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
    Medical Interpreter

    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.

  • 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.

  • Nurse / Yamamoto, Kazuki
    ACLS Provider

    I lived overseas as a child and became interested in working with international communities. After gaining experience at a hospital, I studied abroad in the Philippines and Australia. In Australia, I worked as an Assistant in Nursing. I hope to support people from overseas so they can feel comfortable when visiting our clinic.

  • Nurse / Watabe,Satoko
    ACLS Provider

    I aim to create an atmosphere that helps ease any apprehension about seeking medical care in an unfamiliar environment, as well as concerns arising from cultural differences and language barriers.

  • Physician / Erina Nakane
    Psychiatrist
    Thursday 9:00～12:30

  • Physician / Takahiko Fukuchi
    Internal Medicine
    Friday 10:00～18:30

  • Nurse / Ami Fukuoka

  • Nurse / Mina Takabayashi