Hirase Pediatrics & Allergy Clinic

About

Located in Higashimachi, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, Hirase Pediatrics & Allergy Clinic is a pediatric and allergy practice situated on the third floor of Co-op Nishinomiya Minami Store. Dr. Toshi Hirase, the clinic director, holds certifications as a Specialist and Supervising Physician from both the Japan Pediatric Society and the Japanese Society of Allergology, bringing extensive experience in both pediatric and allergy care. A distinctive feature of this clinic is the complete separation of patient flow from entrance to waiting room, examination room, and payment counter between those with infectious diseases and those visiting for vaccinations, health checkups, or allergy concerns. The waiting room for patients with infectious diseases is also designed to isolate individuals, reflecting careful attention to reducing the risk of nosocomial infections. The clinic operates not only on weekdays but also on Sundays, and vaccinations and health checkups are accommodated within regular consultation hours without requiring dedicated time slots. Additionally, on the afternoons of the second and fourth Tuesdays, a pediatric headache outpatient clinic is offered by a Specialist and Supervising Physician certified by the Japanese Headache Society. The clinic also provides sublingual immunotherapy for cedar pollen allergy and COVID-19 antigen testing, establishing a comprehensive system to address a wide range of pediatric healthcare needs. English consultation is available, and electronic payment is accepted. The Co-op Nishinomiya Minami Store housing the facility offers numerous free parking spaces, making it convenient for visits by car. Collaboration with an adjacent store specializing in allergy-friendly foods is another distinctive feature of this clinic, which was featured on Kansai TV's "Hodo Runner."