Matsumoto Clinic
About
Matsumoto Clinic is an internal medicine clinic located in Ashikita-cho, Ashikita-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture, approximately 290 meters north of Sashiki Station on the Hisatsu Orange Railway Line. The clinic offers general internal medicine, gastroenterology, cardiology, metabolic medicine, and respiratory medicine, serving as a community primary care provider for a wide range of medical needs. An appointment system is in place, allowing patients to receive care smoothly with advance booking. Operating hours are 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM on weekdays, with Wednesday and Saturday hours limited to the morning. The clinic is closed on Sundays and holidays. Medical equipment includes a body composition analyzer that measures visceral fat and muscle mass, as well as PCR testing capable of detecting pathogens and viruses for 15 respiratory conditions including coronavirus, RSV, influenza, and mycoplasma in approximately 20 minutes. Gastroscopy and colonoscopy examinations are also available for detailed digestive system diagnostics. Home-visit medical care and house calls can be arranged. The clinic has implemented an online eligibility verification system that accepts My Number cards as health insurance cards, enabling healthcare delivery that utilizes patient history, medication information, and specific health checkup data. Infection control measures include separating patients with fever from general patients. The clinic provides parking, barrier-free access, and English language support. The director, who has experience as a gastroenterologist at Minamata General Medical Center and Hitoyoshi General Hospital, aims to provide comprehensive healthcare ranging from community health management to support for families engaged in caregiving and child-rearing.
