Shimada Clinic
About
Shimada Clinic, located in Showamachi, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, is a community-based clinic specializing in internal medicine and pediatrics. Dr. Kenichi Shimada serves as the clinic director, addressing the everyday healthcare needs of a wide range of patients, including residents of the Seibu Kōryō area. The clinic's hours are weekday mornings (9:00 AM–12:30 PM) and afternoons (3:00 PM–6:00 PM), with Thursday and Saturday offering morning-only consultations. While the clinic is closed on Sundays and holidays, it operates both morning and afternoon sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, making it convenient for regular visits. Please note that the clinic is closed during the New Year period (December 19–January 3), Obon (August 14–16), and the city festival (May 1 afternoon), so patients are advised to confirm hours before visiting. A distinctive feature of this clinic is its house call and home visit services, providing home-based medical care for patients who have difficulty traveling to the clinic. English-language support is available, creating an accessible environment for those who may have concerns about communicating in Japanese. The clinic has parking for 10 vehicles, accommodating those arriving by car. As an affiliated medical facility of Takaoka City Hospital, the clinic can also provide referrals to appropriate medical institutions when specialized treatment is required.
