Katayama Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology Clinic
About
Located in Noboribetsu, Ebetsu City, Hokkaido, Katayama Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology Clinic is a community-focused clinic specializing in internal medicine and gastroenterology. The clinic provides general internal medicine, gastroenterology, and hepatobiliary-pancreatic services on the first floor, while endoscopic examinations including colonoscopy are conducted under a computerized management system on the second floor. With a strong emphasis on health checkups and preventive medicine, the clinic offers multiple plans ranging from basic gastric cancer screening to comprehensive health examinations, as well as fecal occult blood testing and testing for food poisoning bacteria (E. coli O-157). Health information is provided to patients through brochures, posters, and videos, demonstrating the clinic's proactive approach to preventive medicine. Clinic hours are 7:40 AM to 5:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with Wednesday afternoons closed. The early opening hours make it convenient for those who struggle to secure time during the day. Multilingual support including English is available, demonstrating consideration for a diverse patient population. Parking is available for those arriving by car. The clinic is approximately a 15-minute walk from JR Noboribetsu Station and is also close to bus stops.
