Hatama Clinic
About
Hatama Clinic, located in Kinugire, Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture, has been providing community-based internal medicine care across two generations since its founding in 1978. The clinic offers gastroenterology, internal medicine, and surgery, with a comprehensive in-house testing setup that includes blood tests, X-rays, ultrasound examinations, electrocardiograms, and 24-hour Holter monitoring. As of October 2024, afternoon clinic hours have been changed to 16:30–19:00, making it convenient for patients to visit after work. The clinic also treats patients with fever or suspected infectious diseases, implementing thorough infection prevention measures such as separate patient pathways to minimize contact between patients. In addition, it actively promotes the use of My Number health insurance cards and pursues medical digital transformation (DX) in its commitment to delivering high-quality care. Prescriptions are handled through external pharmacies, and appointments can be made online or by phone, even for first-time patients. The facility provides 8 parking spaces and is fully wheelchair accessible with ramps throughout. English-speaking staff are available, and the clinic welcomes patients of all generations in a warm, friendly atmosphere as a trusted neighborhood family doctor.
