To all visitors of our clinic,

Our goal is to achieve early detection of breast cancer and reduce mortality rates in our community. We provide rapid diagnosis and, considering the long-term nature of breast cancer treatment, we strive to build trust with our patients and create an environment where they can feel secure during their visits.

Even after surgery, we collaborate with major local hospitals and are equipped with diagnostic facilities equivalent to those of hospitals. We have been dedicated to breast cancer treatment for over 20 years, and based on our experience in treating menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis, and lifestyle diseases, we focus on providing comprehensive healthcare for women.

Therefore, through internal medicine services for infectious diseases like colds, lifestyle diseases, and anti-aging treatments, we aim to contribute to community healthcare and protect the health of local residents.

*All conversations will be conducted in Japanese or via a translation tool. Shigeto Ueda, MD, PhD

Breast Surgery

• Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, National Defense Medical College (2000)
• Worked in the Department of Surgery at the National Defense Medical College Hospital and others (-2009)
• Beckman Laser Institute, University of California, USA (-2011)
• Lecturer in the Department of Breast Oncology, International Medical Center, Saitama Medical University (-2019)
• Head of Breast Surgery, JR Tokyo General Hospital (-2025)

General Internal Medicine

Aoi Internal Medicine Clinic, Ekinaka Beans Asagaya (-2025)

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine （MD）
• Specialist and Instructor of the Japan Breast Cancer Society
• Specialist of the Japan Surgical Society
• Certified Physician of the Japan Society of Clinical Oncology
• Certified Mammography Reading Physician by the Japan Central Organization for Quality Assurance of Breast Cancer Screening
• Certified Occupational Physician by the Japan Medical Association

Achievements

• Research Encouragement Award from the Japan Breast Cancer Society (Imaging Diagnosis, Optical Mammography)
• Breast Cancer Paper Award from the Japan Breast Cancer Society (Imaging Diagnosis, PET/CT)
• Numerous other papers, books, and patent applications

Women’s Breast and Internal Medicine Clinic

Our Philosophy and Policy

Prevention

Increase the breast cancer screening rate in the region, aiming to seamlessly complete the process from examination to diagnosis in the shortest time possible, achieving early detection and reducing mortality rates.

Treatment

Since breast cancer treatment spans over 10 years, we aim to build a deep trust relationship with patients, becoming a clinic where they can visit for long-term care.

Collaboration

Collaborate with regional core hospitals, providing examination equipment at the same level as hospitals even after surgery, ensuring patients can visit with peace of mind.

Quality of Life

Address not only breast cancer but also menopause symptoms, osteoporosis, anti-aging, and other comprehensive women’s health care, aiming to improve quality of life

Contribution to Regional Healthcare

To meet the needs of local residents, we engage in internal medicine for colds, infectious diseases, and lifestyle-related diseases, expanding trust. ※All conversations will be conducted in Japanese or via a translation tool.

About Our Specialized Medical Services

Key Points in Breast Symptoms, Examinations, and Treatments:

Examinations and Consultations

Conduct examinations and consultations for symptoms in the breast and underarm area, offering breast cancer screening, treatment, and post-surgery follow-ups.

Major Diseases

• Mastopathy: Breast conditions accompanied by discomfort or pain
• Mastitis: Common during breastfeeding periods
• Subareolar abscess: Frequently occurs with inverted nipples
• Breast cancer and benign breast tumors （e.g., fibroadenoma）

Breast Diseases in Women

• Breast pain and mastopathy
• Inflammatory breast diseases
• Benign breast tumors
• Breast cancer

Breast Diseases in Men

• Gynecomastia
• Male breast cancer

Specialized Examinations

• Imaging diagnostics such as mammography and ultrasound
• Pathological diagnostics such as cytology and needle biopsy

Breast Cancer Screening

Examinations using mammography and ultrasound; available for both municipal cancer screenings and self-financed screenings.

If Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Check for whole-body metastasis and refer patients to specialized cancer treatment hospitals.

Post-Surgery Follow-Up for Breast Cancer

Hormone therapy （endocrine therapy） and follow-up care such as tumor marker testing and CT scans.

Treatment Experience

Leveraging over 3,000 cases of cancer surgeries and treatments to provide extensive knowledge and expertise as surgical specialists, breast specialists, and certified cancer treatment specialists.

Treatment for Menopausal Symptoms and Osteoporosis

Treatment for menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis, which are common in women aged 40–50. Using high-precision bone density DXA and CT scans, as well as blood tests to provide treatments such as Chinese herbal medicine, equol supplements, hormone replacement therapy, and placenta therapy （available under both insurance-covered and self-financed options）.

Cancer Herbal Medicine Clinic

Prescribes Chinese herbal medicine for menopausal symptoms （insurance-covered）. Offers “Huai-a,” a cancer treatment medication using Chinese herbal medicine （self-financed）. Online consultations are available for distant patients.

Anti-Aging Treatments

• Placenta therapy
• Super fatigue recovery garlic injection
• Super beauty-enhancing “white pearl” injection

For First-Time Patients

Items to Bring

Please bring the following items with you when visiting our clinic:

• My Number Health Insurance Card / Health Insurance Certificate
• Medical care recipient certificate （if applicable）
• Medication notebook
• Patient card （if you have visited us before）

For patients receiving insurance-covered medical care

At your first visit, please bring your health insurance card （or My Number Health Insurance Card）, medical care recipient certificate if applicable, and your medication notebook whenever possible. If we are unable to confirm your insurance information, we cannot provide treatment under health insurance coverage.

※Please make sure that your insurance card is valid and has not expired.

About Appointments

Appointments can be made by phone, and walk-in visits are also welcome. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

To help reduce waiting time, we recommend using our online appointment system and online medical questionnaire. When you make an appointment online, you will receive instructions to complete the online questionnaire in advance. Please follow the instructions and submit the form prior to your visit.

Consultation Flow

Payment Methods

We accept cash, credit cards, QR code payments, and electronic money.

Available payment methods include:

Online Medical Consultations

Depending on your symptoms and medical condition, we also offer online medical consultations.

This service is available for patients who have difficulty visiting the clinic due to work, family responsibilities, or other circumstances.

Eligibility for online consultations varies depending on the condition and treatment content.

If you are interested, please contact us in advance or consult with your doctor during your visit.

Privacy Policy

When collecting personal information, our clinic does so only within the scope necessary for medical treatment, nursing care, and healthcare services.

If personal information is to be used for any other purpose, we will clearly inform you of the purpose in advance and obtain your consent.

We also strive to keep personal information accurate and up to date, and we take appropriate measures to prevent leakage, loss, damage, alteration, or unauthorized access to personal information.