Shinkai Ladies Clinic
About
Located in front of JR Otaru Station in Otaru City, Hokkaido, Shinkai Ladies Clinic is a clinic specializing in obstetrics and gynecology for women. Clinic Director Dr. Naoko Shinkai is an expert who has accumulated over 30 years of experience as an obstetrician-gynecologist after graduating from Hokkaido University School of Medicine, and holds qualifications as a Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist of Japan and a Certified Cytologist of Japan. The clinic provides a wide range of medical services including general gynecological care, cytological testing for cervical and body cancers, ultrasound examinations for uterine fibroids and endometriosis, bone density measurement for osteoporosis prevention, Kampo (traditional Japanese) medicine treatment, infertility counseling, and prenatal checkups. It also responds to primary screenings for colorectal cancer and hepatitis as part of Otaru citizen health checkups and specific health checkups, with a focus on prevention and early detection. English-speaking support is available, providing a reassuring environment for patients who use languages other than Japanese. The clinic is barrier-free designed, and accommodations for wheelchair users can be prepared with advance notice. Appointments are required, with morning and afternoon consultations on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, and morning-only consultations on Saturdays.
