Ishibe Motomi Clinic
About
Located in Odori Nishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Ishibe Clinic specializes in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) hip arthroplasty utilizing advanced navigation systems. The clinic director, Dr. Motomi Ishibe, graduated from Hokkaido University School of Medicine, completed clinical training at the University of Rochester in the United States, and served as Director of the Joint Replacement Center at NTT East Japan Sapporo Hospital for many years before establishing this clinic in 2008. As of December 2025, Dr. Ishibe has performed 11,077 hip replacement surgeries and is recognized as one of Japan's leading hip arthroplasty specialists. Annual performance data shows that in 2024, 528 surgeries were performed, including 503 MIS procedures, with a remarkable 0% dislocation rate. The entire facility features barrier-free design and offers medical services in English and Chinese, making it accessible to diverse patient populations. Additionally, the clinic's official YouTube channel is certified as a Japanese healthcare institution and continuously provides information on hip rehabilitation exercises and health education. This facility provides specialized medical care based on extensive experience and advanced surgical techniques for patients suffering from osteoarthritis of the hip and hip pain.
