Kouchi Clinic
About
Konaika Clinic, a medical corporation located in Shinjo City, Yamagata Prefecture, is a community-based clinic specializing in internal medicine. Clinic Director Dr. Hiroshi Konai holds the designation of Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and demonstrates high expertise, including publication of a diabetes research paper in the international academic journal "Journal of Diabetes Investigation." In diabetes care, the clinic features treatment options that aim to reduce patient burden, including weekly basal insulin "Aoucli injection" and support for continuous glucose monitoring systems (FreeStyle Libre). Additionally, they have established a system for handling the new Alzheimer's drug "lecanemab" in cooperation with affiliated medical institutions. The clinic has been selected as a certified facility for the "Mogami Region General Treatment Specialist Training Program" by the Japan Association for Community Health Care, contributing to regional medical education and human resource development. With the introduction of electronic prescriptions, medication information can now be shared across multiple medical institutions and pharmacies, creating a safer medical environment. The facility features expanded parking and barrier-free accessibility. In addition to English language support, the clinic accepts credit cards and electronic payments, offering a highly convenient environment.
