Yuhashi Clinic
About
Yuhashi Clinic, located in Omachi, Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, is a clinic specializing in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Hepatology. Dr. Kazuhito Yuhashi, the clinic director, is an experienced specialist who graduated from Gunma University School of Medicine, obtained his medical doctorate from the University of Tokyo Graduate School, and worked for 9 years at the University of Tokyo Hospital and 2 years at the Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center. He holds numerous qualifications including being a Board Certified Specialist of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine, a Board Certified Specialist and Instructor of the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, and a Board Certified Specialist and Instructor of the Japan Society of Hepatology. He specializes particularly in treating liver diseases such as Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). The clinic also provides gastroscopy (upper gastrointestinal endoscopy) and colonoscopy (lower gastrointestinal endoscopy), with a commitment to performing endoscopic examinations that minimize anxiety and discomfort as much as possible. The clinic's features include comprehensive care ranging from management of lifestyle diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia, to specialized examination of gastrointestinal diseases, as well as vaccinations and health checkups. The facility is equipped with parking and barrier-free access, making it accessible for those with mobility concerns, and English services are available. The clinic traces its roots to the Ashikaga Clinic operated by the director's grandfather and father, and restarted under its current name in October 2019 as a clinic deeply rooted in the local community.
