Sakasegawa Internal Medicine Clinic
About
Sasegawa Naika is an internal medicine clinic located in Nishiki, Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture. Situated a 10-minute walk from Higo-Nishimura Station on the Yunoemae Line, the clinic also has a parking lot, making it easily accessible by both train and car. Consultation hours are 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on weekdays, with morning-only hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The clinic is closed on Sundays, public holidays, and during the Obon period and New Year holidays. In terms of clinical operations, a time-separated consultation system is in place for patients with fever symptoms, and new patients can make appointments by phone. The clinic has implemented electronic medical records and an online identity verification system, advancing its digital transformation in healthcare. For prescriptions, generic medications are prescribed by their generic names when available, and long-term prescriptions of 28 days or more as well as refill prescriptions are issued depending on the patient's condition. Additionally, smoking cessation treatment covered by health insurance is offered, providing comprehensive support from diagnosis of nicotine dependence to prescription of smoking cessation aids and lifestyle guidance. Receipts include detailed statements showing medical fee calculation items at no extra charge, ensuring transparency in costs. The facility is barrier-free, designed to be accessible to patients of all ages. The clinic is also equipped to provide services in English.