Hakodate City Medical Association Hospital
About
Hakodate City Medical Association Hospital, located in Tomioka-cho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido, is a community-based hospital operated by the Public Interest Incorporated Association Hakodate City Medical Association. With internal medicine and diabetology/metabolic medicine as its primary specialties, the hospital works in close collaboration with local primary care physicians to support the health management of each individual patient. It offers a specialized approach to diabetes and metabolic disorders, and also serves as a long-term care destination for patients with chronic conditions. Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025, the hospital is a historic institution that has long played a vital role as a hub for regional medical cooperation in Hakodate. It has established a Community Medical Cooperation Center (Clover) to receive referral patients from primary care physicians, and is equipped with a cardiovascular catheterization laboratory to handle advanced examinations and treatments for internal medicine conditions. In terms of facilities, the hospital provides ample parking and features a barrier-free design, making it accessible for wheelchair users and elderly patients alike. Credit card and electronic payment methods are accepted, and English-language communication is available. The hospital is closed on Sundays, public holidays, and during the year-end and New Year period. Patients are advised to check the outpatient schedule in advance to confirm the attending physician before their visit.
