Sugiyama Clinic
Sugiyama Clinic is an internal medicine practice on the third floor of a building in Saginomiya, a quiet residential pocket of Nakano ward. It handles the everyday stuff — colds, chronic conditions, checkups, referrals — the kind of clinic you want to know about before you actually need it.
Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume that means fluent English-speaking staff are waiting at reception. The reality is probably somewhere in the middle: they’ve made some effort, but you may still want a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything complicated. For routine visits with straightforward symptoms, you can likely get by.
Nakano is well-connected, and Saginomiya itself is low-key and easy to navigate. This isn’t a foreigner-focused international clinic — it’s a neighborhood doctor’s office that may be able to help you if you go in prepared.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for this clinic is limited in English-language sources, so specifics on wait times and doctor style are hard to pin down. As a small neighborhood internal medicine clinic, expect a fairly typical Japanese GP experience: efficient, possibly brief consultations, and a clinical rather than conversational atmosphere. Don’t expect a lot of back-and-forth explanation unless you ask for it directly.
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://sugiyama-clinic.com
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東京都中野区鷺宮１－２７－５ ３階
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Sagiomiya Station (Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin 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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