Otsuka ENT Clinic
About
Otsuka Otolaryngology Clinic is a community-based clinic located in Hagiwara-cho, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture, offering otolaryngology and pediatric care. The clinic director, Dr. Masanori Otsuka, serves as a board member of the Gero City Medical Association and is actively involved in holiday clinic operations and community health promotion activities, making him a well-known figure in local healthcare. Consultations are held in two sessions — morning from 9:00 to 11:30 and afternoon from 15:00 to 17:30 — on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays (closed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, and public holidays). The clinic provides English-language support, ensuring that patients who do not speak Japanese can receive care with confidence. Barrier-free facilities are in place to accommodate wheelchair users and those with mobility concerns. The clinic also offers on-site parking, making it accessible even in this mountainous area where public transportation options are limited. Covering a wide range of conditions from otolaryngological symptoms to general pediatric care, this clinic has long supported the health of residents in the Hagiwara district of Gero City.
