Sanno Medical Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Nagatacho Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
  • English-accessible website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Sanno Medical Clinic sits on the ground floor of the Nagatacho SR Building in Chiyoda — one of Tokyo’s more central, business-district neighborhoods. It’s a dermatology clinic, so expect skin consultations, treatment for conditions like acne, eczema, or rashes, and likely cosmetic dermatology services too.

    The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients at least a little. But “some English online” doesn’t always mean smooth English communication at the front desk. If your Japanese is limited, bring a translation app as backup and consider calling ahead to test the waters. Nagatacho Station is right there, so getting here is painless. The area is full of office workers, so the clinic likely runs a tight, professional operation. It’s not a sprawling hospital — expect a smaller, focused practice.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on this clinic is limited in English-language sources, so take this with appropriate skepticism. Being in Nagatacho — a professional, suit-and-tie neighborhood — the clinic likely runs efficiently with minimal fuss. Dermatology practices in this area tend to attract working adults who want things handled quickly. Don’t expect a long chatty consultation, but do expect things to move. If reviews surface, thorough diagnosis and clean facilities are worth looking for specifically.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which is a decent signal — someone there cares about international accessibility. But that doesn't guarantee the reception staff can hold a conversation in English or that intake forms come in English. Realistically, this is probably a Japanese-primary clinic that can handle basic English interactions. Bring your health insurance card, know your symptoms in simple English or have them written down, and have Google Translate ready. Calling ahead to ask is always the smart move.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.s-med.jp
    • 東京都千代田区永田町2-12-8 永田町SRビル1F
    • Nagatacho Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 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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    Proficiency Score
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