Hirai Internal Medicine Clinic
About
Hirai Internal Medicine Clinic, operated by Medical Corporation Hirai, is located in Yoshii-machi Kiyose, Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture, providing community-based internal medicine services. The medical team is led by physicians graduated from Kurume University School of Medicine, with Dr. Shusuke Kano serving as the director and practicing as a Japan Diabetes Society-certified diabetes specialist. The clinic offers general internal medicine as well as specialized care in respiratory medicine for conditions such as bronchitis, pneumonia, and asthma, and cardiovascular medicine for hypertension, arrhythmia, and angina. A distinctive feature is the specialized diabetes outpatient clinic, providing expert treatment for diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and metabolic syndrome. The endocrinology and metabolism department handles thyroid disorders and gout, while the gastroenterology department treats hepatitis, gastritis, and gastric ulcers, with abdominal ultrasound examinations offered on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday mornings by reservation only, requiring prior fasting. To support dietary management, individualized nutritional counseling by a registered dietitian is available on the fourth Wednesday morning of each month by appointment. The clinic also provides care for daily life concerns including insomnia, stress-induced headaches, and autonomic nervous system disorders. Access is convenient by car, approximately 40 minutes from Kurume city center via National Route 210, and about 15 minutes from the Asakura Interchange on the expressway, with dedicated parking available. For public transportation, the clinic is a 5-minute walk from the nearest bus stop and about 5 minutes by taxi from the nearest train station. The facility is barrier-free and can accommodate English-speaking patients. Clinic hours are 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the morning and 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM in the afternoon, with closures on Saturday afternoons, Sundays, public holidays, and fifth Saturdays. Year-end/New Year and summer vacation periods are also observed as holidays. Since its establishment in 1969, the clinic has continued to meet the healthcare needs of the community, offering services ranging from general internal medicine to specialized diabetes care.
