Yamashita medical and dental clinics Jiyugaoka
Yamashita Medical and Dental Clinics Jiyugaoka sits on the 7th floor of the Tokyu Building right in Jiyugaoka — a convenient spot if you live in this part of Meguro or commute through it. It’s an internal medicine practice, so think checkups, chronic condition management, colds, referrals — the everyday stuff that expats actually need a reliable GP-style clinic for.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully English conversation at the front desk. The reality is probably somewhere between “they’ll manage” and “bring a translation app just in case.” If your Japanese is zero, it’s worth calling ahead or sending an email to check the current situation before showing up with a complicated medical history.
The Jiyugaoka location is genuinely useful — well-connected, walkable, not buried in a hospital complex. For expats in southern Meguro or the Setagaya border area, this is one of the more accessible internal medicine options around.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a generally smooth experience for routine visits — checkups, referrals, standard internal medicine stuff. Wait times at smaller clinics like this in Tokyo can vary, so arriving early or booking ahead helps. The Tokyu Building location means easy access and no confusing hospital campus to navigate. No strong reports of English-fluent staff, so patients with limited Japanese tend to come prepared with written notes or translation apps.
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 -
http://www.hozankai.com/
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東京都目黒区自由が丘１－３０－３ 自由が丘東急ビル７Ｆ
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Jiyugaoka Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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