TAKAHASHI Clinic
TAKAHASHI Clinic is a small internal medicine practice tucked into Minami-Azabu, one of Tokyo’s more international pockets in Minato Ward. The area has a long history of expat residents, so the clinic isn’t completely unfamiliar with foreign patients walking through the door. That said, full English service here is genuinely unclear — the website has some English-facing content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll be handled entirely in English from check-in to prescription. Internal medicine covers the everyday stuff: colds, fevers, fatigue, blood pressure, chronic condition management, general checkups. It’s a neighborhood clinic feel — not a big hospital, not an expat-specialist center. If you’re nearby and need straightforward medical care, it’s worth a call ahead to confirm what English support actually looks like on any given day.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on this clinic is limited in English-language spaces, which itself tells you something — it’s not a heavily expat-trafficked spot. Those who’ve visited describe a quiet, neighborhood clinic atmosphere with relatively manageable wait times compared to larger Tokyo hospitals. The doctor appears thorough on standard internal medicine concerns. Don’t expect the streamlined, English-optimized experience of dedicated expat clinics. Think local GP energy, not international medical center.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://hirootakahashi.com
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東京都港区南麻布４－１３－３
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Azabu-Juban Station (Oedo Line) — 5 min walk
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English Support
Basic