Iwase Hospital
About
Located in the heart of Fukushima Prefecture, this public general hospital has over 150 years of history since opening in 1872 (Meiji 5). With 18 clinical departments including internal medicine, gastroenterology, cardiology, neurosurgery, surgery, orthopedics, and obstetrics/gynecology, it serves as a core regional medical facility with 273 general beds and 6 infectious disease beds. The hospital is designated as an emergency designated hospital and regional disaster support hospital, maintaining a system for rapid emergency response including an in-hospital DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team). In recent years, it has actively introduced advanced medical technologies, achieving 100 surgical cases using the da Vinci Xi surgical support robot, and is well-equipped with major medical equipment including whole-body MRI, CT scanners, and endoscopic devices. As a designated clinical training hospital, it focuses on training young doctors, with a resident receiving the Excellent Presentation Award at the Japan Gastroenterological Society Tohoku Branch meeting in February 2026, earning high recognition in education and research. The hospital accepts credit cards and electronic payments, and provides parking and barrier-free facilities, with English language services available.
