Sapporo Kita Clinic
About
Sapporo Kita Clinic, operated by the Medical Corporation Tosoukai, is located in Kita-18-jo, Kita-ku, Sapporo, just a 3-minute walk from Kita-18-jo Station on the Namboku Subway Line. Established in 1974 as Sapporo's first specialized dialysis clinic, this medical institution has been dedicated exclusively to dialysis treatment for 50 years, specializing in artificial dialysis internal medicine. The clinic provides comprehensive dialysis-related medical services including hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, shunt creation and repair, and echo-guided percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA). Operating hours are from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with regular services available on national holidays. The clinic also offers evening dialysis sessions, making it accessible for patients who have difficulty visiting during daytime hours. The facility can accommodate 42 simultaneous dialysis patients with 30 beds and 12 chairs. The medical team consists of dedicated dialysis physicians, nurses, clinical engineers, pharmacists, as well as registered dietitians and social workers who collaborate to provide team-based care. The clinic has established collaborative relationships with multiple medical institutions including Hokkaido University Hospital, enabling referrals for specialized medical care when needed. Notable features include English language support and electronic payment options. A dedicated parking lot with space for 40 vehicles is available for convenient access by car. Additional patient support services include transportation assistance, provision of dialysis meals, and accommodation for traveling dialysis patients.
