Ikeniwa Clinic
About
Ikeniwa Clinic, located in Miyamae-cho, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture, is a medical facility specializing in internal medicine and stands as one of the few healthcare institutions in the Tono region with a board-certified diabetes specialist on staff. The clinic director, Dr. Makoto Ikeniwa, is a specialist who accumulated extensive experience in diabetes and endocrinology at multiple core hospitals after graduating from university. The clinic's practice focuses on general internal medicine, diabetes medicine, thyroid endocrinology, and Kampo (traditional Japanese herbal medicine) prescriptions. The clinic's distinctive feature lies in its approach that balances specialization with comprehensive care. In today's increasingly specialized medical landscape, the clinic emphasizes "seeing patients holistically" rather than limiting focus to specialty areas alone, practicing communication-centered medicine that seeks therapeutic clues through dialogue with patients. Additionally, while grounded in medical evidence, the clinic's treatment philosophy aims for "optimal solutions" tailored to each patient's actual lifestyle. Kampo prescriptions are actively incorporated, offering highly individualized treatments tailored to patients' symptoms and concerns. Regarding infectious disease response, the clinic has established a system to accept patients with fever and implements infection prevention measures including patient flow separation, and has been designated as a Type 2 Designated Medical Institution by the Gifu Prefectural Governor. With parking facilities and barrier-free accessibility, the clinic provides an environment easily accessible to patients with physical concerns. Deeply rooted in the community, it serves patients not only from Tajimi City but also neighboring areas including Toki City and Kani City.
