Yamaoka Clinic
About
Yamaoka Clinic, located in Motomachi, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a conveniently situated internal medicine clinic just a 3-minute walk from the north exit of Chigasaki Station. The clinic offers a comprehensive range of medical specialties centered on internal medicine, including gastroenterology, respiratory medicine, cardiovascular medicine, surgery, and proctology, serving as a primary care facility for the local community. Dr. Hiroyuki Yamaoka, the clinic director, graduated from Yokohama City University and holds multiple specialist qualifications, including instructor certification from the Japanese Society of Surgery, accreditation from the Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery, and specialist certification from the Japanese Breast Cancer Society, demonstrating exceptional expertise in gastroenterology and surgical fields. Endoscopic examinations (upper and lower GI), CT scans, and ultrasound diagnostics are available by appointment, along with a wide variety of health screening programs including specific health checkups and screenings for gastric, colorectal, and breast conditions. The clinic is also actively involved in home healthcare, operating as a home care support clinic that provides home-visit medical care, home oxygen therapy, and end-of-life care at home. English-language services are available, and the facility is wheelchair accessible with barrier-free design allowing patients to enter examination rooms directly. The clinic is closed on Thursdays, Sundays, and public holidays, operating with both morning and afternoon sessions.
