Ichigo ENT Fujiwara Clinic

About

Located in a residential area of Iwade City, Wakayama Prefecture, Ichigo Otorhinolaryngology Fujiwara Clinic specializes in ear, nose, and throat care. Dr. Keiji Fujiwara, the clinic director, graduated from Kansai Medical University and, after conducting research at Wakayama Medical University and studying abroad at the State University of New York, served as an associate professor at the university. He holds multiple qualifications including a Doctor of Medicine degree, certification as a specialist from the Japan Otolaryngological Society, and specialist certification from the Japan Society for Oriental Medicine (Kampo medicine). The clinic treats a wide range of conditions including ear disorders such as otitis media, external otitis, vertigo, and hearing loss; nasal conditions including hay fever, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis; and throat conditions such as tonsillitis and hoarseness. The clinic also offers sublingual immunotherapy as an allergy treatment option. The hearing aid clinic is staffed by a speech-language pathologist who is a certified hearing aid specialist, providing professional hearing aid fitting under the supervision of the director, who is a certified hearing aid consultant and compatibility assessment physician. Examination rooms are designed as private spaces to protect patient privacy, featuring monitors that allow patients to visually confirm their symptoms, along with tablet-based disease explanations. Infection control measures include isolation rooms and air purifiers with humidification functions, as well as dedicated endoscope cleaning and disinfection equipment. The clinic accommodates English and Korean speakers and accepts credit cards and electronic payments. The entrance features a barrier-free design with a ramp, and parking is available. An online reservation system allows patients to book appointments for the following day via smartphone or computer up until the night before, enhancing the facility's convenience.