Kahoku Benibana Clinic
About
Located in Yachi, Kahoku Town, Nishimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture, Kahoku Koka Clinic is a community-focused clinic specializing in internal medicine while also covering neurosurgery and neurology. The clinic operates primarily on an appointment basis, with a system where multiple patients are seen sequentially within 30-minute appointment slots. First-time and new patient appointments are accepted until 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM, making it easy to schedule initial visits. For patients with fever or cold symptoms, the clinic provides guidance such as waiting in their vehicles in the parking lot and making phone contact to prevent the spread of infection within the facility. The clinic offers parking and is barrier-free, creating an accessible environment for those visiting by car or using wheelchairs. The ability to provide medical services in English is another feature of the clinic, making healthcare accessible even for those who are not comfortable with Japanese. Additionally, the clinic serves as an on-call physician on holidays and responds to urgent medical needs in the area, demonstrating its solid role as a clinic supporting community healthcare in Kahoku Town, Yamagata Prefecture.
