Noda Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine Clinic
About
Noda Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Clinic, located in Yahatanishi Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a medical facility specializing in gastroenterology while also providing general internal medicine services. Established in 1982 at its current location, the clinic has deep roots in the local community. Dr. Tetsuhiro Noda, the clinic director, graduated from Kurume University School of Medicine and, after serving as an assistant professor at a university hospital and working at multiple hospitals, has obtained credentials including Specialist Certification from the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, Specialist and Instructor Certification from the Japanese Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and Specialist Certification from the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology. The clinic offers transnasal endoscopy and endoscopic examinations using sedatives, allowing for more comfortable procedures. In addition to gastroscopy and colonoscopy examinations, same-day removal of small colon polyps is also available. Other services include Helicobacter pylori testing and eradication, abdominal ultrasound, pulmonary function tests, chest and abdominal X-rays, and electrocardiograms. Diagnosis and treatment of lifestyle-related diseases and vaccinations are also provided, with influenza vaccinations available without appointment. For health checkups, the clinic offers specific health examinations, health screenings, gastric cancer screening, and colorectal cancer screening. Consultation hours are 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM on weekdays, with morning-only hours on Saturdays. The clinic is closed on Sundays, public holidays, and during the New Year and Obon periods. Parking is available, and the clinic accepts the Individual Number Health Insurance Card. For patients with cold symptoms or fever, the clinic may conduct examinations outdoors or in vehicles as appropriate, ensuring an infection-conscious care environment. English interpretation is available, allowing the clinic to serve a diverse range of patients in the community.
