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 our medical service
    with my experience of overseas work

    Nurse / Kae Shimada
    Certified Nurse of Japanese Society of Travel Medicine
    ・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.

  • 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.

  • Providing support to all patients so that they can receive treatment in a peaceful environment.

    Nurse / Yu Yamamoto
    Certified Nurse of Japanese Society of Travel Medicine

    After working at a university hospital, I joined a clinic that offers advanced infertility treatment. I became a qualified medical interpreter to assist foreign patients at the clinic. Interacting with them sparked my interest in global healthcare and welfare, leading me to move to Australia to study welfare. While studying at a school there, I worked in home care for people with disabilities for about two years.
    With a focus on inclusivity, my goal is to ensure that all patients can visit us with peace of mind.

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