Gakugeidai ENT Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Takanban Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line) — 2 min walk
  • ENT-only specialist focus
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Gakugeidai ENT Clinic sits in Meguro’s Gakugeidaigaku neighborhood — a quiet residential pocket that’s easy to miss if you’re not local. Despite the name listing “Internal Medicine” as a specialty, this is an ear, nose, and throat clinic (ENT is right there in the name), handling the usual suspects: colds, sinusitis, ear infections, allergies, hearing issues. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but whether that translates to a smooth English-language visit in person is genuinely unclear. Don’t show up expecting a bilingual receptionist and be surprised. A translation app is a sensible backup. That said, ENT visits tend to be procedurally predictable — point to what hurts, follow the doctor’s lead — so language barriers are more manageable here than at, say, a psychiatrist. Neighborhood clinic energy: not flashy, probably efficient, likely cash-friendly for basic visits. Check their site for hours before going.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a no-frills neighborhood clinic that gets the job done. Wait times appear reasonable for a local ENT — typically shorter than major hospital outpatient departments. Doctors are reported as thorough for standard complaints like sinusitis and ear infections. The vibe is functional and calm rather than rushed. Not a place for complicated cases, but solid for everyday ENT needs.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English-language content on its website, which suggests some awareness of international patients. But confirmed English-speaking staff on-site? Unknown. Reception may have basic English capability, or may not. For a simple ENT visit — ear pain, blocked nose, allergy prescription — a translation app plus pointing at symptoms usually gets you through. Don't expect English forms. Prepare your medical vocabulary in Japanese just in case.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.gd-ent.jp/
    • 東京都目黒区鷹番2-17-11 イムーブル鷹番A1
    • Takanban Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line) — 2 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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    Proficiency Score
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