Shirakawa Internal Medicine Clinic
About
Shirakawa Internal Medicine Clinic, located in Ashibe-cho, Iki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is an internal medicine clinic where the director holds certifications as a specialist in general internal medicine and cardiology. The clinic provides comprehensive and specialized care for a wide range of conditions — from everyday ailments such as colds and headaches to lifestyle-related diseases including hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia, as well as cardiac conditions such as angina and arrhythmia. The clinic places strong emphasis on preventive medicine, operating under the motto of early detection and early treatment, with a diagnostic approach that ensures no subtle signs from the body go unnoticed. In terms of equipment, a dedicated echocardiography technician is on staff to perform cardiac, abdominal, and carotid artery ultrasound examinations, and the clinic is equipped with a range of advanced diagnostic devices including gastroscopy, 24-hour electrocardiography, and pulse wave velocity testing, enabling end-to-end support from examination through diagnosis and treatment. The clinic also offers diagnosis and treatment for sleep apnea syndrome, including support for at-home testing and the introduction of therapeutic devices. Online booking, LINE reservations, and web-based medical questionnaires are available, with appointment-priority scheduling in place. English-language consultations are also available, and the facility offers both parking and barrier-free accessibility. As the local family doctor for the island community, this clinic provides a reassuring place for residents to seek health consultations close to home.
