This is a specialty that diagnoses and treats diseases of the digestive system, including the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Using endoscopic and ultrasound examinations, we treat gastric ulcers, stomach cancer, liver diseases, and other conditions.
When you experience these symptoms
Heartburn
Stomach upset
Diarrhea or constipation
Stomach pain
Stomachache
Telephone reservation reception hours
9:00-12:30/14:00-17:30 (Monday-Friday *Excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
Reception for initial consultations, examinations, and infusions
9:00-12:00/14:00-17:00 (Monday-Friday *Excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
First visit
Please make a reservation in advance by phone and bring your health insurance card.
Revisit
Please make an appointment in advance by phone and bring your health insurance card and patient registration card.
A digestive disease in which stomach acid and contents reflux, causing inflammation and damage to the esophagus. If it progresses, it can damage the esophageal mucosa and cause complications.
Main symptoms
Burning or pain in the chest
Discomfort when swallowing food
Unpleasant or foreign body sensation in the throat
Complications
Tissue damage caused by reflux narrows the esophagus
Long-term reflux increases risk of developing esophageal cancer
Mucosal abnormalities may progress and develop into cancer
Main treatment
Drug therapy
Antacids: For mild symptoms, antacids can help by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach.
H2 receptor antagonists, such as ranitidine and famotidine, have the effect of suppressing the secretion of stomach acid.
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as omeprazole and esomeprazole, are more potent at suppressing stomach acid secretion and helping the esophagus heal.
Gastritis
These diseases.
It is a digestive disorder in which the inner mucous membrane of the stomach becomes inflamed, causing stomach discomfort and pain. It can be caused by infection, stress, or excessive alcohol consumption.
Main symptoms
Abdominal discomfort or pain
Loss of appetite or vomiting
Decreased interest or desire to eat
Complications
Damage to the gastric mucosa leads to ulcers
Continuing inflammation prolongs symptoms
Long-term inflammation can lead to cancer
Main treatment
Drug therapy
Antacids: These help the stomach lining repair itself by reducing the amount of acid produced.
H2 blockers: Drugs that suppress the production of stomach acid, such as ranitidine and famotidine.
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs): These drugs, such as omeprazole and lansoprazole, are more effective at suppressing stomach acid production.
Inflammatory bowel disease
These diseases.
A group of diseases characterized by chronic inflammation in the digestive tract, mainly including ulcerative colitis*1 and Crohn's disease*2. There are multiple causes, and it is believed that an autoimmune response is involved.
Main symptoms
Frequent bowel movements or abnormal bowel movements
Abdominal pain or discomfort
Blood in the stool
Complications
Risk of intestinal narrowing due to inflammation
Potential for formation of fistulas between intestinal tracts
Surgery may be required due to progression or complications.
Main treatment
Drug therapy
Aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) drugs are primarily used to treat ulcerative colitis by reducing inflammation.
Steroids: These are effective in suppressing acute symptoms, but caution is required when used long-term as they can have side effects.
Immunosuppressants: These suppress the activity of the immune system and reduce inflammation. Examples include azathioprine and methotrexate.
*1 Ulcerative colitis is a disease in which inflammation and ulcers occur in the mucous membrane of the large intestine, causing symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloody stool.
*2: Crohn's disease is a condition in which "discrete inflammation and ulcers occur in the digestive tract, resulting in abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloody stool, and weight loss."
Doctor’s Profile
Ichiro Akagi
Tokyo Midtown Clinic Department in charge: Gastroenterology
Certifications and Affiliations
Japan Surgical Society Supervisor, Specialist, and Certified Doctor Japan Society of Hepatology Supervisor and Specialist Japan Gastroenterological Society instructor/specialist Japan Society of Ultrasound in Medicine Supervisor and Specialist Board Certified Specialist in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy by Japan Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society Japan Esophageal Society certified physician Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery Specialist Gastrointestinal cancer surgical treatment certified physician Japan Cancer Treatment Certified Physician Japan Society of Laser Medicine Certified Doctor, Type 2 Completed a palliative care seminar for doctors involved in cancer treatment Completed the Mammography Training Course at the NPO Seichu Organization Tokyo Metropolitan Government designated doctor for intractable diseases Special Researcher, Department of Molecular Anatomy, Nippon Medical University Japanese Medical English Proficiency Test (Advanced Level) ICLS (Immediate Cardiac Life Support) course certified doctor Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Medical Officer ACLS Providers American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) active member Editorial Board Member of Global Journal of Oncologist
Biography
Graduated from Nippon Medical School in 2001 and began working in the Department of Gastroenterological Surgery at Nippon Medical School Hospital. In 2009, he graduated from the Graduate School of Organ Biology and Pathological Control Surgery at Nippon Medical School and obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree before moving to the United States. 2010: Worked at the US National Cancer Institute (NIH). In 2015, he became Chief of the Surgery Department at Nippon Medical School Tama Nagayama Hospital, where he currently serves.
Yuki Ohtake
Tokyo Midtown Clinic Department in charge: Gastroenterology
Certifications and Affiliations
Gastroenterologist Endoscopy specialist Certified Physician in Internal Medicine Primary Care Specialist Occupational Physician
Maiko Furukawa
Tokyo Midtown Clinic Department in charge: Gastroenterology
Biography
School of Medicine, Tokyo Women's Medical University Assistant Professor, Tokyo Women's Medical University Aoyama Hospital Hachioji Digestive Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology Seconded to the Department of Gastroenterology at the Southern Tohoku General Hospital Seconded to Toda Central General Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology Director and Chief of Comprehensive Medical Checkup Center, Tokyo Midtown Clinic, Mitown Clinic Medical Corporation Platanus Medical Corporation Director and Chief of ihc Omotesando, a comprehensive healthcare center for women, Platanus Medical Corporation
① Results of general blood tests are given to you on the same day
We have an in-house laboratory, and therefore, we can provide testing and explanation of general blood test results (hematology, liver function, lipids, metabolic system, renal function, etc.) on the same day.
②More precise examinations are also available with highly advanced medical equipment
We have a wide selection of high-precision medical equipment, including an 80-slice CT, 3.0 Tesla MRI, and 2D/3D mammography, and can provide detailed examinations if there are any doubtful findings during medical checkups.
CT, MRI and ultrasound examinations require reservations.
Comprehensive support on one floor
We provide medical care in cooperation with other specialists depending on the patient's condition. On the same floor, you will also find Tokyo Midtown Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Noage, Tokyo Midtown Dental Clinic, health care shop TMMC Plus, and a dispensing pharmacy.
