Uetake Iin

Total reviews: 345
Gotanda Station (Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Uetake Iin is a small internal medicine clinic on the second floor of a building in Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa — practical neighborhood medicine, not a big hospital. They handle the everyday stuff: checkups, chronic disease management, colds, fatigue, stomach issues. The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but it doesn’t confirm you’ll get a fully English-speaking consultation. Assume you may need to prepare written notes or a translation app for the actual appointment. That said, a clinic that bothers putting English on their site usually has at least some awareness of foreign patients. Good option if you live or work in the Gotanda area and need a reliable GP-style doctor without trekking across Tokyo.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-fuss clinic experience. Appointments tend to move at a reasonable pace for a neighborhood practice. The doctor is described as attentive and thorough for general consultations. It’s a small operation, so expect a more personal feel than a big urban clinic — less waiting room chaos, more direct access to the doctor. Not flashy, but reliable for routine care.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don't walk in expecting a fully bilingual consultation. Reception staff English ability is unconfirmed. Bring a translation app, write down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand if you can, or use Google Translate in real time. Having your medical history typed out in simple Japanese will save everyone time. Manageable for expats comfortable with a bit of language friction.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.uetake-clinic.com/
    • 東京都品川区東五反田3-20-17 2階
    • Gotanda 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

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