Shiwa Orthopedic Clinic
About
Located in Hizume, Shiwa Town, Shiwa District, Iwate Prefecture, Shiwa Orthopedic Clinic is a specialized orthopedic and surgical clinic led by Director Hiroshi Tada. It is known in the Shiwa region of central Iwate Prefecture as a medical institution that diagnoses and treats diseases related to bones, joints, and muscles. The clinic operates from Tuesday to Saturday, with morning hours from 9:00 to 11:30 (first-time patients until 11:00) and afternoon hours from 1:00 to 4:30, offering flexible scheduling from weekday daytime through Saturday. Patients are advised to enter the clinic from 8:45 in the morning and 1:00 in the afternoon to avoid waiting outside, demonstrating efficient patient flow design. Note that Tuesday mornings and Saturday mornings tend to be congested, so waiting times may occur. A notable feature of this clinic is that English-speaking consultations are available. The environment is accessible to patients who require communication in languages other than Japanese. The facility has parking and is accessible by private vehicle. Additionally, it features a barrier-free design, allowing patients who require physical support, such as wheelchair users and the elderly, to use the facility with peace of mind. Mask wearing is requested inside the clinic for infection prevention, and infection control measures are in place considering that patients at high risk of severe illness also visit the clinic. As a specialized orthopedic medical institution in the Shiwa region, this facility responds to a wide range of medical needs in the community.
