SUGIYAMA SHIKA

Total reviews: 345
Gotanda Station (Ikeguro Line) — 2 min walk
  • Thorough treatment explanations given
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Sugiyama Shika is a small dental clinic on the third floor of Hiramori Building in Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa — not the flashiest address, but it’s a real neighborhood practice that’s been around long enough to build a local following. They handle the usual dental lineup: checkups, cleaning, fillings, and general oral care. The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve at least thought about international patients, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. Reception and full English consultation are unconfirmed, so bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your dental vocabulary isn’t up to scratch. That said, dental work is often more hands-on and visual than other medical specialties — a lot gets communicated without language. If you’re in Shinagawa and need a dentist without trekking to a big hospital international clinic, this is a reasonable neighborhood option worth calling ahead to check current English availability.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a no-frills, thorough neighborhood dentist. People mention the doctor takes time explaining treatment plans — useful even through a language barrier with gestures and diagrams. Wait times are generally reasonable for a small practice. The third-floor location is easy to miss, so check the building directory. Vibe is quiet and local rather than polished and international. Patients seem to return, which usually says something.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website has some English-facing content, which is a decent sign, but it doesn't confirm English-speaking staff on the floor. Reception may have basic English, or may not — it's genuinely unclear. If you're going in for something simple like a cleaning, a translation app will probably get you through. For anything involving treatment decisions or pain management, bring someone who speaks Japanese or prepare detailed written notes in Japanese about your symptoms beforehand.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.sugiyamashika-8110.com
    • 東京都品川区西五反田8-1-2 平森ビル3F
    • Gotanda Station (Ikeguro 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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    SUGIYAMA SHIKA

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    Proficiency Score
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