Hashimoto Baby Kids Clinic
About
Hashimoto Baby Kids Clinic is a medical facility specializing in pediatrics, pediatric neurology, and neonatal medicine located in Minami-Kusatsu, Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture, with English-speaking staff on site. Clinic Director Dr. Kazuhiro Hashimoto began his medical career in 1986, specializing in neuro-pediatrics with expertise in epilepsy, developmental disorders, and metabolic diseases. Since 1989, he treated premature infants and neonates at the Neonatology Department of Matsudo City Hospital in Chiba Prefecture. From 1998, he spent 10 years at Otsu Red Cross Hospital contributing to neonatal care in Shiga Prefecture and the development of the regional perinatal system—this specialized expertise characterizes the clinic's medical approach. Clinic hours are 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with afternoon appointments available by reservation from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Online appointments are also accepted. The facility offers parking and barrier-free accessibility, providing a welcoming environment for young patients and their guardians. The official website provides clear explanations of common symptoms such as infant nasal congestion, throat wheezing, eczema from dry skin, and molluscum contagiosum. The clinic aims to help children with illnesses and their families feel less anxious, striving to ensure patients leave with a smile after their visit.
