Tsushima Orthopedics
About
Located in Mitsushima-cho Kechi, Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Tsushima Orthopedic Clinic is a specialized orthopedic clinic that has long contributed to medical care on remote islands. Dr. Kei Shiromizu, the director, holds certifications including Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery certified by the Japan Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Specialist in Osteoporosis certified by the Japan Osteoporosis Society, and Certified Sports Physician and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Physician by the Japanese Orthopaedic Association. He is an experienced physician who previously served as a team doctor for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. In addition to general orthopedic care, the clinic offers a wide range of medical services including osteoporosis outpatient care, sports medicine outpatient care, diet counseling, and locomotive syndrome prevention for the elderly. The rehabilitation room is equipped with various devices that can accommodate everything from physical fitness programs for the elderly to rehabilitation for athletes returning to competition, with individual programs tailored to each patient's condition. Clinic hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 12:00-14:30 and 16:00-20:00, Friday from 9:00-14:00 and 16:00-20:00, with Saturday clinics held twice a month (occasionally three times) from 9:00-14:00. Sundays and public holidays are closed. The clinic has a parking lot and is barrier-free, and can also provide medical care in English. Dr. Shiromizu has been practicing in Tsushima since 2003 and contributes to regional healthcare as a "local specialist of Tsushima," being well-versed in the unique lifestyle habits and geographical conditions of the island. Online identity verification using My Number Card has also been introduced, establishing a system that enables higher quality medical care.
