Nojima Vascular Access Clinic
About
Nojima Vascular Access Clinic, located in Kojirodai, Nishi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, is a surgical clinic specializing in vascular access treatment for dialysis patients. Vascular access refers to the mechanism that circulates blood between the patient and the dialysis machine during hemodialysis, and this clinic offers a comprehensive range of specialized treatments in this field. Specifically, the clinic handles shunt creation, shunt PTA, shunt repair, thrombectomy, artificial blood vessel grafting, catheter placement, stent graft placement, drug-coated balloon (DCB) therapy, and arterial superficialization surgery. The clinic also addresses complications such as shunt aneurysms, venous hypertension, and steal syndrome, demonstrating its high level of specialization. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with Saturday morning-only consultations, and the clinic is closed on Sundays and public holidays. The clinic's ability to respond to emergency surgeries and PTA procedures provides reassurance for dialysis patients. Additionally, the clinic has a track record of presentations at academic conferences, including the Japanese Society for Dialysis Access, and incorporates the latest medical knowledge into its practice. The facility is equipped with parking and is barrier-free, and English-language consultations are available.
