Uchida Internal Medicine and Cardiology
About
Uchida Internal Medicine and Cardiology is an internal medicine clinic located in Shigawa, Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture. Situated just a 2-minute walk from Kusatsu Station, the clinic has been serving the community for 22 years. The clinic is led by a cardiologist certified by the Japanese Circulation Society, specializing in cardiology and general internal medicine. In cardiology, the clinic places emphasis on preventing serious conditions such as myocardial infarction and cerebral infarction, prioritizing preventive care through daily dietary and exercise improvements. For general internal medicine, the clinic provides care for children referred for further cardiac examinations after school heart screenings, as well as adults identified with abnormalities in workplace health screenings, including high blood pressure, anemia, liver function issues, lipid abnormalities, cholesterol abnormalities, triglyceride abnormalities, elevated blood glucose, chest X-ray abnormalities, ECG abnormalities, and urinary abnormalities. Additionally, the clinic offers COVID-19 and influenza testing, as well as smoking cessation treatment using medication. Clinic hours are from 9:00 to 12:00, Monday through Saturday, and from 16:30 to 19:30, Monday through Wednesday and Friday. The clinic is closed on Sundays and holidays. The clinic uses an online queuing system, and to prevent nosocomial infections, only patients whose queue number approaches within the first five are allowed to enter the clinic. English is supported, and the facility offers parking and barrier-free access. Note that gastroenterology (stomach and abdominal) and gynecology (uterus and breast) services are not provided.
