Kichijoji Medical Clinic
About
Kichijoji Medical Clinic is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Kichijoji Station on the JR Chuo and Keio Inokashira Lines. Since opening in 2015, it has served as a key provider of internal medicine and gastroenterology care for Musashino City and surrounding areas. Director Dr. Takahashi Masahiko is a certified specialist and instructor of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, widely recognized as an expert in gastrointestinal endoscopy. The clinic performs endoscopic examinations using carefully adjusted small doses of analgesics and sedatives tailored to each patient, ensuring comfortable gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedures. Colonoscopies are also available during the lunch hour (12:00–15:00), and polyps found during the examination can be removed on the spot. For Helicobacter pylori testing, the clinic offers multiple methods including antibody tests, stool antigen tests, urea breath tests, and microscopic examinations, selecting the most appropriate approach based on each patient's situation. With his expertise as a hepatology specialist, the director also treats liver conditions such as viral hepatitis, fatty liver, and cirrhosis. The clinic provides comprehensive internal medicine care, ranging from chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes to acute illnesses such as colds and influenza. Credit card and electronic payment options are accepted, and barrier-free facilities are available, ensuring an accessible and accommodating environment for all patients.
