Matsuo Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Keikyu Taishi Station (Keikyu Main Line) — 5 min walk
  • English clinic website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Matsuo Clinic is a neighborhood internal medicine clinic in Ota Ward, tucked into a residential stretch of Higashimine-cho. It operates under the medical corporation Jireichikai, which is a pretty standard setup for a long-running local clinic in Tokyo. Internal medicine here means the usual range: colds, chronic conditions, blood pressure, diabetes management, general checkups — the everyday stuff expats need handled without drama.

    The clinic has some English-language content on its website, which is a good sign, but whether that translates to English-speaking staff at the front desk or during consultations is genuinely unclear. Don’t show up expecting fluent English and walk away surprised. A translation app and some written prep will serve you well here.

    Ota Ward isn’t the most expat-dense part of Tokyo, so this is more of a “local clinic for people who live nearby” situation than a specialist expat destination. If you’re in the area and need a solid internal medicine doctor for routine care, it’s worth a look. If you’re traveling across town specifically for English support, keep searching.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on Matsuo Clinic is limited in English-language spaces, which tracks for a local Ota Ward clinic that isn’t actively courting an expat clientele. The general picture from Japanese reviews points to a straightforward neighborhood practice: relatively short wait times compared to larger hospitals, a doctor who doesn’t rush you out, and a no-frills but functional experience. Don’t expect a big modern facility — this is a small community clinic doing its job quietly.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English-language information, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients. But that's where the certainty ends. There's no confirmed English-speaking staff, no documented English intake forms, and no clear translation support listed. If you go, bring a translation app, have your symptoms written out in Japanese if possible, and don't count on smooth back-and-forth in English. It may work out fine — but go prepared, not optimistic.

    Contact & Location

    • https://matsuoiin-ota.com/
    • 東京都大田区東嶺町19-7
    • Keikyu Taishi Station (Keikyu Main Line) — 5 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

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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