Sato Clinic
About
Sato Clinic, located in central Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture, is a community-based medical facility specializing in internal medicine and gastroenterology. Under the direction of Dr. Kiyotaka Sato, the clinic is registered as a facility with primary care physician functions, providing comprehensive services ranging from routine health management for local residents to the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. The clinic operates on a two-shift schedule from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with morning-only consultations on Tuesday and Saturday. The clinic is closed on Sundays and public holidays, as well as during the New Year period (January 1-3), summer holidays (August 14-16), and year-end (December 31). In terms of facilities, the clinic has implemented an online identity verification system using My Number cards, enabling the integration of medical history, medication information, and specific health checkup data into patient care. The clinic offers services in English, making it an accessible environment for patients whose primary language is not Japanese. With on-site parking and barrier-free facilities, the clinic is easily accessible for those arriving by car or for individuals with physical disabilities. Patients experiencing cold symptoms such as fever, cough, or runny nose are advised to contact the clinic by phone before visiting.
