Jiyugaoka Sugiuchi Iin
Jiyugaoka Sugiuchi Iin is a neighborhood pediatric clinic sitting in one of Tokyo’s most livable expat-friendly pockets — Jiyugaoka in Meguro Ward. It’s the kind of local kids’ doctor that families in the area return to repeatedly, not a big hospital with a dedicated international department. The clinic has some English content on its website, which suggests awareness of foreign patients, but don’t walk in expecting a bilingual receptionist to greet you. This is a Japanese clinic first. If your kid has a fever at 38.5 and you need someone to look at them today, this place is worth knowing about. Bring a translation app, have your health insurance card ready, and if you can, send a Japanese-speaking friend a text before you go. For families living in or near Jiyugaoka, it’s a genuinely useful option — just go in with realistic expectations about the language situation.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a thorough, old-school neighborhood doctor experience. Dr. Sugiuchi takes time to explain what’s going on, which parents appreciate — even if that means the waiting room backs up. Expect a wait during cold and flu season. The clinic feels small and community-oriented rather than clinical and rushed. Parents describe it as reliable for common childhood illnesses, vaccinations, and checkups. Not flashy, but consistent.
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://sugiuchi.la.coocan.jp
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東京都目黒区自由が丘２－７－４
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Jiyugaoka Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line) — 2 min walk
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