Sato Masao Clinic
About
Located in Hakuda, Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture, Sato Masao Clinic is a community-oriented clinic with excellent accessibility, approximately a 5-minute walk from JR Miyako Station. Dr. Masao Sato, the clinic director, graduated from Iwate Medical University and specialized in gastrointestinal surgery, accumulating extensive experience and serving as president of the Miyako Medical Association, making him a veteran in community healthcare. The clinic offers internal medicine, gastroenterology, surgery, proctology, and rehabilitation, with a focus on gastrointestinal diseases including gastroscopy and colonoscopy for endoscopic examinations as well as day surgery. They also emphasize management of lifestyle-related diseases such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes, and are well-equipped with facilities including mammography and rehabilitation equipment. Additionally, they provide home visits and in-home care for patients who do not require hospitalization, widely supporting home-based medical care. English conversation is available, and the entire facility is barrier-free with wheelchair-accessible restrooms. The private parking lot accommodates 13 vehicles, making it convenient to visit whether by public transportation or private car. With the treatment philosophy of "treating patients like family," the clinic serves as a primary care provider through careful explanations and a welcoming approach.
