Kanezuka Internal Medicine
About
Kanatuka Internal Medicine Clinic is a community-oriented clinic located in Donarumachi, Awa City, Tokushima Prefecture, offering internal medicine, gastroenterology, cardiology, pulmonology, and pediatrics. Since April 2025, Dr. Momoyo Higashi has taken over as clinic director, continuing the clinic's trusted legacy while supporting the health of local residents under a new structure. One of the clinic's notable features is its Travel Medicine Outpatient Service, established in April 2025. Targeting individuals planning overseas travel, business trips, or study abroad, the clinic provides a comprehensive range of services including information on infectious diseases at travel destinations, vaccinations, prescription of malaria prophylactics, and preparation of medical certificates in English. Dr. Higashi, a specialist in infectious diseases, brings years of experience to this practice. The clinic is also the only certified travel clinic in Tokushima Prefecture accredited by the Japanese Society of Travel and Health. Consultation hours are from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM, with English-language assistance available. The clinic accepts both cash and credit card payments, and is equipped with parking facilities and barrier-free access, making it accessible to a wide range of patients.
