Find English-speaking doctors, clinics & hospitals in Tokyo
Healthcare Guide
Looking for an English-speaking doctor in Tokyo? Start with the side-by-side comparison to compare facility types, departments, language support and access or referral notes. Then read the relevant profile and follow its official website link. This guide covers hospitals, clinics and support services in Chuo, Minato, Shinjuku and Shibuya.
Before arranging a visit, ask the facility about the service you need, whether you can consult in English or need an interpreter, appointment and referral requirements, and accepted insurance. Departments, hours and referral requirements change; always confirm current details directly with the facility.
For other search options, see the official healthcare resources. For emergency contacts, go to emergency information.
St. Luke's International Hospital
聖路加国際病院 · Tsukiji, Chuo-ku
Type
General Hospital
24/7 Emergency
Access7 min walk from Tsukiji Station
English SupportFull — dedicated international patient services; interpretation in multiple languages
Founded in 1902, St. Luke's International Hospital is a major general hospital in central Tokyo with emergency and specialist care across a broad range of departments. Its international patient services support patients who need assistance in languages other than Japanese. Patients visiting without a referral may be charged an additional selective treatment fee, and a referral may still be required to make an appointment depending on the department. Check the hospital's current requirements before visiting.
Keio University Hospital
慶應義塾大学病院 · Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku
Type
University Hospital
Tertiary Referral
AccessAdjacent to Shinanomachi Station (Chuo-Sobu Line)
English SupportDivision of International Patient Services; referral letter required for new patients
One of Japan's leading academic medical centers, affiliated with Keio University School of Medicine, with roughly 950 beds and deep specialty coverage — cardiology, oncology, neurosurgery and advanced obstetrics among them. As a tertiary referral hospital, Keio requires a referral letter from a primary care clinic for a first visit; TokyoExpat clients typically start at a clinic like TMSC and get referred in when specialist or inpatient care is needed. The hospital does not provide interpretation services directly, so arranging your own interpreter is recommended.
Japanese Red Cross Medical Center
日本赤十字社医療センター · Hiroo, Shibuya-ku
Type
General Hospital
Pediatrics · OB-GYN
Access15 min walk from Hiroo Station, or short bus ride from Shibuya/Ebisu
English SupportInterpreter available by department; walk-in accepted for internal medicine & surgery
A large general hospital in the Hiroo/Shibuya area popular with the international community for its broad scope — internal medicine, surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics and 24-hour emergency and critical care. Walk-in first visits are accepted for some departments during morning hours; others, including obstetrics and orthopedics, require an advance booking or a referral letter. A practical option for families in Hiroo, Ebisu and southern Shibuya-ku who want full-service care within walking distance.
Tokyo Medical and Surgical Clinic
東京メディカル・サージカルクリニック（TMSC） · Shiba-koen, Minato-ku
Type
International Clinic
Family Medicine
AccessShiba-koen, opposite Tokyo Tower — short walk from Onarimon/Kamiyacho
English SupportFull — European & US-trained doctors; some also speak Spanish, German or French
TMSC provides English-language primary and specialist care in central Tokyo, including general consultations, health checkups, well-child visits, vaccinations and visa medical examinations. The clinic is not part of Japan's public health insurance system: Japanese National Health Insurance and other public health insurance cannot be used for payment or reimbursement there. Direct billing is available with certain international insurers under specified conditions, generally subject to a guarantee of payment. Confirm coverage with both the clinic and your insurer before treatment.
Tokyo British Clinic
東京ブリティッシュクリニック · Ebisu-nishi, Shibuya-ku
Type
International Clinic
GP · Pediatric Interest
AccessDaikanyama Y Building, near Ebisu Station
English SupportFull — British general practitioner, English-first clinic
Opened in 1992 by a British-trained general practitioner with a particular interest in pediatrics and orthopedic medicine, this small, English-first clinic in Ebisu is a long-standing favorite for mother-and-child care among Tokyo's international families — well-baby checks, vaccinations, and everyday childhood illnesses handled without a language barrier. It also sees adults for general practice and minor procedures. Appointment-based; call ahead rather than walking in.
