SUZUKI ICHO SHOKAKI CLINIC
Suzuki Icho Shokaki Clinic is a gastroenterology-focused internal medicine clinic in Shiba, Minato-ku — a dense, workaday part of Tokyo that’s easy to reach but not particularly expat-heavy. The clinic handles gut-related concerns: stomach issues, digestive problems, colonoscopies, and general internal medicine. The name literally means “stomach and intestinal digestive clinic,” so they’re not trying to be all things to all people.
The website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve at least thought about international patients. But “some English online” and “smooth English consultation” are two very different things. In practice, you should expect a predominantly Japanese-language environment. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a bilingual friend. That said, for expats dealing with stomach pain, reflux, or needing a GI workup, this clinic offers focused specialist-level care without the wait times of a major hospital.
Nearest station is Mita or Tamachi on the Toei Asakusa or JR Yamanote lines.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for this clinic is limited in English-language sources, so take this with appropriate salt. The clinic’s specialist focus on digestive medicine tends to attract patients with specific GI concerns rather than general checkup seekers. Smaller clinic format typically means shorter waits than hospital outpatient departments. Doctors at dedicated GI clinics in Japan generally run thorough examinations — endoscopy and imaging are standard tools here, not afterthoughts.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.suzuki-hsp.com/
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東京都港区芝５－２７－１
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Hamamatsucho Station (Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
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