Tochigi Saiseikai Utsunomiya Hospital
About
Located in Takebayashicho, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, Saiseikai Utsunomiya Hospital has served as a core regional medical facility since its establishment in 1942. Designated as the Tochigi Prefectural Critical Care and Emergency Center in 1981 and relocated to its current location in 1996, the hospital is a large-scale medical facility with 644 beds across 31 departments, staffed by approximately 220 physicians and around 1,600 employees. It holds certifications as a Critical Care and Emergency Center, Regional Cancer Care Cooperation Base Hospital, Base Disaster Relief Hospital, and Regional Perinatal Maternal and Child Medical Center, providing comprehensive care across advanced acute care, emergency medicine, and cancer genomic medicine. In terms of equipment, the hospital has introduced state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic devices including PET/CT, 3T MRI, 320-channel MDCT, and radiation therapy systems, and expanded its operating theater to support robot-assisted surgery in 2019. The hospital is fully equipped with NICU, GCU, ICU, CCU, and HCU units, and also features a palliative care ward and birth center. Since 2024, assisted reproductive technology using microinsemination has been newly implemented. Operating under the 'Shiyaku Kyuryo' (free or low-cost medical treatment) philosophy of the Imperial Gift Foundation Saiseikai, the hospital actively engages in social welfare activities. English services are available, and the hospital accepts credit cards and electronic payments. Paid parking and barrier-free facilities are provided to accommodate the diverse needs of patients.
