Clinic
Hirabayashi Clinic
English OK
Hyogo Ashiya City
About
Hirabayashi Clinic, located in Hamacho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, is a historic medical facility that has been serving the community for approximately 90 years since its establishment in 1935 as Uchidehama Hirabayashi Clinic. The current director, Dr. Hirohisa Hirabayashi, graduated from Shimane University Faculty of Medicine and gained clinical experience at Osaka University Hospital and National Hospitals before completing specialized training at the Respiratory Center of Laval Hospital in Quebec, Canada. He is a certified respiratory specialist recognized by the Japanese Respiratory Society. The clinic provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment across internal medicine, surgery, respiratory medicine, and cardiovascular medicine, with particular emphasis on lifestyle disease screening and preventive health guidance. Operating hours are 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM, with closures on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, Sundays, and national holidays. The clinic maintains referral relationships with specialized medical institutions for cases requiring advanced care, ensuring patients can receive continuous treatment with confidence. Multilingual support, including English, is available, and the facility offers parking and barrier-free accessibility for patient convenience. A distinctive feature of the clinic is its commitment to thoroughly explaining the underlying causes of symptoms, enabling patients to make informed decisions about their treatment while gaining a proper understanding of their health conditions.
