YAMAUCHI CLINIC
Yamauchi Clinic is a neighborhood internal medicine and endoscopy clinic in Nishi-Kojima, Shinagawa — the kind of place locals actually use rather than a clinic built around foreign patients. They handle general internal medicine: coughs that won’t quit, blood pressure checks, stomach issues, that sort of thing. The endoscopy side is a real draw — gastroscopy and colonoscopy done in a local clinic setting rather than a hospital queue.
Their website has some English content, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t expect a fully bilingual front desk. A translation app will likely come in handy. If your Japanese is basic or nonexistent, prepare key phrases or bring a Japanese-speaking friend for your first visit. That said, for straightforward internal medicine needs, this clinic is a solid local option — accessible from Nishi-Kojima Station and far less chaotic than a big hospital.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a no-nonsense neighborhood clinic with reasonably short wait times compared to larger hospitals. The doctor is described as thorough and direct — you get actual explanations, not just a prescription and a wave out the door. The endoscopy setup gets specific praise for being organized and less stressful than hospital alternatives. It’s a local clinic feel: efficient, not flashy, and generally competent for everyday internal medicine needs.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.yamauchicl.com
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東京都品川区小山５－１７－４－１階
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Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 8 min walk
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