Medical Consultation
Dr. Akashi, as a General Practitioner, attends to pediatric and adult medical issues, minor surgical procedures, routine prenatal checkups, and gynecological concerns. Referrals to specialists and hospitals are made as appropriate.
The clinic is equipped with an X-ray machine, electrocardiogram, pulse oximeter, spirometer, audiometer, and ultrasound. Holter monitoring and venipunctures can also be done at the clinic.
Most laboratory tests are sent out to a reference laboratory.
Many commonly prescribed medications are dispensed directly at our clinic. If we do not carry a specific medication, we will provide you with a prescription.
Physical Examinations
The Clinic offers comprehensive general physical examinations for adults and routine physical exams for children. We also provide physical examinations for companies, available in both English and Japanese. Many foreign companies operating in Yokohama and Tokyo refer their employees to our Clinic.
In addition, we conduct school and university entrance physical examinations for both local and international institutions, as well as life insurance physicals for European and American companies. Please allow at least one hour for these services.
Immunization
The Clinic offers routine immunizations for children and adults, tailored to the guidelines of each patient’s country of origin as desired. We also provide various vaccinations for travelers. Please contact the Clinic for vaccine availability and to schedule an appointment.
For further information, please refer to the U.S. CDC and the Japanese NIID (National Institute of Infectious Diseases) websites.
Links
- Your child needs vaccines as they grow! 2024 Recommended Immunizations for Birth Through 6 Years Old
- Older children and teens need vaccines too! 2024 Recommended Immunizations for Children 7–18 Years Old
- You need vaccines throughout your life! 2024 Recommended Immunizations for Adults Aged 19 Years and Older
- Japan’s Routine/Optional Vaccination Schedule (0–20 years old)
- Japan’s Routine/Optional Vaccination Schedule (20 years and older)
- Routine Vaccination Schedule
Yokohama City Subsidized Immunizations
Vaccine coupons subsidized by Yokohama City depending on the age of children/adult,are honored at the Clinic by appointments only.
Yokohama City Subsidized Checkups
Vaccine coupons subsidized by Yokohama City, based on the age of the child or adult, are accepted at the Clinic by appointment only.
Yokohama City Subsidized Prenatal Checkups
Pregnant women residing in Yokohama City are eligible for partially subsidized prenatal checkups, provided by Yokohama City. These checkups are available at the Clinic by appointment only.
Health Insurance
Both Japanese National Health Insurance and Social Insurance are accepted.
Invoices for foreign private patients are issued in English, and we are happy to sign foreign private insurance claim forms.