MEGURO Orthopedic Surgery and Internal Medicine

Total reviews: 345
Meguro Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 8 min walk
  • Orthopedics and internal medicine combined
  • Near central Tokyo
  • MEGURO Orthopedic Surgery and Internal Medicine sits in the Yuai Building in Meguro-honcho — a residential stretch of Meguro that’s a bit removed from the main station bustle. The clinic covers two bases: orthopedics (bones, joints, sports injuries, back pain) and internal medicine (the everyday stuff — fatigue, fever, blood pressure, stomach issues). That combo is genuinely useful if you’re not sure which type of doctor you actually need.

    The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation at the front desk. The reality is probably a mix of basic English, pointing, and phone translation apps filling the gaps. If your issue is something you can describe visually or with simple words, you’ll likely manage. For anything complex or symptom-heavy, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or prep your translation app beforehand.

    It’s a neighborhood clinic — not a foreigner-focused international hospital. But for expats living in Meguro who need a local GP or orthopedic consult without trekking to Hiroo or Azabu, it’s worth knowing about.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward neighborhood clinic experience — reasonable wait times for a non-hospital setting, doctors who take time to explain diagnoses, and a no-frills atmosphere. It’s not a polished international clinic, so expect a typical Japanese community doctor vibe: efficient, thorough, not especially chatty. People seem to appreciate the dual specialty under one roof. No consistent reports of English-fluent staff, but also no horror stories about communication breakdowns.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website shows some English content, which suggests some awareness of foreign patients — but that's different from confirmed English-speaking staff. Realistically, reception is probably Japanese-only or very basic English at best. Doctors may have some medical English for clinical terms, but full consultations in English aren't something you should count on. Come prepared: have your symptoms written out in Japanese, or use Google Translate or a medical translation app. Don't rely on improvising it at the desk.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.meguro-seikei.com
    • 東京都目黒区目黒本町6-1-2 友愛ビル
    • Meguro Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 8 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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    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    MEGURO Orthopedic Surgery and Internal Medicine

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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