Takikawa Neurosurgery Hospital
About
Takikawa Neurosurgery Hospital, located in Nishimachi, Takikawa City, Hokkaido, is a hospital specializing in neurosurgery operated by the medical corporation Shoyokai. One of the hospital's greatest strengths is its around-the-clock emergency care system, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The hospital has performed numerous hyperacute treatments (rt-PA intravenous thrombolysis) for patients presenting within 4.5 hours of stroke onset, with nurses, pharmacists, radiologists, clinical laboratory technicians, and physicians working in close coordination to ensure rapid and safe medication administration. Outpatient services are divided into morning and afternoon sessions, and on days without emergency surgeries, consultations begin earlier than scheduled to reduce patient waiting times. A dedicated botulinum toxin clinic is also available for patients with limb spasticity, hemifacial spasm, and blepharospasm due to cerebrovascular disorders, with inpatient care available for those requiring intensive post-treatment rehabilitation. The hospital offers English-language assistance, accepts credit cards and electronic payments, and is equipped with parking facilities and barrier-free accessibility. In July 2024, the hospital was awarded the Takikawa City Municipal Merit Award in recognition of its long-standing contributions to regional healthcare. The facility continues to actively pursue improvements in medical standards, including ongoing BLS training programs for all staff members.
