Katsuta Gastroenterology and Surgery Clinic
About
Katsuta Gastroenterology Internal Medicine & Surgery Clinic, located in Katsuragi, Kinokawa City, Wakayama Prefecture, is a medical facility with a long history of serving the local community since its establishment in 1920. Operated by Jiikai Medical Corporation, the clinic specializes in gastroenterological care, addressing conditions of the stomach, colon, esophagus, anus, liver, and pancreas, while also providing comprehensive internal medicine services for conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. The medical director is a board-certified surgeon of the Japan Surgical Society and the Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery, having trained in gastroenterological surgery at Wakayama Medical University. The chairman also holds multiple specialist certifications. Every Saturday, an outpatient clinic is staffed by a gastroenterological surgery specialist from Wakayama Medical University, and on Thursday afternoons, a neurosurgeon provides specialized consultations for headaches and memory concerns. The clinic is equipped with advanced diagnostic facilities, including multi-slice CT, ultrasound, and endoscopy, as well as CT colonography for less invasive colorectal examinations, bone density measurement, and arterial stiffness assessment. It is also a designated facility for lifestyle disease prevention health screenings by the Japan Health Insurance Association. The clinic offers outpatient, home-visit, and day-care rehabilitation services as well as adult day care. English-language support is available, and the clinic accepts credit cards and electronic payments, with parking and barrier-free facilities provided.
