Kawakami Internal Medicine Clinic
About
Located in Nishiki-cho, Rumoi City, Hokkaido, Kawakami Internal Medicine Clinic, operated by medical corporation Hojukai, is a community-focused clinic specializing in internal medicine, gastroenterology, and gastrointestinal medicine. Clinic Director Dr. Yasuhiro Kawakami holds multiple specialized qualifications including certification from the Japan Society of Internal Medicine, as well as being a specialist of the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, and a dementia support physician, providing primary care across a wide range of internal medicine fields including cardiovascular, hepatobiliary, endocrine, metabolic, hematological, and immunological conditions. Additionally, Dr. Kentaro Kawakami holds qualifications as a certified specialist in cancer drug therapy and gastrointestinal endoscopy, supporting an advanced medical care system focused on the gastrointestinal field. In addition to routine internal medicine care, the clinic performs various examinations including gastroscopy (upper gastrointestinal endoscopy) and blood/urine tests, enabling detailed observation and definitive diagnosis of lesions in the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. The clinic also widely accommodates specific health checkups and corporate health screenings, comprehensively supporting the health management of local residents. Furthermore, home visit medical services including house calls, home medical care, and visiting nursing are available, carefully supporting the recuperation of patients who have difficulty visiting the clinic. With English-speaking service, barrier-free facilities, and a parking lot, the clinic is equipped with an accessible environment for users from diverse backgrounds. Clinic hours operate on a two-shift schedule on weekday mornings and afternoons, with Saturday limited to morning clinics.