Shima Clinic
About
Shima Clinic, located in Aridagawa-cho, Arida-gun, Wakayama Prefecture, is a community-based clinic offering internal medicine services. While primarily an internal medicine practice, the clinic also places significant emphasis on obstetrics and gynecology, providing a wide range of women's health services including prenatal checkups, ultrasound examinations, menopausal disorder treatment, menstrual issue management, and infertility treatment. In December 2022, the clinic introduced the Canon Aplio i700, a state-of-the-art ultrasound device that enables clearer visualization of fetal conditions compared to conventional 4D imaging. Experienced midwives also conduct maternal education classes to support expectant mothers in alleviating pregnancy-related concerns. In the gynecology department, the clinic handles uterine cancer screenings, investigation of abnormal uterine bleeding, and treatment of dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). For adolescent patients, examinations are conducted using abdominal ultrasound rather than internal examination, reflecting the clinic's considerate approach to patient care. For menopausal disorders, multiple treatment options are available, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT), Kampo (traditional herbal medicine), and placenta therapy. The clinic also provides osteoporosis screening, pre-marriage health checkups (bridal checks), and guidance and treatment for lifestyle-related diseases. The facility offers a parking lot and is barrier-free accessible, and English-language consultations are available, making it a welcoming environment for a diverse range of patients. Consultations are held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM, with the clinic closed on Sundays and public holidays.
