KODAMA CLINIC

Total reviews: 345
Torikizawa Station (Tokyu Oimachi Line) — 3 min walk
  • Quiet neighborhood clinic, short waits
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kodama Clinic is a small internal medicine practice tucked into the first floor of a residential building in Ebara, Shinagawa. It’s the kind of neighborhood clinic that serves local families rather than a polished expat-facing facility, so don’t expect a bilingual front desk or English intake forms waiting for you.

    The clinic handles general adult medicine — think colds, chronic conditions, checkups, referrals. The website has some English content, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but whether that translates to a smooth English consultation is genuinely unclear. A translation app on your phone is a smart backup plan.

    Location-wise, Shinagawa is well-connected, and the Ebara area is a quieter residential pocket south of the main station buzz. If you live nearby and need a regular GP-style doctor for everyday health management, this could work. If you need complex communication about a sensitive diagnosis, you may want to confirm English availability before booking.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback for Kodama Clinic is limited in English-language sources. As a small neighborhood practice, it likely runs with shorter wait times than larger hospital outpatient departments. The internal medicine focus suggests a doctor who takes time with general health concerns rather than rushing through high-volume specialist appointments. Expect a quiet, local clinic atmosphere — functional and unfussy rather than modern and patient-experience-optimized.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English, which is a better sign than nothing, but it doesn't confirm that staff speak English during appointments. There are no reports from English-speaking patients to draw on. Realistically, bring a translation app, have your symptoms written out in Japanese if possible, and don't assume a smooth back-and-forth conversation. Call ahead if you need to confirm — Google Translate can handle a basic phone inquiry.

    Contact & Location

    • https://peraichi.com/landing_pages/view/kodamaclinic
    • 東京都品川区荏原1-14-1 シェヌー桐ケ谷1F
    • Torikizawa Station (Tokyu Oimachi 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.
    KODAMA CLINIC

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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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