Iwate Medical University Hospital
About
Located in Yahaba-cho, Shiwa-gun, Iwate Prefecture, Iwate Medical University Hospital serves as a university hospital affiliated with Iwate Medical University, playing a central role in supporting advanced regional healthcare. In addition to offering diverse medical departments led by internal medicine, it features multiple specialized medical facilities including the Iwate Prefectural Advanced Emergency and Critical Care Center, Cancer Center, Iwate Prefectural Dementia Medical Center, and Iwate Prefectural Liver Disease Consultation Center. The emergency department operates on a 24-hour, 365-day basis, serving as an essential presence in regional emergency care. Outpatient consultations are available from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays, and from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM on the first and fourth Saturdays of the month. The hospital provides English-language services and accepts diverse payment methods including credit cards and electronic payments, reflecting a patient-focused approach. With ample parking facilities and barrier-free access throughout the facility, the hospital offers an accessible environment for wheelchair users and elderly patients. Drawing on its extensive medical resources as a university hospital and specialized staff, it serves as a key provider of advanced healthcare in Iwate Prefecture, catering to a wide range of patients.
