Saito Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Omotesando Station (Chiyoda Line) — 3 min walk
  • Minami-Aoyama, multiple subway lines
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Saito Clinic is an internal medicine practice on the 6th floor of the Glob Building in Minami-Aoyama, Minato — a central, well-connected part of Tokyo that a lot of expats already know well. The clinic handles the bread-and-butter stuff: checkups, chronic condition management, general adult health concerns.

    The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully English consultation. It’s genuinely unclear how much English the staff can handle in real time. If your Japanese is limited, prepare something written in advance or bring a translation app. For non-urgent visits where you can prepare ahead, that’s usually manageable. For anything complex or where nuance matters, having a Japanese-speaking friend along wouldn’t hurt.

    Minami-Aoyama is easy to reach from multiple subway lines, and the clinic is in a proper office building — not a cramped street-level setup.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on Saito Clinic is limited in English-language sources, so it’s hard to paint a detailed picture. What comes through: it’s a small, quieter clinic rather than a busy hospital-style operation, which tends to mean shorter waits and more direct time with the doctor. Internal medicine clinics in this mold usually handle things methodically rather than rushing you out. No strong red flags, but also no large body of expat reviews to draw from.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English on its website, which suggests some awareness of international patients — but that doesn't automatically translate to fluent English at reception or during consultations. The realistic scenario: basic communication may be possible, but detailed medical conversations could get difficult fast. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms and medical history written out in Japanese if you can, or bring a bilingual friend for anything beyond simple visits. Don't assume English is fully available until you confirm directly.

    Contact & Location

    • http://dr-saito.jp/
    • 東京都港区南青山6-6-21 グロービル青山6F
    • Omotesando Station (Chiyoda 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.
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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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