Jori Platanus ENT Clinic
About
Located in Jori, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, Jori Platanas ENT Clinic is an otolaryngology specialty clinic established as a branch of Takahashi ENT & Ophthalmology Clinic. Dr. Etsu Takahashi, the director, is a specialist certified by the Japan Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery with extensive clinical experience at multiple medical institutions including Tohoku University Hospital and Ishinomaki Red Cross Hospital. The clinic actively utilizes the latest examination equipment specialized in otorhinolaryngology, such as CT scans, electronic endoscopy, T&T Olfactometer (olfactory testing), ultrasound, and infrared nystagmography, providing highly accurate diagnosis and treatment. The electronic medical records at the branch and main clinic are networked via dedicated lines, enabling real-time sharing of examination data and imaging findings between both facilities. Treatment is provided in private examination rooms with privacy consideration, and efforts are made to reduce waiting times through web-based medical questionnaires and appointment systems. In addition to general otorhinolaryngology care, the clinic offers hearing aid consultation and fitting as well as treatment for sleep apnea syndrome, addressing a wide range of conditions in collaboration with the main clinic. The clinic also supports English communication, accepts credit cards and electronic payments, and is equipped with parking and barrier-free facilities.
