Our Commitment to Patient-Centered Care
At CLINIC TEN SHIBUYA, our medical professionals are dedicated to providing high-quality medical care and services. As part of our commitment to comprehensive patient support, our website also introduces partner healthcare providers and other medical facilities.
This page outlines the background and rationale behind our approach to introducing external healthcare providers.
Reasons for Recommending Other Healthcare Facilities
1. Specialized Expertise and Treatment Suitability
We recommend healthcare facilities that best match each patient’s specific needs and conditions.
No single medical facility—including ours—can possess top-level expertise in every specialty or treatment modality. When necessary, we may refer patients to providers that are highly recognized for particular treatments or have specialized expertise in specific areas of medicine.
2. Geographic Accessibility
Our clinic operates in Shibuya and collaborates with partner healthcare providers, but we have not yet expanded to cover all regions nationwide.
Some healthcare networks operate over 100 facilities across Japan.By recommending healthcare providers that are conveniently located near patients’ places of stay, we aim to improve accessibility and convenience for ongoing visits.
We believe that promoting only our own clinic would not fully address the needs of patients throughout Japan who seek medical care.
By introducing facilities with strong geographic accessibility, we aim to improve access to treatment and reduce the burden on patients. Local facilities are especially beneficial for follow-up appointments, post-treatment consultations, and ongoing care management.
3. Appointment Availability and Reducing Wait Times
Due to high demand, appointments at our clinic may occasionally be fully booked.
When patients require timely care, we may recommend other healthcare providers where they can receive prompt treatment with shorter wait times.
4. Addressing Specific Patient Needs
Depending on the type of treatment, specialized medical equipment, advanced techniques, or unique clinical approaches may be required.
The facilities and technologies available vary by healthcare provider.
With this in mind, our website also introduces highly specialized healthcare providers, taking into consideration that certain treatments may not be available within the scope of services offered at our clinic.
5. Providing Diverse Treatment Options
Many medical conditions have multiple treatment options, and approaches may vary depending on the healthcare provider.
We believe it is important for patients not to base their decisions on a single consultation, but rather to compare the opinions and treatment approaches of multiple healthcare providers.
For this reason, our website introduces multiple healthcare providers rather than limiting recommendations to a single facility.
From the perspective of informed consent, we encourage patients to compare and carefully consider multiple healthcare providers before making a decision.
Selection Criteria for Recommended Healthcare Providers
To ensure that patients can receive medical care with confidence, our website applies a range of selection criteria when introducing recommended healthcare providers.
The information about healthcare providers featured on this website is compiled primarily from publicly available sources, including official websites, public databases, and online resources.
Clinical Track Record and Treatment Outcomes
Our editorial team reviews healthcare provider data and selects facilities that are highly likely to contribute to achieving patients’ treatment goals.
We primarily evaluate the following factors:
• Languages supported
• Location
• Medical departments and availability of specialist physicians
• Availability and transparency of treatment outcome information
Physician Qualifications and Professional Expertise
We review the qualifications, board certifications, and medical society memberships of physicians at each healthcare facility.
We recommend facilities where physicians have substantial clinical experience and actively participate in professional societies to stay current with the latest medical knowledge and advancements.
Adoption of Advanced Medical Technologies
By introducing healthcare providers that utilize the latest medical equipment and treatment technologies, we aim to improve access to high-quality medical care.
We place particular emphasis on physicians and facilities that adopt advanced medical technologies to enhance both treatment effectiveness and patient safety.
Payment Methods and Pricing
As various payment methods are available—including cash, credit cards, and transportation IC cards—we consider payment options an important factor that should not be overlooked.
We also prioritize introducing healthcare providers that clearly disclose their pricing, as transparent fee structures are preferable for patients.
Location and Accessibility
Ease of access is an important factor for ongoing treatment and post-treatment follow-up.
Our website introduces healthcare providers that are conveniently located near major transportation hubs.
We also provide access information such as walking time from the nearest station and links to Google Maps.
Patient Reviews, Feedback, and Testimonials
Based on actual patient experiences, we recommend healthcare providers with reliable treatment outcomes and a high level of trust.
For some facilities, Google Maps reviews are also referenced as supplementary information.
Direct Interviews and Research
In some cases, our website conducts interviews and surveys with patients who have received treatment at the facilities we introduce, collecting firsthand information.
We reflect these findings in our articles as appropriate, striving to enhance the reliability and credibility of the information we provide.
Disclaimer
The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult qualified healthcare professionals regarding your specific medical conditions and treatment options.