International Health Care Clinic

International Health Care Clinic

Staff

Greetings from the Director

I want to support it graciously, kindly

Director / Physician
Mika Washio

  • Certified Physician of Japanese society of Travel Medicine
  • Industrial physician
  • ACLS Provider

My father's job as a psychiatrist influenced me at a young age to become a doctor. After graduating from Hyogo College of Medicine, I finished a residency at the Osaka Medical College and went on to research Cardiology. I went on to work at places such as general hospitals and clinics in college hospitals. I have also experienced work at psychiatric hospital where l worked with both internal medicine and mental illness departments. ln 2012, I started working at companies providing lnternational Medical Transportation while still working as a doctor at a general hospital.

I have lived in Canada for 2 years, and the Netherlands for a year.

I find importance in providing the right treatment for patients with diseases or injuries, even if it means crossing borders. As the world becomes more global and integrated, I believe that lnternational Medical Transportation is going to become more important than ever in the near future. As of now, there are not many places in Japan where a proper international medical transportation can be provided, and my goal is to provide this in Japan as a accessible medical service.

I have also started a medical clinic in 2018, where any patient can be treated regardless of their national origin or race. We provide vaccination and health checkups, to patients with fever, common colds, UTls, and more. Although we do have many international patients staying or travelling in Japan, I would like to think of the clinic as the town's clinic; a clinic where medical care can be provided to anyone that comes.

I would like to keep providing medical care to foreigners living in Japan, Japanese people leaving for foreign countries, or anyone that is in need of medical support.

Staff introduction

  • Please make yourself
    at your country!

    Receptionist / Yukie Nakagawa
    BLS provider

    When my family and I stayed in France, we found it difficult to get used to the French lifestyle. The difference in lifestyle between the Japanese and French made us worried and sometimes got us into trouble. Fortunately, there were many people that were able to help us, and we enjoyed our stay in France. l hope you enjoy your stay in Japan without any concerns, and if you need any help to clear out any trouble about your health, please come see our doctor!

  • I'm here to help you receive Japanese medical care with confidece.

    Receptionist / Mao Sasaki

    I became interested in English thorough my previous job, and decided to study abroad in Australia for two
    After that, I lived in the USA, Thailand and Vietnam for few months and experienced the cultures of each country. In each place, I needed medical care and was examined at the hospital each time, but I felt strong anxiety, fear and impatience due to different envirinment, culture and language.
    With these experiences I went to medical interpreting school and obtained a medical interpreter qualification after returning to Japan.So now, I'd like to use my experience to help ease your anxiety and fear at reception.

  • I will provide great medical supports
    with careful consideration

    Nurse / Yuki Yonetani
    Certified Nurse of Japanese Society of Travel Medicine
    ・ACLS Provider

    I'd been working at a Hospital in Tokyo after my graduation. Then, I'd gone to Canada to study English and travel abroad. I had a great time there. However, there was a time to go back to Japan. So I came back, and started my work as a nurse again.

    But about 2 years had passed, I decided to go to England to study medical English. At that time, I could also learn the differences of the medical system in another country. It was not a long time, but really worthwhile for me.
    I'll do my best at work in this clinic!!

  • To provide accurate and comfort care for the patients

    Nurse / Orie　Yamaguch
    Certified Nurse of Japanese Society of Travel Medicine
    ACLS Provider

    I had worked at a Japanese hospital as a surgical nurse for 4 years. However I quitted the job, then I went to Australia for a working holiday since I was originally interested in international interactions.While I was in Australia, I became more keen on studying English to interact with people freely and study nursing in the multicultural continent. I enrolled in University of New England in Australia and studied nursing for 2.5 years, and I worked at a hospital in Sydney as an AIN while I was studying at UNE. I flew back to Japan once I graduated from UNE, then now I am in the team of this clinic to provide accurate and comfort care for the patients who require English health care services to both tourists and living in Japan.

  • Aiming to be a place you leave with a smile

    Nurse / Hana Kurikawa
    ACLS Provider

    After working in a surgical intensive care unit for 3 years, I worked in a clinic and then went to Montreal, Canada
    I studied abroad for a year and a half. While I enjoyed the different culture there, I was also anxious about the language barrier.
    I think it is an especially big worry when you get sick in a foreign country.
    For those from overseas who are in Japan to enjoy Japan with peace of mind,
    Also in the unlikely event that international medical transportation is required, I will do my best to relieve the anxiety of patients and their families as much as possible so that they can safely return to their home countries.I will provide gentle and attentive medical support to everyone.

  • Aiming to be a place you leave with a smile

    Nurse / Yuriko Furukawa
    ACLS Provider

    After gaining experience as a nurse in Japan since graduating, I moved to Australia to pursue nursing studies. Through a working holiday, I worked as an AIN.During my time in Australia, I also studied in the Philippines. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I returned to Japan and worked in a general hospital.Leveraging my international experience, I strive to provide care that ensures patients can receive treatment with confidence.

  • Locum doctor / Erina Nakane
    Physician/Psychiatrist
    Thursday 9:30～12:30

  • Locum doctor / Takahiko Fukuchi

  • Receptionist / Momoka Koike

  • Nurse / Manami Fukuoka

  • Nurse / Mina Takabayashi