Kitasando Medical Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Meiji-Jingu Mae Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
  • Internal medicine, Shibuya location
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kitasando Medical Clinic sits in a low-key residential stretch of Shibuya, closer to Sendagaya than the chaos of Shibuya Station proper. It’s an internal medicine clinic, meaning this is your go-to for general adult health — chronic conditions, persistent symptoms, referrals, that kind of thing. Not an ER, not a specialist hub.

    Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t automatically mean your appointment will run smoothly in English. Reception and examination room English are different animals entirely. Going in with a translation app or a written summary of your symptoms in Japanese is smart, not paranoid.

    The clinic is a smaller, private practice setup — no massive hospital bureaucracy, which usually means shorter waits and a doctor who actually has time to talk. For expats managing ongoing health stuff or needing a reliable first stop before getting referred elsewhere, this kind of neighborhood internal medicine clinic is genuinely useful to have on your list.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere — smaller private clinics like this tend to run tighter schedules than big hospitals, so wait times are generally reasonable. Doctors at this type of practice typically take time to explain things rather than rushing you out. No reports of dismissive treatment toward foreign patients, but communication is still the main variable. Bring prepared notes and you’ll likely have a productive visit.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English on its website, which suggests some awareness of international patients — but that's not a guarantee of fluent English-speaking staff at reception or during consultations. Realistically, this is probably a partial-English situation: they may handle basic questions, but complex medical conversations will get bumpy fast. Use Google Translate, bring written symptom notes in Japanese if you can, or bring a bilingual friend. Don't assume a smooth ride without preparing.

    Contact & Location

    • https://kitasando-mc.com/
    • 東京都渋谷区千駄ヶ谷3-13-22-206
    • Meiji-Jingu Mae Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 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

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

    A few things to keep in mind:

    • Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
    • Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    Kitasando Medical Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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