Kakihara Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
About
Located in Iwade City, Wakayama Prefecture, Kakihara Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine Clinic is situated at a convenient location near Iwade Daini Junior High School. Under the direction of Dr. Michichiaki Kakihara, the clinic offers a wide range of medical specialties including gastroenterology, proctology, internal medicine, surgery, and psychosomatic medicine. In the gastroenterology field, the clinic treats various digestive diseases such as gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, gastric ulcers, colorectal polyps, ulcerative colitis, gallstones, and pancreatitis, and also performs gastroscopy examinations. In proctology, the clinic treats hemorrhoidal conditions including internal hemorrhoids, external hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and anal fistulas. The internal medicine department covers a broad spectrum from lifestyle diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia to allergic conditions such as asthma and hay fever. Notable features of the clinic include psychological counseling by clinical psychologists and certified psychologists, as well as a smoking cessation outpatient clinic covered by health insurance. The clinic also provides various health screenings including specific health checkups, cancer screenings, lifestyle disease prevention checkups, comprehensive health examinations, and vaccinations. The clinic offers home visits and medical house calls, and prepares medical opinion reports for long-term care insurance, demonstrating its commitment to home healthcare. The clinic has partnerships with Naga Public Hospital, Japanese Red Cross Wakayama Medical Center, and Wakayama Medical University Hospital, ensuring a collaborative hospital network when needed. English language support is available. The facility has a 15-car parking lot and is wheelchair accessible. Consultation hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Saturday mornings only. The clinic is closed on Thursday afternoons, Sundays, and public holidays. Emergency patients are accepted at any time, and as a community family doctor, the clinic is prepared to meet a wide range of healthcare needs.
