Oncology

Iwata Neurosurgery Clinic

いわた脳神経外科クリニック

Osaka City, Osaka · Keihan Noe Station (east exit), 4 min walk

Osaka neurosurgery clinic providing the autologous cancer vaccine (AFTVac) for glioblastoma, with same-day MRI.

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Treatments at Iwata Neurosurgery Clinic

What each treatment is and how it is given. Whether it suits you is decided by the clinic’s physician after reviewing your records.

TreatmentWhat it isTypeLearn more
Autologous cancer vaccine for glioblastoma (AFTVac)Vaccine prepared from the patient's formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded glioblastoma tissue, given as three injections over three weeks. Dendritic-cell & cancer vaccinesRelated treatment →
DWIBS whole-body MRIDiffusion-weighted whole-body MRI used as a radiation-free cancer screen. Radiotherapy & particle therapyAsk your coordinator

Many treatments listed here are self-pay (not covered by Japanese public insurance) and some are not approved as standard treatment in Japan. Regenerative and cell therapies are provided under registered plans based on the Act on the Safety of Regenerative Medicine.

Costs depend on your case and differ for international patients. Your coordinator explains the clinic's fees, interpreter and coordination costs before you decide.

About the clinic

Iwata Neurosurgery Clinic near Keihan Noe Station is led by a brain-tumor neurosurgeon formerly of Kansai Medical University. For glioblastoma patients it offers the autologous formalin-fixed tumor vaccine made from tissue removed at earlier surgery, ideally given during maintenance chemotherapy. The clinic also provides same-day brain MRI, brain dock screening and DWIBS whole-body MRI.

  • Neurosurgery
  • Brain tumors (glioblastoma vaccine)
  • Headache
  • Stroke prevention

Doctors

  • Ryoichi Iwata 岩田 亮一

    Director

    Spent 14 years at Kansai Medical University specializing in brain-tumor surgery and cerebrovascular disease. Board-certified in neurosurgery, neuro-endovascular therapy and headache medicine; received the Japan Neurosurgical Society encouragement award in 2020.

International patients

What the clinic publishes

International patients case by case. Language assistance available.

Languages: English, Vietnamese

What JapanMedAssist adds

  • Records collection and Japanese translation
  • Physician pre-review of your case
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Medical interpreter at every visit
  • Visa and travel letter guidance

Access and hours

Address
Clinic Station Noe 1-B, 2-13-27 Seiiku, Joto-ku, Osaka 536-0007 大阪府大阪市城東区成育2-13-27 クリニックステーション野江1-B
Nearest station
Keihan Noe Station (east exit), 4 min walk
Hours
Mon–Sat 9:00–12:00; Mon–Thu afternoons to 19:00. Closed Fri/Sat afternoon, Sun and holidays.
Official website
cliniciwata.com
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Send us your diagnosis and treatment history. A case coordinator will check whether this clinic fits your case, request a medical review, and explain costs and next steps before you travel.

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How we arrange your visit

  1. 1

    Send your records

    Share your diagnosis, reports and imaging through our secure form. We translate them into Japanese.

  2. 2

    Clinic match and physician review

    We check which clinics fit your case and ask the clinic’s physician to review it before you travel.

  3. 3

    Visit with an interpreter

    We schedule appointments, arrange a medical interpreter and explain all costs before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

Does Iwata Neurosurgery Clinic accept international patients?

Case by case. Language assistance available. JapanMedAssist can coordinate records translation, interpretation and scheduling.

How do I book Iwata Neurosurgery Clinic from abroad?

Send your diagnosis and recent medical records through our consultation form, WhatsApp or Messenger. A coordinator checks whether this clinic fits your case, arranges a medical review, and explains costs and next steps before you travel.

How much does treatment at Iwata Neurosurgery Clinic cost?

Costs depend on your case and differ for international patients. Your coordinator explains the clinic's fees, interpreter and coordination costs before you decide. Many treatments are self-pay and not covered by Japanese public insurance.

Which documents do I need?

Usually a referral letter or summary from your current doctor, recent pathology and imaging reports, and a list of treatments so far. We help you collect and translate them.

Where is Iwata Neurosurgery Clinic?

Clinic Station Noe 1-B, 2-13-27 Seiiku, Joto-ku, Osaka 536-0007. Nearest station: Keihan Noe Station (east exit), 4 min walk.

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Sources

Summarized from the clinic’s public website on 2026-09-28. Report an error

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