Nishimura Internal Medicine Clinic

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Nishimura Internal Medicine Clinic, located in Yamato, Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is a community-based clinic offering a broad range of services centered on internal medicine, including gastroenterology, cardiology, respiratory medicine, radiology, and rehabilitation. Director Dr. Shigeo Nishimura holds specialist certifications from the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology and the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, while Deputy Director Dr. Hiroko Nishimura is a certified cardiovascular specialist of the Japanese Circulation Society, together providing expert medical care. The clinic places particular emphasis on treating lifestyle-related diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia, as well as the early detection and treatment of heart disease through cardiac ultrasound examinations. Screening services for stomach and colorectal cancer, as well as hepatitis, are also available. The clinic is equipped with a comprehensive range of diagnostic facilities, including transnasal endoscopy for gastric examination, endoscopic polypectomy (stomach and colon), color Doppler echocardiography, arterial stiffness assessment via CAVI, carotid artery ultrasound, Holter electrocardiography, pulmonary function testing, and bone density measurement for osteoporosis. Home visit and house call services are available for patients who have difficulty traveling to the clinic. The facility offers English-language support, ample parking, and barrier-free access, creating a welcoming environment for diverse patients. Consultations are accepted Monday through Saturday (Thursday and Saturday mornings only), from 9:00–12:00 and 14:00–18:00, supporting the health of patients across all generations as a trusted local family doctor.

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