Tokonami Internal Medicine Clinic
About
Tokonami Internal Medicine Clinic, operated by Medical Corporation Koyo-kai, is located in Imamura Minami, Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, conveniently situated within walking distance from JR Tokonami Station. Specializing in internal medicine, the clinic serves as a trusted family doctor for local residents. Consultation hours are 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the morning and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the afternoon, with Thursday and Saturday offering morning-only sessions. The clinic is closed on Sundays, public holidays, the New Year period (January 1-3), the Bon festival period (August 14-16), and the year-end period (December 30-31). The clinic is committed to providing warm, patient-centered healthcare, with staff sincerely addressing each patient's concerns with a smile to ensure comfortable treatment. Emphasis is placed on clear and thorough explanations, with a characteristic approach of proceeding with treatment only after patients fully understand. The clinic director also handles internal medicine and emergency outpatient services at Ube Central Hospital on Thursday mornings, and covers night shifts at Seaside Hospital and Onaka Hospital, enabling a system for rapid coordination with various hospitals. Note that on Thursday mornings when the director is at Ube Central Hospital, Dr. Chihiro Takata sees patients at the clinic. The clinic actively provides vaccinations, including influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, as well as routine vaccinations for shingles and pneumococcal disease for those aged 65 and above. My Number Health Insurance Card usage is also supported. The facility includes a parking lot and is barrier-free, accommodating patients arriving by car or those using wheelchairs. Multilingual support is available, including English and Korean. With these features, the clinic is widely used by patients of all ages as a community-based medical institution.
