Japan Society of Hepatology-certified liver specialists run Rinku General Medical Center’s viral hepatitis clinic on Wednesdays and Fridays. The Gastroenterology department also manages chronic hepatitis and is certified by Japan’s gastroenterology and endoscopy societies. The center is designated to help prevent mother-to-child hepatitis B transmission. It holds JMIP certification for international patient care, with free interpretation in five languages. Hepatologist consultations are available through the outpatient department; no prices are listed.
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