Saitama Medical University International Medical Center
About
Located in Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center is a medical facility that was the first university hospital in Japan to receive JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation. The center first obtained accreditation in 2015 and subsequently received its third accreditation in 2021, meeting international standards for medical quality and patient safety. As a university hospital, it provides advanced medical care and actively introduces cutting-edge medical technologies, including surgeries using the latest "da Vinci 5 surgical assistance robot." The center has also reached 100 cases of colorectal cancer surgery using da Vinci SP, building a track record in robot-assisted surgery. Support for patients is comprehensive, with regular family salons and peer support consultation meetings for cancer patients, as well as providing information on palliative care and supportive care. Furthermore, as activities supporting medical quality, the center holds foyer concerts in the hospital and has introduced scalp cooling devices as appearance care, showing consideration for patients' mental care. In terms of medical services, the center conducts treatment primarily in internal medicine and provides multilingual support including English and Korean. It accepts credit cards and electronic payments. The facility is equipped with a parking lot and features barrier-free access, creating an environment that accommodates diverse users.
