Toibata Clinic
About
Tohabata Clinic, located in Uchimaki, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture, is a community-based medical clinic with over 80 years of history. The clinic offers a wide range of medical specialties including internal medicine, respiratory medicine, cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, surgery, and allergy care, addressing diverse symptoms from common colds and fevers to lifestyle-related diseases like diabetes and hypertension, as well as respiratory and cardiovascular conditions. Consultation hours are 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM on weekdays (except Wednesday afternoons), and 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturdays, making it convenient for after-work visits during the week and Saturday consultations. In terms of equipment, the clinic has CT scanners, ultrasound machines, and X-ray devices, with gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery specialists on staff, enabling specialized diagnosis and treatment for digestive symptoms such as abdominal pain, discomfort, and nausea. For surgical needs, the clinic handles everything from injury and burn treatment to minor surgeries for lumps and skin lesions, with a well-established referral system to partner hospitals for urgent cases. The allergy department treats hay fever, asthma, hives, and atopic dermatitis, and consultations for seasonal or environment-related health concerns are available. The clinic provides parking, offers English language support, and has an attached group home. Except during the New Year holiday and Bon period, the clinic continues to serve as a family doctor supporting community health.