Suwa Michiko Kids Clinic
諏訪こどもクリニック（Medical Clinic Hiroo） · Hiroo, Shibuya-ku
Type
Pediatric Specialist
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Access7 min walk from Hiroo Station, Exit 2
English SupportFull — American Board-certified pediatrician, trained in the US & Canada
Run by Dr. Michiko Suwa, an American Board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics who trained and practiced in the US and Canada before opening this Hiroo clinic in 1992. This is a dedicated pediatric practice — well-child checkups, imported vaccines not always available at general clinics, physical exams required by international schools, allergy testing and everyday childhood illness — with internal medicine also available for family members. Appointment-based; accepts both Japanese NHI and international insurance documentation.
Tokyo Midtown Medical Center
東京ミッドタウンメディカルセンター · Akasaka, Minato-ku
Type
International Clinic
Executive Health Screening
AccessDirectly connected to Roppongi Station, Exit 8
English SupportFull — English-speaking physicians and reception
Located in Tokyo Midtown, the medical center provides outpatient care across internal medicine and a range of specialist departments, alongside health screening and executive medical services. Consultation days, hours and reservation methods vary by department. Patients with appointments are given priority; visitors without a reservation may face a longer wait or may be referred to another clinic depending on availability. Check the relevant department schedule before visiting.
Seibo International Catholic Hospital
聖母病院 · Nakaochiai, Shinjuku-ku
Type
General Hospital
Maternity · OB-GYN
Access7 min walk from Shimo-Ochiai Station
English SupportInterpretation in English, Spanish & French during reception hours
Founded in 1930 by a Catholic religious order and long used by Tokyo's foreign community, Seibo is a full-service general hospital — internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, dermatology, ophthalmology — but is best known among expat families for its maternity ward and obstetrics department, which has delivered generations of international residents' children. Reception for foreign patients runs 8:00–11:00am; the hospital also runs a 24-hour emergency service.
TELL Counseling
東京英語いのちの電話（TELL） · Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku
Type
Mental Health Support
Counseling · Crisis Line
AccessWesley Center, near Gaienmae/Omotesando
English SupportFull — English, Japanese & Cantonese-speaking licensed therapists
Serving Japan's international community since 1973, TELL provides the free TELL Lifeline for emotional support as well as paid professional counseling for individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents, with face-to-face and telehealth options. Insurance eligibility, direct billing and reimbursement arrangements vary by plan, so clients should confirm coverage with both TELL and their insurer before counseling. TELL also offers flexible fees.
Tokyo International Dental Clinic
東京インターナショナルデンタルクリニック（TIDS） · Roppongi, Minato-ku
Type
Dental Clinic
Preventive · Scandinavian Approach
AccessShort walk from Roppongi & Azabu-Juban Stations
English SupportFull — English-speaking dentists and staff throughout
An English-first dental practice in Roppongi built around a Scandinavian, prevention-first approach to dentistry rather than a fix-only mindset — routine cleanings, fillings and periodontal care alongside more involved treatment. Cost estimates and treatment plans are explained fully in English before any work begins, and the clinic is positioned for the international community across Roppongi, Azabu and Hiroo. A useful add to a family's shortlist alongside a GP and pediatrician.
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Departments, Access & Referral
Departments, hours and referral requirements are compiled from official facility information as of mid-2026 and change over time. Always confirm current hours, appointment requirements and accepted insurance directly with the facility before your first visit.
In an emergency
Dial 119 for an ambulance or fire, and 110 for police — both are free and reachable nationwide. For non-emergency guidance in English, Chinese, Korean and other languages, the AMDA International Medical Information Center (03-6233-9266, weekdays 10:00–16:00) can help you find an English-speaking doctor and explain how the Japanese system works before you go.
Yasuhiro's take
Most relocating executives already have employer health insurance sorted — what actually matters day to day is knowing where to go before you need to. TMSC or Tokyo Midtown Medical Center for everyday adult care and check-ups, Suwa Michiko Kids Clinic if you want a dedicated pediatrician, Seibo if you're expecting, and St. Luke's or the Red Cross Medical Center if something more serious comes up. TELL and TIDS round it out for the two things people forget to plan for — mental health support and a dentist. Worth saving a shortlist near wherever you end up living, before you need any of it.