Kawabata Internal Medicine Clinic
About
Located in Shinhassamu, Teine-ku, Sapporo, Kawabata Internal Medicine Clinic is a community-focused clinic specializing in internal medicine. In addition to its easily accessible location facing Co-op Sapporo Shinhassamu store along Shitateine Street, the clinic offers three parking lots for those visiting by car. With barrier-free facilities, the clinic provides an accessible environment for all patients. A notable feature of the clinic is its comprehensive endoscopy services. Both gastroscopy and colonoscopy examinations are performed under sedation for minimal discomfort, supervised by instructors certified by the Endoscopic Society. The clinic actively incorporates advanced technology, including AI-equipped colonoscopy systems, and with the capacity to perform over 160 examinations monthly, the average waiting time for appointments is approximately 1-2 weeks. An AI system is also used for chest X-ray interpretation, making the clinic suitable for health checkups. The clinic is equipped with Helicobacter pylori testing and Mycoplasma PCR testing devices, addressing a wide range of diagnostic needs. English-speaking staff are available, and the clinic accepts credit cards, debit cards, and electronic payments, ensuring a welcoming environment for diverse patients. The clinic maintains cooperative relationships with multiple medical institutions, including Teine Keijinkai Hospital, and provides referrals to appropriate facilities when hospitalization or specialized examinations are necessary.
