Hanzawa Clinic
About
Located in the Odaka Ward of Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture, Hantani Clinic, a medical corporation, is a community-based clinic that provides medical care in cardiology, respiratory medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. The clinic director, Dr. Katsuyuki Hantani, graduated from the Kindai University School of Medicine, completed internal medicine training at Sendai City Hospital, and further honed his expertise at the First Department of Internal Medicine at Tohoku University, offering comprehensive internal medicine care including cardiovascular and respiratory conditions. The clinic's core philosophy is 'patient-centered care' and 'compassionate medicine,' practicing a treatment approach that fully respects patient autonomy after providing detailed explanations of treatment options and associated risks. A diabetes specialty clinic led by Dr. Mami Hantani is held on the third Friday of each month, reflecting a strong focus on lifestyle disease management. The clinic operates on a 4-day weekly schedule (Tuesday through Friday) with morning and afternoon sessions, and also offers telephone consultations from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on weekdays. Additionally, the clinic accepts patients with fever regardless of their prior visit history, creating an accessible environment for community residents to seek consultation. The clinic also features English-language support, ample parking, and barrier-free design, making it accessible to a diverse range of patients.
