Iwakura Clinic

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Iwakura Clinic is an internal medicine clinic located in Mitsuishidai, Hashimoto City, Wakayama Prefecture, situated inside the Forest Hashimoto commercial complex approximately a 2-minute walk from Rinkan-Denenchofu Station on the Nankai Koya Line. The clinic opened in August 2018, and its director, Dr. Shinji Iwakura, graduated from Wakayama Medical University and spent approximately 30 years honing his expertise in gastrointestinal surgery. He holds qualifications including Instructor certification from the Japan Surgical Society, Instructor certification from the Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery, and Cancer Treatment Certified Physician status. The clinic offers internal medicine, gastroenterology, and proctology services, covering a wide range of conditions from common ailments such as colds and influenza to the management of lifestyle-related diseases including hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. A notable feature of the clinic is its endoscopic examinations leveraging the director's extensive surgical experience, including gastroscopy and colonoscopy as well as same-day polyp removal procedures. Treatment of anal conditions is also a specialty, including the four-step injection therapy for hemorrhoids. Drawing on his background as a surgeon, the clinic is also equipped to handle trauma care such as lacerations and abrasions, providing an environment where patients can consult about a broad range of symptoms. Services are available in English and Korean, and the clinic accepts credit cards and electronic payments. A partnered parking lot and barrier-free facilities are also available, making it an accessible and convenient healthcare option.

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