Sapporo Asabu Neurosurgery Hospital
About
Sapporo Asabu Neurosurgical Hospital, operated by a medical corporation in Higashi-ku, Sapporo, has served as a single-specialty neurosurgical hospital supporting regional healthcare since its founding in 1985. In 2012, the hospital relocated to its current site with a newly constructed facility, further strengthening its medical services and equipment. A defining feature of the hospital is its 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year emergency care system, receiving approximately 1,300 ambulances annually. For high-urgency conditions such as stroke and head trauma, prompt interventions including emergency surgery, intravenous tPA therapy, and catheter-based thrombectomy are performed. Renowned as the first hospital in Hokkaido to introduce MRI, the facility currently operates four MRI units including a 3-Tesla MRI, enabling high-precision diagnostic imaging. With approximately 800 surgeries performed annually, the hospital employs specialist physicians across the fields of cerebrovascular disease, brain tumors, and spinal and vertebral disorders. In spinal and vertebral surgery in particular, the hospital has an annual record of over 400 procedures and is recognized for a level of expertise that draws patients from as far as Honshu. Following acute-phase treatment, a 365-day rehabilitation program is in place, supported by a well-staffed team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language therapists. The hospital also offers English-language assistance, credit card and electronic payment options, parking facilities, and barrier-free accommodations, providing an environment that meets the diverse needs of its patients.
