Okano Clinic
About
Okano Clinic, located in Kawaminakayutaka-cho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is a medical facility specializing in gastroenterology. Dr. Mitsunobu Okano, the clinic director, graduated from Yamaguchi University School of Medicine and completed his training at the Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR in Tokyo, bringing over 31 years of medical experience from Saiseikai Shimonoseki General Hospital. Based on this extensive background, the clinic provides diagnosis and treatment in internal medicine, gastroenterology, breast surgery, and general surgery, while also offering consultations for a wide range of medical conditions. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with Saturday hours from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The clinic is closed on Sundays, national holidays, the first and third Wednesdays of each month, and during the New Year period. The facility is equipped with parking and is barrier-free, accommodating wheelchair access. The clinic places particular emphasis on cancer screening, offering endoscopic examinations of the stomach and colon, abdominal ultrasound, stool tests, and mammography. Given the rising incidence of colorectal cancer, the importance of early detection and treatment of polyps and mucosal erosion is highlighted. English language support is available, providing assistance for patients requiring multilingual communication. As a community-based healthcare provider, the clinic offers comprehensive care from prevention to treatment.