Kamaishi Shoukei Clinic
About
Located in Kajicho, Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture, Kamaishi Shokei Clinic is a community-based medical clinic specializing in internal medicine and gastroenterology. Under the leadership of clinic director Dr. Shukei Masake, the clinic places strong emphasis on the early detection and treatment of heart disease and stroke, as well as lifestyle-related diseases including high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and cancer. The clinic's examination facilities are well-equipped with a wide range of ultrasound examinations including abdominal, thyroid, carotid artery, and echocardiography. They offer CT scans covering from head to pelvis (including contrast-enhanced CT), and provide endoscopic examinations using gastroscopy and colonoscopy as well as polyp removal procedures. The clinic also conducts home-based sleep apnea testing, smoking cessation support through medication therapy at their smoking cessation clinic, and provides various health checkups, corporate screenings, and vaccinations (pneumococcal, influenza, etc.), covering a broad spectrum from preventive medicine to specialized medical care. Pediatric outpatient services (Dr. Yasuo Kimoto) are available on Monday and Thursday afternoons, treating a wide range of pediatric conditions including infectious diseases and allergic disorders. Additionally, neurosurgery outpatient services (Dr. Shigeki Kagawa) are available once a month, providing diagnosis and treatment for stroke and dementia. Consultation hours are scheduled in three time slots on weekdays: morning, afternoon, and evening. The clinic offers services in English and provides parking and barrier-free facilities.
