Kishimoto Internal Medicine Clinic
About
Kishimoto Internal Medicine Clinic, located in Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a medical facility specializing in internal medicine that serves the local community's healthcare needs. The clinic offers treatment for gastrointestinal symptoms such as stomach pain, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea, as well as lifestyle-related diseases including hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. The clinic also has a strong focus on thyroid disorders, providing diagnosis and treatment using thyroid ultrasound and blood tests for symptoms like palpitations, weight changes, excessive sweating, hand tremors, and fatigue. Fine needle aspiration cytology is performed when thyroid nodules are detected. Consultation hours are weekdays from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM, with Sundays and national holidays off. The clinic also closes during the New Year holiday period, Obon, and Golden Week. The facility is equipped with a parking lot and is wheelchair accessible, ensuring ease of access for patients using wheelchairs or those with mobility concerns. English-language services are also available. For patients who have difficulty visiting the clinic, home-visit medical care is offered, with comprehensive support that includes home nursing care coordination and referrals to affiliated hospitals. The clinic emphasizes a patient-centered approach that considers not only physical symptoms but also psychological and social backgrounds. Medical staff listen carefully to patients and strive to understand their perspectives. This approach has earned the trust of patients across a wide range of age groups in the community.
