Okuno Internal Medicine Clinic
About
Okuno Internal Medicine, a medical corporation located in Honmachi, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, is a community-based clinic offering a wide range of services centered on internal medicine, including respiratory medicine, allergy treatment, asthma, cough, vaccinations, and home medical care. The clinic has a fever outpatient service, and patients experiencing infectious symptoms such as fever, cough, or sore throat, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea or vomiting, can be seen by contacting the clinic in advance. Consultation hours are from 9:00 to 12:00 in the morning and 14:00 to 16:00 in the afternoon, with afternoon sessions and Thursdays available by appointment only. On Thursday and Tuesday afternoons, the deputy director handles internal medicine and respiratory medicine, and the clinic operates with a multi-physician system. Influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations are also available, with a strong emphasis on seasonal infectious disease prevention. When hospitalization or detailed examinations are required, the clinic has established cooperative arrangements with nearby medical institutions to ensure appropriate referrals as needed. English-language support is available, making it easy for those unfamiliar with Japanese to visit with confidence, and the clinic also offers a parking lot for patients traveling by car.
