NIPPON DENTAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Nippon Dental University Hospital is a teaching hospital in Chiyoda that runs an internal medicine department alongside its dental operations. That’s not as odd as it sounds — university hospitals in Japan routinely cover multiple specialties under one roof, and this one has the infrastructure to match.
Location is solid: Fujimi in Chiyoda puts you close to Iidabashi and Kudanshita stations, easy to reach from most parts of central Tokyo.
The English situation is genuinely unclear. Their website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients, but that doesn’t automatically mean reception staff will be fluent or that you’ll get an English-speaking doctor. Come prepared with a translation app, your symptoms written down in Japanese, and realistic expectations. This is a teaching hospital, so visits can run long — residents, supervisors, the whole process. That’s not necessarily bad, but plan your day accordingly.
Good option if you need internal medicine and want the resources of a university hospital. Not the place to go if smooth English communication is non-negotiable.
Patient Feedback
Teaching hospitals move at their own pace, and this one is no exception. Patients tend to report thorough evaluations — multiple staff involved, detailed questions, proper workups — but wait times can stretch significantly. The upside is access to specialist referrals and equipment you won’t find at a small clinic. The atmosphere is clinical and efficient rather than warm. If you’re used to quick GP visits, adjust your expectations before walking in.
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://dent-hosp.ndu.ac.jp/nduhosp/
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東京都千代田区富士見２－３－１６
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Iidabashi Station (Marunouchi Line) — 5 min walk
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