Tokyo Mothers Group
English-speaking support group for families in Tokyo
Medical matters
From paediatricians, dentists, first aid to what to do in an emergency.
Paediatricians & Other Medical Services for Children
Finding the right paediatrician for you and your child is never easy. Personalities, location, health insurance, language are some of the many factors you will need to take into consideration.
Ask relatives, neighbours, colleagues, friends and other TMG members about the paediatricians they use. But remember, what works for one doesn't necessarily work for another.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Medical Information Center provides information about medical institutions with staff who speak foreign languages and information about the medical and health insurance systems in Japan. You can search for a hospital or clinic by location or by station on their website. They also offer an emergency translation service by telephone for foreign patients visiting a hospital if their treatment is not going to be carried out smoothly because of language difficulty.
In addition, the AMDA International Medical Information Center provides information on medical care and hospitals in Japan that have English-speaking staff. Visit their website.
Another option is Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Medical Information Center and you can call on 03-5285-8181. They offer services in several languages and can also explain details about insurance etc if necessary. Another useful resource is Japan Healthcare Info which can be found here.
Some of the more "frequented" English-speaking paediatricians are:
Dr. Karl Che, Dr. Karl Che's Clinic (located within National Medical Clinic)
#202, 5-16-11 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku
03-5420-5866
Dr. Inagaki, Inagaki Clinic
5-7-17 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku
03-5453-1399, 03-5453-2833/44 (Same day reservations)
Dr. Norio Endo, Endo Clinic
#305 Meguro Nishiguchi Mansion, 2-24-13 Kamioosaki, Shinagawa-ku
03-3492-6422
Dr. Michiko Suwa, Suwa Pediatric Clinic
Nikko Royal Palace 103, 5-16-4 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku
03-3444-7070
While not pediatricians, family doctors or GPs are another option:
(Dr. Isao Tsutsumi)
Barbizon 34 Bldg 7F, 4-14-6 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku
03-5789-8861
(Dr. Grant Mikasa)
No.1 Niikura Building 3F, 1-7-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
03-6441-0969
(Dr. Leo King)
6-31-21 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku
03-3409-0764
#202, 5-16-11 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku
03-3473-2057
Tokyo Medical & Surgical Clinic
32 Shiba koen Building 2F, 3-4-30 Shiba-koen, Minato-ku
03-3436-3028
Sendagaya International Clinic
Barbizon Build. 2F, 1-20-3-203 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku
03-3478-4747
82 Yametecho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken
045-641-6961
Midtown Tower 6F, Akasaka 9-7-1, Minato-ku
03-5413-7911
Finally, the pediatrics department at the following hospitals are well worth checking out:
1-16-10 Shibaura, Minato-ku
03-6453-7311
International Catholic Hospital (Seibo Hospital)
2-5-1 Naka-Ochiai, Shinjuku-ku
03-3951-1111
8-10-16 Akasaka, Minato-ku
03-3402-3151
St. Luke's International Hospital
9-1 Akashicho, Chuo-ku
03-3541-5151
Tokyo Metropolitan Hiroo General Hospital
2-34-10 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku
03-3444-1181
Pediatric PT Services with Nydes Ishiwatari
Nydes Ishiwatari - Providing services in Tokyo, Saitama & Yokohama
Paediatric Dentists
The following dental clinics have paediatric dentistry and English-speaking staff:
Dr. Kaku’s Office (Super Smile International Orthodontics)
Hiroo Office - 5-9-23 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku
03-5449-3308
Yoyogi-Uehara Office - 46-17 Ooyama-cho, Shibuya-ku
03-5452-0118
2F-3-31-2 Nishihara, Shibuya-ku
03-6407-1647 (English)
Motoazabu Hills International Dental Clinic
Forrest Terrace West, 1-3-3 Motoazabu, Minato-Ku
03-5730-3900
Children's Hospitals
National　Center　for　Child　Medical　Health　and　Development
2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya-ku
03-3416-0181
Tokyo Metropolitan Hachioji Children's Hospital
4-33-13 Dai-machi, Hachioji-shi
042-624-2255
Tokyo Metropolitan Kiyose Children's Hospital
1-3-1 Umezono, Kiyose-shi
042-491-0011
Pharmacies
The following pharmacies have (or had) English-speaking staff:
American Pharmacy
Maru Bldg. B1F, 2-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku
03-5220-7716
National Azabu Pharmacy
National Azabu Supermaket, 4-5-2 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku
03-3442-3181
Tokyo Medical & Surgical Clinic Medical Dispensary
No. 32 Shibakoen Bldg. 3-4-30 Shiba-Koen, Minato-ku
03-3434-5817
Emergencies
Hopefully you will never need to use this section, but if the need arises, you should be prepared. Plan in advance what to do in an emergency. Discuss with your paediatrician (or family doctor) about what to do and identify the emergency hospitals in your area.
To call for an ambulance, dial 119. Note that this is the emergency services number for fires (kaji) and ambulances (kyukyusha). (For police dial 110.) If possible, get a Japanese speaker to make the call for you, but don't hesitate to call in English when necessary.
The following phrases may come in handy:
Kyukyusha o yonde kudasai. (Please send an ambulance.)
Jiko desu. (There's been an accident.)
Watashi no kodomo wa byoki desu. (My child is sick.)
Watashi no namae wa _____ desu. (My name is _____.)
Watashi no jusho wa _____ desu. (My address is _____.)
Watashi no denwa bango wa _____ desu. (My telephone number is _____.)
First Aid & Emergency Courses
If you are interested in learning more about first aid care, the following courses are available:
Dave Paddock runs CPR & First Aid courses in conjunction with the Tokyo Fire Department. The events are posted on Mirai No Mori.
Diving school that offers an Emergency First Response Care for Children Course.
Howard Harris - Emergency First Response Courses
Emergency care training program run at KSpace International.
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