Neurology

We perform examinations and treatments for symptoms and diseases of the cranial nervous system, such as headaches, dizziness, seizures, aphasia, etc. If you are suffering from a headache or dizziness that you have never experienced before, or a chronic headache or speech disorder, please visit the Department of Neurology.

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.

Neurology (Reservation Required)

This clinic is for people aged 16 and over.

A thorough inspection system

① Results of general blood tests are given to you on the same day

We have a clinical testing room within the hospital, and can explain the results of common blood tests (peripheral blood tests, liver function, lipids, metabolic system, renal function, etc.) on the same day as the test.

②Secondary inspection is also possible using high-precision inspection equipment

We are equipped with high-precision testing equipment, such as an 80-slice CT, 3.0 Tesla MRI, and 2D/3D mammography, and are able to provide a variety of tests if findings are found during medical checkups and health examinations.

• 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.

Main responses by disease

Migraine

• This is such a disease.
  • It is a neurological disorder characterized by headaches, nausea, photophobia, and sound sensitivity, and occurs mainly on one side of the head.
• Main symptoms
  • Headache, especially severe unilateral headache
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • May be sensitive to bright light and noise
• Future risks
  • Chronic
  • Excessive use of painkillers leads to medication overuse headaches
  • Cerebrovascular disease
• Main treatment
  • Migraine last from a few hours to about three days, and if the pain is severe it can interfere with your daily life. There are also medications specifically for migraines and preventative medications for attacks, so please consult us.

Stroke

• This is such a disease.
  • This is a disease that causes damage to brain tissue when blood flow to the brain is suddenly blocked or blood vessels in the brain burst. This condition causes the brain to lose oxygen and nutrients, which can damage nerve cells and cause loss of function.
• Main symptoms
  • Numbness or paralysis on one side of the face or limbs
  • Difficulty understanding or producing words or language
  • Sudden visual impairment, loss of vision in one eye
• Future risks
  • People who have had a stroke before are more likely to have another stroke
  • Comorbid conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease
  • The possibility that functional impairments or physical disabilities caused by a stroke may affect your future life and work
• Main treatment
  • Acute treatment: Thrombolytic therapy and endovascular treatment are used to alleviate acute symptoms such as cerebral infarction and cerebral hemorrhage.

Aphasia

• This is such a disease.
  • It is a neurological disorder involving impaired language comprehension and speech and is caused by damage to certain areas of the brain.
• Main symptoms
  • Difficulty understanding words
  • Unable to pronounce words properly
  • Difficult to find words
• Future risks
  • Persistent impairment in language skills
  • It can affect social relationships and work, and may increase the risk of psychological problems such as depression.
  • Increased risk of stroke or brain injury, which is the cause of aphasia, and therefore the possibility of recurrence
• Main treatment methods
  • Cognitive rehabilitation programs may be offered to help improve or support the cognitive functions associated with aphasia.

Doctor introduction

Koichi Ohki

Tokyo Midtown Clinic
Part-time/Neurologist

Biography

March 2001: Graduated from Keio University School of Medicine
April 2001: Joined the Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine
April 2004: Enrolled in the Graduate School of Neurology at Keio University
March 2008: Graduated from Keio University Graduate School of Neurology
April 2008: Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine (Neurology), Keio University School of Medicine
October 2009: Postdoc at the Laboratory of Neural Stem Cell Biology and Therapy, Lund University, Sweden
November 2011: Physician at the Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Saiseikai Central Hospital
April 2012: In charge of neurology (headaches and dizziness) at Tokyo Midtown Clinic
Until now

Certifications

Physician certified by the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine
Japanese Society of Neurology Specialist
Specialist of the Japan Stroke Society Member of the Japan Neuroscience Society
Member of the Japanese Society of Neuroendovascular Therapy

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