Jiyugaoka Famirikurinikku
Jiyugaoka Family Clinic is a general internal medicine practice tucked into the basement level of a building in Meguro’s Midorigaoka neighborhood — walkable from Jiyugaoka Station. It runs under the Shinsui-kai medical corporation and covers the standard internal medicine range: checkups, chronic disease management, colds, fatigue, and the kind of ongoing care that expats often struggle to find a consistent home for.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t guarantee fluent English service at the front desk or during consultations. If your Japanese is minimal, it’s worth calling ahead or bringing a translation app. Google Translate camera mode will get you through most paperwork situations here.
It’s a neighborhood clinic, not a foreigner-focused medical center. That means shorter waits than big hospitals, a more personal atmosphere, and a doctor who’ll likely see you more than once. Good fit for expats settled in the Jiyugaoka or Meguro area who want a reliable local GP rather than a tourist-friendly clinic downtown.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere typical of neighborhood clinics in residential Tokyo. Wait times tend to be reasonable compared to larger hospital outpatient departments. The doctors appear thorough on follow-up care, particularly for ongoing conditions. It’s the kind of place where you’re likely to see the same physician across visits, which matters a lot if you’re managing something long-term. No reports of exceptional English fluency, but staff seem patient with non-Japanese speakers.
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 -
https://shinsui.net/jiyugaoka/
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東京都目黒区緑が丘２－１８－１６ 地下１Ｆ
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Jiyugaoka Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line) — 3 min walk
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