Donan Rheumatology & Orthopedic Clinic
About
Located in the Ishikawa Gakuen-dori Medical Building in Ishikawa-cho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido, Dōnan Rheumatology & Orthopedics is an orthopedic clinic that widely treats immune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and collagen diseases, as well as degenerative joint disorders, lumbar spine conditions, and cervical spine conditions. The clinic focuses on arthritis and joint pain treatment, with conservative therapies such as medication and injections as the basic approach, and also provides referrals to appropriate medical institutions when surgery is deemed necessary. The scope of treatment is extensive, specializing in collagen diseases such as Sjögren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, and scleroderma, as well as degenerative knee and hip joint conditions, lumbar spinal stenosis, herniated discs, nerve entrapment syndromes such as carpal tunnel syndrome, and osteoporosis. Additionally, the clinic features a care system emphasizing ongoing treatment, including planned treatment of lower extremity wounds by physicians with over five years of orthopedic experience, and continued management to prevent secondary fractures after femoral neck fractures. In recent years, the clinic has introduced online consultations using Zoom, providing options for receiving examinations even when hospital visits are difficult. The facility is equipped with parking and is barrier-free accessible, making it a convenient environment for patients with physical limitations. The clinic's appeal also includes its high convenience, with English-language support and acceptance of credit cards and electronic payments.
