


Scleroderma Treatment in Tokyo Midtown Clinic
About the clinic
Scleroderma care at Tokyo Midtown Clinic in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, includes rheumatology assessment and outpatient management. Dr. Kazuki Takada has over 30 years of experience and NIH training in collagen disease medicine. The clinic was Japan’s first to earn JCI accreditation for outpatient care and health checkups.
Rheumatology assessment and tests
The clinic has a rheumatology department for autoimmune and collagen diseases, including scleroderma. Dr. Takada is certified by the Japan Rheumatology College and the American Rheumatology Board. He has also trained at the NIH and is affiliated with Tokyo Medical and Dental University’s Department of Collagen Disease and Rheumatic Diseases.
Assessment requires an appointment and is available for patients aged 16 and older. General blood test results from the in-house laboratory are available the same day. Diagnostics are located on one floor.
- Blood and urine tests. The clinic offers blood tests, including same-day general results, and urine testing.
- Heart and imaging tests. Available options include an ECG, X-ray, ultrasound, 3.0 Tesla MRI, and 80-slice CT.
Scleroderma care and apheresis
- Rheumatology management. A rheumatologist provides outpatient care for collagen diseases. Symptoms managed include joint pain or swelling, fatigue, fever, weight loss, and loss of appetite.
- Therapeutic apheresis. This blood filtration treatment is listed for collagen and skin diseases. A special membrane filters substances from the blood before returning it to the body. These include cholesterol, triglycerides, inflammatory substances, viruses, and toxins. A physician sets the treatment plan after consultation.
The apheresis program was developed with physicians from Juntendo University Hospital. The project was led by the then-president of the Japanese Society for Apheresis.
Patients can request a consultation through Bookimed to discuss assessment and suitable care options.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| treatment | Price | |
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| Plasmapheresis | Price on request |
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Tokyo Midtown Clinic: more details about the clinic
International Standards and Patient Volume
The clinic holds JCI accreditation for outpatient care, reflecting its commitment to international safety and quality standards. About 40,000 people undergo medical examinations here each year. The facility also manages corporate health programs for around 5,700 companies.
Staff includes roughly 400 full-time and part-time professionals. These include board-certified physicians and specialized administrative teams. The clinic has formal referral partnerships with Tokyo Medical University Hospital and Cancer Institute Ariake Hospital.
Outpatient Specialties and Advanced Methods
The clinic provides specialized care across more than 10 medical departments. Key areas include:
- Cardiology: Heart Age AI analyzes cardiovascular patterns from ECG data. Preventive blood purification is also available.
- Gastroenterology: Endoscopic and ultrasound diagnostics for stomach cancer, liver disease, and acid reflux.
- Neurosurgery: Stroke risk and unruptured aneurysm evaluation using high-resolution imaging.
- Respiratory Medicine: Treatment of COPD and asthma through inhaled steroid therapies.
- Neurology: Care for chronic headaches and cognitive disorders, including Alzheimer's and vascular dementia.
The cardiology department performs therapeutic apheresis – a blood purification process using special filtration membranes. This removes bad cholesterol, triglycerides, and inflammatory substances before returning purified blood. International visitors can access this preventive treatment. Specialists with over 40 years of experience manage the procedure.
Neurological services include cognitive rehabilitation and lifestyle support for memory loss patients. For chronic headaches, neurosurgeons use detailed questionnaires and imaging. This helps distinguish migraines from serious conditions like brain tumors. A dedicated dental department performs periodontal tissue regeneration and gum disease screening.
Diagnostic Technology and Specialized Units
The clinic uses high-specification imaging equipment in the Midtown Tower facility. 3.0 Tesla MRI and 80-slice CT scanners provide detailed views for neurology and cardiology. Tools like 3D mammography and flexible endoscopes support early cancer detection.
The Executive Medical Service offers private examination rooms and dedicated concierge support. For dental patients, the Blue Radical device treats periodontal disease. Results typically arrive within three to five weeks. Patients can access medical reports through a secure online system.
Services for International Patients
Tokyo Midtown Clinic supports foreign residents and international visitors with dedicated services:
- English-speaking medical and administrative staff
- Online consultations via real-time video chat
- Health screening programs designed for international visitors
- Medical documentation and occupational health materials in English
Outpatient appointments can be booked online. For complex cases requiring inpatient surgery, the clinic prepares referral letters to affiliated university hospitals.
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Midtown Tower 6F, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6206, Japan
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