Science Tokyo Student Healthcare Center
Science Tokyo Student Healthcare Center (湯島保健管理センター) is the on-campus health facility for Science Tokyo — the university formed by the 2024 merger of Tokyo Medical and Dental University and Tokyo Institute of Technology. It sits in Bunkyo’s Yushima neighborhood, a quiet academic pocket close to Ochanomizu Station.
This is a university health center, which means it primarily exists to serve students and staff. Walk-ins off the street aren’t really the target audience here. Internal medicine is the core offering — think checkups, common illness, referrals rather than specialized treatment.
The website has some English sections, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume that translates to fluent English at reception. This is an academic institution, so you might get lucky with a bilingual staff member or student, but it’s not guaranteed. Bring a translation app and any relevant medical history in Japanese if you can manage it.
If you’re affiliated with the university — student, researcher, faculty — this is your obvious first stop. If you’re not, there are more expat-friendly internal medicine options in Bunkyo worth exploring first.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback specific to this center post-merger is sparse. As a university health facility, the experience tends to be functional and efficient rather than warm and personalized — you’re seen, assessed, and referred or treated. Wait times are typically shorter than general clinics since the patient pool is limited to campus affiliates. Doctors here are connected to a major academic medical institution, so clinical competence is solid. Don’t expect a lot of hand-holding or extended consultation time.
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 -
https://www.tmd.ac.jp/hsc/index.html
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東京都文京区湯島１－５－４５
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Yushima Station (Chiyoda Line) — 2 min walk
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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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