² rehabilitation room, staffed by 39 physical therapists who deliver thorough rehabilitation medicine. The hospital is also actively advancing medical digital transformation, with initiatives including an online insurance eligibility verification system, My Number Card health insurance compatibility, and electronic prescription issuance (launched April 2025). English-speaking staff are available, and the facility accepts credit cards and electronic payments, with parking and barrier-free access fully in place, making it welcoming to patients from diverse backgrounds. Consultation hours are weekdays from 9:00 to 18:00 and Saturday mornings only; the hospital is closed on Sundays, public holidays, year-end/New Year, and the Obon period.
