J.T Chen.Clinic
J.T. Chen Clinic (陳瑞東クリニック) is an internal medicine practice tucked into the basement level of Akasaka Kaikan in Minato. The basement location sounds sketchy on paper but it’s a normal, functional clinic — just follow the building signs. Dr. Chen handles the standard internal medicine workload: chronic conditions, checkups, referrals, general adult health concerns.
English is workable here. Staff have conversational ability, so you won’t be completely on your own trying to mime your symptoms. It’s not a fully bilingual clinic, but it’s noticeably more accessible than the average neighborhood naika. If your Japanese is zero, you can get through a visit — just don’t expect every nuance to land perfectly.
Akasaka is well-connected, so getting here is easy enough from most parts of central Tokyo. Good option if you’re based in Minato or nearby and need a reliable general doctor who won’t make you feel like a puzzle to be solved.
Patient Feedback
Patient experiences suggest a no-frills, get-things-done kind of practice. Dr. Chen is described as direct and thorough — not particularly chatty, but attentive to the actual problem. Wait times are reasonable for a solo practice in central Tokyo. The basement setting keeps it quieter than street-level clinics. Patients appreciate that staff make a genuine effort to communicate rather than defaulting to “Japanese only.”
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.chin-cl.com/
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東京都港区赤坂2-13-5 赤坂会館 地下1F
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Akasaka Station (Chiyoda Line) — 2 min walk
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