Abe Orthopedics & Rheumatology Clinic
About
Abe Orthopedics and Rheumatology Clinic is located on Rokko Island in Higashinada Ward, Kobe City, and was established in 2009 as a specialized orthopedic and rheumatology clinic. The medical director graduated from Kobe University School of Medicine and has extensive clinical and research experience, including a fellowship at the Joint Diseases Research Institute of Shriners Hospital (affiliated with McGill University) in Canada, as well as long-term service at Kakogawa National Hospital and Konan Hospital Kakogawa. The director holds multiple professional certifications, including Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon from the Japanese Orthopaedic Association, Board Certified Rheumatology Specialist and Instructor from the Japan College of Rheumatology, and Certified Sports Doctor from the Japan Sports Association. The clinic provides comprehensive care ranging from acute conditions such as fractures and sprains to chronic diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and lower back pain, as well as treatment and prevention of sports injuries. The facility features a spacious rehabilitation room offering physical therapies such as thermotherapy and traction therapy, along with personalized exercise training programs tailored to each patient's condition. English-language consultation is available, and the entire facility is barrier-free. The clinic has excellent accessibility, directly connected to Island Center Station on the Rokko Liner. As a primary care center for the community, the clinic maintains a broad collaborative network, including referrals to specialized medical institutions when necessary.
