Higashi Himeji Urology Clinic
About
Higashi-Himeji Kidney & Urology Clinic is conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from Himeji-Higashi Station on the JR Kobe Line, specializing in urology. The director, Dr. Hiroaki Kurahashi, holds a Doctor of Medicine degree and possesses numerous qualifications including Specialist and Instructor certification from the Japanese Urological Association, Laparoscopic Surgery Certification from the Japanese Society of Endourology, and Specialist certification from the Japan Endocrine Society. After graduating from Okayama University Medical School, he gained extensive urology experience at university hospitals and regional core medical institutions before opening the clinic in September 2020. The clinic offers urology, female urology, and pediatric urology services, while also managing internal medicine conditions closely related to urology such as hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. Additionally, once monthly, Dr. Yuko Matsumoto, a female physician, provides fully appointment-based outpatient services, creating a comfortable consultation environment for female patients. The clinic also emphasizes home visit medical care for patients with difficulty visiting the facility, offering services including IV drip management, central venous nutrition management, and urinary catheter management. The facility is located on the second floor of Himeji-Higashi Station Medical Plaza, featuring barrier-free design with elevators and 145 free parking spaces. The clinic accommodates multiple languages including English and Korean, and accepts credit cards and electronic payments. Consultation hours are 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with closures on Tuesday afternoons, all day Thursday, Saturday afternoons, Sundays, and holidays.
