Yamamura Internal Medicine Clinic
About
Located in Ogura-cho, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, just a few minutes on foot from Ogura Station on the Kintetsu Kyoto Line, this internal medicine clinic specializes in general internal medicine with a focus on lifestyle diseases, particularly diabetes. The clinic offers blood tests for blood glucose and HbA1c levels, essential for diabetes diagnosis, in as little as six minutes, and also conducts fundus examinations for diabetic retinopathy, one of the three major complications of diabetes. Even first-time patients can have their blood sugar control status and presence of complications assessed in approximately 30 minutes, and receive personalized nutritional guidance from experienced dietitians. The clinic performs necessary tests while keeping examinations and medication to the minimum necessary, and can provide prescriptions for 28 days or more or issue refill prescriptions depending on the patient's condition. In terms of facilities, the clinic has adopted electronic medical records to minimize waiting times, and provides parking for four vehicles. The building is constructed using materials with minimal formaldehyde content, features barrier-free accessibility with wheelchair ramps, and has restrooms equipped with soundproofing and emergency bells. The clinic also provides home visit services and house calls. In addition to general health screenings for residents of Uji City, Joyo City, and Kumiyama Town, as well as colorectal, prostate, and hepatitis cancer screenings, the clinic offers influenza vaccinations. The clinic responds to inquiries during nights and holidays, provides referrals to specialists, and can accommodate patients in English.
