Medical Switch in clinic
Medical Switch in Clinic sits on the third floor of Takahashi Building in Shibuya — a short walk from one of Tokyo’s busiest intersections, which is either convenient or chaotic depending on your mood. It’s an internal medicine practice run under the SERENTE medical corporation, handling the everyday stuff: colds, chronic conditions, checkups, referrals.
Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign — they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist. Whether that translates to a fully English-capable reception or just a bilingual homepage is genuinely unclear. Assume you’ll need to manage some Japanese at the desk, or bring backup in the form of a translation app. The Shibuya location means access is never a problem. The language situation? Go in with realistic expectations and you’ll probably be fine.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on this clinic is limited in English-language sources, so there’s no strong pattern to report on wait times or doctor communication style. Being a Shibuya internal medicine clinic, it likely handles a steady volume of patients — expect a typical urban clinic pace rather than a quiet neighborhood practice. If you go, pay attention to whether the doctor takes time to explain things or moves quickly through appointments.
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://medicalswitch.com
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東京都渋谷区渋谷１－９－５ 高橋ビル３Ｆ
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Shibuya Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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