Sugeno Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Tamachi Station (Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Sugeno Clinic sits on the 7th floor of the Sun Hills Building in Mita, Minato-ku — a quiet internal medicine practice away from the chaotic hospital waiting room experience. This is your go-to for the everyday stuff: checkups, chronic condition management, referrals, and figuring out what’s actually wrong when you’ve been feeling off for a while.

    English capability here is conversational — meaning you can get your point across without miming symptoms or relying entirely on Google Translate. Staff can handle a basic consultation in English, and there are some English-language resources available. It won’t feel like a fully bilingual clinic, but it’s genuinely workable for most common medical situations.

    The Mita location puts it in a relatively accessible part of Minato, close to Mita Station on the Toei Mita and Asakusa lines. Good option if you’re living or working in the southern Minato area and need a reliable neighborhood doctor rather than a big international hospital.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients tend to describe a calm, unhurried atmosphere — the kind of smaller clinic where the doctor actually listens rather than moving you through in eight minutes. Wait times are generally reasonable compared to larger hospitals. The internal medicine focus means the doctor is used to working through vague or complex symptoms methodically. Nothing flashy, but consistently described as thorough and straightforward.

    English Language Proficiency

    Reception and clinical staff have conversational English — enough to handle registration, explain basic procedures, and get through a standard consultation. Don't expect fluent medical English throughout, but you won't be completely on your own either. Some English materials are available. If your situation is complex or highly specific, bringing a written summary of your symptoms in Japanese wouldn't hurt, but it's not a requirement to be seen.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.sugeno-cl.com
    • 東京都港区三田5-11-10 サンヒルズビル7F
    • Tamachi Station (Yamanote 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?

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    • Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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    • 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
    3/5

    Conversational

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