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 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!!

  • I will provide great medical supports
    with careful consideration

    Nurse / Yukari Sugimoto
    Certified Nurse of Japanese Society of Travel Medicine
    ・ACLS Provider

    Hi, everyone! I am Yukari.
    I have worked as a nurse in general hospital after graduation. I had my dream to go oversea for studying English, so I finally decided and went to the USA. I have studied English and taken nurse course.

    After that, I returned to Japan, and have worked hospitals and clinics in Tokyo.
    I want to support Japanese and foreigner's patients for their feeling at ease.

  • I will provide our medical service
    with my experience of overseas work

    Nurse / Kae Shimada
    ACLS Provider

    After leaving the hospital where I had graduated, I went to Australia and enjoyed living abroad while learning the language. After returning to Japan, I resumed working at a hospital, but a few years later, I went to Vietnam. I worked in the medical clinic in Vietnam and provided medical support to Japanese people.

    I would like to use this experience to support not only Japanese people but also overseas patients who receive medical care in places other than their home country.

  • I am kind of my own person, but I do provide warmhearted services

    Nurse / Megumi Mori
    ACLS Provider

    In my previous job, I have cared for a variety of patients from acute care to home care. I decided I wanted to get involved in healthcare internationally after volunteering in a developing country while on vacation, and I went to Australia for two years to study nursing education programs and OET courses. When I visited a hospital during my study abroad, I was saved by the support of Japanese nurses working there.

    I am committed to creating a comfortable environment for all visitors to the hospital.

  • I will support to the patients
    with my best and kindness

    Nurse / Natsumi Jo
    ACLS Provider
    Certified Nurse of Japanese Society of Travel Medicine

    I have lived in Canada for one year to learn medical English after I quit my job at a hospital. When I felt sick in foreign country, I was really anxious to go to the hospital because of the language barrier. Therefore I want to support everyone who comes to our clinic so they can get medical care with less anxiety.

    I will give you sincere support and I am happy to help you.

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