Kobe Kishida Clinic in Chuo-ku, Kobe, Starts Evening and Saturday Afternoon Consultations for Respiratory Medicine, Diabetes, and Other Departments

Kobe Kishida Clinic (Location: 2nd floor, 6-13-24 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture; Director: Yuji Kishida) began new evening consultations from 18:00 to 21:00 on weekdays and Saturday afternoon consultations from 13:30 to 16:30, starting April 1, 2026. The clinic, situated in western Chuo-ku, adjacent to Hyogo-ku, employs multiple doctors with specialist qualifications in respiratory, diabetes, endocrine, and general internal medicine. They aim to provide accessible consultation times for individuals after work or during their daily routines. Web reservations are accepted 24 hours a day, and same-day phone reservations are also available.

The clinic addresses common challenges such as delayed medical check-ups due to work, prolonged coughs with clinics closing early, interrupted treatment for chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension, and difficulty finding a regular physician available on weekday evenings or Saturday afternoons. The expanded hours are intended for individuals aged 13 and older who work or reside in the Chuo-ku and Hyogo-ku areas of Kobe City.

Key features of the clinic include a team of doctors with various specialist qualifications: - Certified Respiratory Physician (The Japanese Respiratory Society) - Certified Thoracic Surgeon (The Japanese Association for Chest Surgery) - Certified Diabetologist (The Japan Diabetes Society) - Certified Endocrinologist and Metabolism Specialist (The Japan Endocrine Society) - Certified General Internal Medicine Specialist (The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine) - Certified Diagnostic Radiologist (Japan Radiological Society) - Certified Nuclear Medicine Specialist (Japanese Society of Nuclear Medicine) (Note: These qualifications represent the combined expertise of multiple doctors at the clinic. Director Yuji Kishida holds Diagnostic Radiologist and Nuclear Medicine Specialist certifications.)

New consultation hours from April 1, 2026: - Monday-Friday: 9:00-12:00 (morning), 13:30-16:30 (afternoon), 18:00-21:00 (evening) - Saturday: 9:00-12:00 (morning), 13:30-16:30 (afternoon) - Sunday/Holidays: Closed

Reservations are preferred, but first-time patients and walk-ins are accepted for general outpatient services. Health check-ups and vaccinations require reservations. Last acceptance for evening consultations is 21:00.

Services covered during evening/Saturday afternoon hours include: - Respiratory issues: persistent cough, asthma, shortness of breath, phlegm, COPD - Lifestyle diseases: ongoing treatment for diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, gout - Post-checkup follow-ups: re-examination for abnormal values (HbA1c, blood sugar, lipids) - Treatment resumption: consultations for restarting interrupted treatments - Health check-ups: pre-employment and periodic health check-ups (available during evening/Saturday hours) - Vaccinations: various vaccines including influenza, shingles, HPV, pneumococcal - Fever/cold symptoms: separate pathways; pre-contact via web or phone required, then guided to a separate room upon arrival.

Prescriptions issued during evening consultations are comparable to daytime services. Nearby pharmacies are open until 20:00 (soon 21:00) on weekdays, and pharmacies in Sannomiya operate until 22:00. Saturday afternoons also have nearby pharmacies open for prescription pickup.

Clinic details: - Medical Institution Name: Kobe Kishida Clinic - Address: 2nd floor, 6-13-24 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, 650-0017 - Established: June 2020 - Access: 5-minute walk from Okurayama Station (West Exit 1, Kobe Municipal Subway); Bus + 10-minute walk from JR Kobe Station; 15-minute walk from JR Motomachi Station. - Parking: No affiliated parking; multiple coin parking lots nearby. - Age eligibility: 13 years and older. - Phone: 078-360-0811 - Official Website: Kobe Kishida Clinic Official Website