Kitamachi Gastroenterology & Proctology Surgery
About
Kitamachi Gastroenterology & Proctology Clinic, located in Akinokita, Oita City, Oita Prefecture, specializes in gastrointestinal endoscopy and same-day hemorrhoid surgery. The clinic treats digestive system conditions including gastroenteritis, reflux esophagitis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, and H. pylori infection, as well as providing gastric and colorectal cancer screenings. Diagnostic equipment includes endoscopes, ultrasound, and CT, with approximately 3,500 examinations performed annually. The endoscopy suite is equipped with three camera systems, and sedation is available for examinations performed while asleep. Gastric endoscopy takes approximately 5 minutes, followed by a 2-hour rest period before receiving the results explanation. For patients with time constraints, an ultra-thin transnasal screening endoscope is available using only throat anesthesia, allowing patients to leave in 10-15 minutes. Hemorrhoid treatment includes same-day surgery using sclerotherapy, which involves minimal bleeding and short procedure time without requiring hospitalization. H. pylori testing is available via urease test with gastric mucosal biopsy performed during endoscopy. The facility includes parking and is wheelchair accessible. English interpretation is available. Consultation hours are 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The clinic is closed on Sundays, public holidays, during the New Year period, and the Obon season.
