Hiramatsu Clinic

About

Hiramatsu Clinic is an internal medicine clinic located just a short walk from Iwade Station in Iwade City, Wakayama Prefecture. The clinic offers a broad range of medical services, from common internal medicine conditions such as colds and influenza to the management of lifestyle-related diseases including hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. It places particular emphasis on specialized treatment for respiratory and allergic conditions, providing care for asthma, pulmonary emphysema, and bronchitis, as well as sublingual immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis. The clinic also evaluates, tests, and treats sleep apnea syndrome. Various vaccinations and health checkups, including specific medical examinations, are available, with influenza vaccinations offered by appointment for elementary school-age patients and older. Consultation hours are from 9:00 to 12:00 in the morning and 16:00 to 19:00 in the afternoon, with reception closing 30 minutes before the end of each session. The clinic is closed on Thursdays, Sundays, and public holidays, as well as during the year-end/new year period and summer. First-time patients are encouraged to contact the clinic for an appointment in advance. The facility offers a parking lot, barrier-free access, and English-language support. As a designated insurance medical institution, the clinic meets the standards set by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, has implemented an online eligibility verification system, and is actively promoting the digitalization of healthcare. It has also established referral partnerships with multiple medical institutions, including Naga Public Hospital, Wakayama Medical University Hospital, and the Japanese Red Cross Wakayama Medical Center, ensuring appropriate referrals when hospitalization or advanced diagnostic testing is required.

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