Shonan Clinic
About
Located in Misaki-cho, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, Shonan Clinic is a community-based clinic specializing in internal medicine. The clinic provides English-speaking services, ensuring a comfortable experience for patients who face language barriers. With support for credit cards and electronic payments, the clinic offers flexible payment options. The facility features a parking lot and barrier-free design, making it accessible to a diverse range of patients. In March 2024, the clinic introduced the AI-powered diagnostic device "nodoca." This system enables AI-based influenza detection through throat photography alone, eliminating the need for traditional nasal swabs and significantly reducing physical burden on patients. The clinic also offers high-field MRI examinations and provides comprehensive brain screening programs, including simple and standard courses. The clinic actively embraces digital transformation with online insurance verification and electronic prescription systems, supporting the My Number insurance card. The clinic adopts generic drug prescriptions by default, demonstrating consideration for patients' medical expenses—a deeply community-rooted healthcare provider.
