Internal Medicine in Shimanouchi, Miyazaki

Reasons to visit

• Fever, chills, fatigue or loss of appetite
• Cough, phlegm, sore throat, runny nose or a persistent cough
• Abdominal or stomach pain, heartburn, nausea, diarrhea or constipation
• Headache, dizziness, unsteadiness, palpitations or swelling
• Snoring, marked daytime sleepiness or difficulty sleeping
• Abnormal health-check results, continuing medicines or managing several conditions

Call 119 for severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, impaired consciousness or other life-threatening symptoms.

Conditions and ongoing care

We provide care for hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, high uric acid and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Treatment and follow-up take account of test results, daily life, other conditions and current medicines.

Consultations are also available for obesity and weight management, smoking cessation, alcohol reduction and sleep apnea. For people who have difficulty attending the clinic, Dr. Nishimoto and Dr. Inoue discuss home visits after reviewing their condition and location.

Tests selected for your symptoms

Tests are chosen after reviewing symptoms, existing conditions and previous results. Not everyone needs every test.

• Blood and urine tests assess findings such as blood glucose, HbA1c, kidney function and urine abnormalities.
• X-ray, CT and ultrasound are available when indicated by the clinical assessment.
• Resting and Holter ECG, and ABI/CAVI testing assess heart rhythm and vascular health.

Your physicians

Director Koshiro Nishimoto, MD, PhD provides internal medicine, urology and hemodialysis care. His qualifications include specialist and instructor certification from the Japanese Urological Association and specialist certification from the Japan Endocrine Society. His outpatient days are Monday–Saturday.

Deputy Director Morihiro Inoue, MD is a certified physician of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine and a hematology specialist certified by the Japanese Society of Hematology. He provides general internal medicine and care for anemia, bleeding tendencies, and white blood cell or platelet abnormalities. His outpatient days are Monday and Wednesday, excluding public holidays.

Appointments and your visit

Walk-in patients can be seen on the day. Patients with appointments have priority, and the order may change according to clinical urgency and how busy the clinic is. Online booking does not require an app.

1. Check the schedule before your visit

   Check clinic hours and the calendar for closures or changes. Bring your medication record, health-check or previous test results, and a referral letter if you have them.

2. Assessment and appropriate tests

   We ask when symptoms started, what you are experiencing, your medical history and current medicines. Tests are selected according to the examination.

3. Results and next steps

   We discuss treatment or follow-up using your results and current condition. We arrange referral when specialist testing or treatment is needed.

Getting to our clinic in Shimanouchi

Nishimoto Clinic is at 6714-1 Shimanouchi, Miyazaki City, in front of Miyazaki Nihon University High School. Dedicated parking is available beside the building.

Consultations in English are available. Please contact us if you are unsure which service to choose.