Kakitagawa Clinic
About
Kakitagawa Clinic is an internal medicine clinic located in Shimizu-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture. Situated in a town renowned for the Kakitagawa Spring Water System—a crystal-clear natural spring at the foot of Mount Fuji—this clinic has long served as a cornerstone of everyday health management for local residents. The clinic specializes exclusively in internal medicine, addressing a wide range of conditions from common infectious illnesses such as colds and fever to the diagnosis and management of lifestyle-related diseases including hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. One of the clinic's distinguishing features is its ability to provide consultations in English, ensuring a welcoming environment for patients who face difficulties communicating in Japanese. Consultations are held in two sessions: morning from 9:00 to 12:00 and afternoon from 15:00 to 18:00, with Thursdays, Sundays, and public holidays designated as days off. Ample parking is available on-site, making it accessible by private vehicle even for patients traveling from suburban areas with limited public transportation. As a member institution of the Numazu Medical Association, the clinic operates in coordination with the regional healthcare network, serving as a trusted family doctor for residents of Shimizu-cho and the surrounding areas.
