Yotsuya Iwasaki Clinic
Yotsuya Iwasaki Clinic sits on the third floor of the Higuchi Yotsuya Building in Shinjuku — easy to find if you know to look up. It’s an internal medicine clinic, meaning this is your go-to for adult health concerns: checkups, chronic conditions, unexplained symptoms, referrals. The kind of place you want a relationship with before something goes wrong.
What sets it apart for expats is that English support is genuinely built in — not an afterthought. Their website has real English content, which is a reliable signal that the clinic actually thought about non-Japanese patients rather than just hoping Google Translate would cover it.
Yotsuya itself is a calm, navigable part of Shinjuku — less chaotic than the station area, more neighborhood feel. Getting here is straightforward from Yotsuya Station on the JR Chuo Line, Marunouchi Line, or Namboku Line. If you’re tired of pantomiming your symptoms or praying your kanji reading is good enough, this clinic is worth bookmarking.
Patient Feedback
Patients generally describe a calm, unhurried experience — this isn’t a conveyor-belt clinic. The doctor takes time to explain what’s going on, which matters a lot when you’re navigating a health issue in a second language. Wait times are reportedly reasonable for a Tokyo clinic. The setting is small and straightforward, which some people find reassuring and others find bare-bones. Expect a professional but unpretentious atmosphere.
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.iwasaki-cl.net
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東京都新宿区四谷１－２－５ ヒグチ四谷ビル３Ｆ
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Yotsuya Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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