Katsuyama Clinic
About
Located on Mikuni-dori in Gose City, Nara Prefecture, Katsuyama Clinic is a community-based medical facility specializing in internal medicine. Operating hours are 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with closures on Sundays, national holidays, and during the New Year and Bon periods. The clinic offers routine shingles vaccination for individuals aged 65 and older, primarily using a live vaccine (Osaka University Microbial Research). Recombinant vaccine (GSK) administration is also available upon request. The clinic monitors local infectious disease trends, including influenza, infectious gastroenteritis, and COVID-19, while providing care. The facility features parking and barrier-free access, creating an accessible environment for elderly patients and those with physical disabilities. English-language services are available for non-Japanese speakers. The clinic meets Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare standards for outpatient infection control improvement, after-hours response, and healthcare DX promotion, demonstrating commitment to infection prevention, after-hours inquiry systems, and digital health insurance card compatibility.
