Iwai Internal Medicine Clinic
About
Iwai Internal Medicine Clinic, located in Futaike-cho, Takahama City, Aichi Prefecture, is a community-based medical practice that opened in 2007. Director Dr. Akira Iwai graduated from Nagoya City University School of Medicine and has over 18 years of experience in community healthcare at Takahama City Hospital. He holds board certifications from the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology and the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society. The clinic offers internal medicine, gastroenterology, a diabetes outpatient service, and pediatrics, serving as a neighborhood family doctor covering everything from preventive care and health screenings to mental health support. One of the clinic's distinguishing features is its focus on low-discomfort endoscopic procedures, including transnasal gastroscopy and colonoscopy under sedation. For diabetes management, same-day in-house measurement of blood glucose and HbA1c is available, with results typically explained within approximately 10 minutes of blood draw. The clinic also utilizes a high-resolution abdominal ultrasound system capable of examining the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and kidneys, as well as carotid artery assessment. English-language consultations are available, and the facility is equipped with a parking lot and barrier-free design to ensure accessibility for all patients. Clinic hours are 9:00–12:00 in the morning and 15:30–18:30 in the afternoon, with closures on Wednesdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
