Nakafusa Clinic
About
Nakafusa Clinic is a medical facility located in Iwade City, Wakayama Prefecture, which opened in April 2019. It provides comprehensive medical care centered on neurosurgery, with a wide range of specialties including neurology, surgery, radiology, and rehabilitation. The clinic addresses symptoms related to the brain and spinal cord such as headaches, dizziness, numbness, and memory loss, as well as lifestyle-related conditions like colds and hypertension, and treatment of bruises and wounds, serving as a trusted family doctor for the local community. The director holds the ICD (Infection Control Doctor) certification accredited by the Japanese Society of Infectious Diseases, and the clinic places strong emphasis on infection prevention measures. It maintains a safe medical environment through a patient flow system that separates general patients from those suspected of infection, as well as thorough ventilation and disinfection protocols. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with Thursday and Saturday limited to morning hours only. The clinic is closed on Sundays and public holidays. The facility is equipped with a rehabilitation room and treatment room, as well as a parking lot and barrier-free facilities. English-language consultations are available. The clinic has been designated as a Type 2 Agreement Medical Institution by Wakayama Prefecture and supports electronic prescriptions. It has established a cooperative network with multiple medical institutions including Kobayashi Naga Hospital and Wakayama Medical University Hospital, with a referral system in place for cases requiring specialized examination or treatment. The clinic is approximately a 5-minute drive from JR Wakayama Line Iwade Station and about 10 minutes from the Iwade Interchange on the Kinokawa Expressway.
