English-speaking GI and Internal Medicine clinics in Kanagawa
Kanagawa offers 34 English-speaking GI and internal medicine clinics on Healthtomo, spread across cities like Yokohama, Kawasaki, and areas serving Kamakura and beyond. For international residents and visitors, internal medicine is where most adult health concerns begin, whether that is a lingering cough, a fever that won't settle, or ongoing management of blood pressure, diabetes, or cholesterol. Gastrointestinal complaints, from heartburn and stomach discomfort to bloating and changes in your bowels, are handled here too. A key advantage of a local clinic is convenience: for neighborhood practices you generally do not need a referral and can book directly, while larger hospitals may ask for one before seeing you. Under Japan's National Health Insurance, enrolled patients usually pay 30 percent of the cost of a covered visit. Beyond treating everyday illness, an internist can arrange endoscopy when a closer look at the stomach or intestines is warranted, refer you to specialists, and keep chronic conditions steady with scheduled follow-ups. The clinics below are chosen for their ability to talk through symptoms and treatment in English, so language never gets in the way of good care.
Uru Clinic Kannai Bashamichi
Speaks English, Japanese
Shonan Nakamura Clinic
Hitoshi Kai Okamoto Seikeigeka
Speaks Japanese
UnMed Clinic Motomachi
Speaks English, Japanese
Hasegawa Naika Clinic
Speaks Japanese
Kobayashi International Clinic
Speaks English
Landmark Yokohama International Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Sauge Yamashita-Cho Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Yokohama Portside Place Nakazaki Clinic
Noge General Medicine & Nurology Clinic
Speaks English, Chinese, Japanese
Honmoku Hospital
Honmoku Port Clinic
Speaks Japanese
Bashamichi Sakura Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Travel Clinic Shin-Yokohama
Speaks English, Japanese
Tajima Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Minato Clinic
Speaks English, Chinese, Japanese
Yamate Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Denen Clinic
Kohoku NT Clinic
Yokohama Clinic
Speaks Chinese, Japanese
Minatomirai KENS CLINIC
Speaks English, Japanese
Kawai Medical Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Pure Life Medical Clinic
Speaks English, Chinese, Japanese
Keigu Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Yokohama Aobadai Clinic
Paula’s Clinic
Speaks English
K Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Yokohama Nogezaka Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Zushi Ginzadori Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Mizunuma Clinic
Speaks Japanese
Shinju Memorial Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Shinyokohama Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Honmoku Bayside Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Totsuka Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Kanagawa Dental University Hospital
Speaks Japanese
Saiseikai Yokohama-shi Nanbu Hospital
Speaks Japanese
Yokohama City Minato Red Cross Hospital
Shiomidai Hospital
Keiyu Hospital
Yokohama Minami Kyosai Hospital
Fureai Yokohama Hospital
Shonan Kamakura General Hospital
Speaks English, Japanese
Yokohama Rosai Hospital
Speaks Japanese
Common questions
Where in Kanagawa can I find these English-speaking clinics?
The 34 clinics listed are concentrated in and around Yokohama and Kawasaki, with options serving other parts of the prefecture as well. Each listing shows the location and nearest station so you can find one close to home or work. Use the map and filters to narrow by area.
Do I need a referral before visiting?
Neighborhood internal medicine and GI clinics generally accept patients without a referral, so you can book directly. Larger hospitals in Kanagawa may require one, especially for complex or specialist care. If further testing is needed, the clinic will refer you and provide the paperwork.
How much will I pay with insurance?
If you are enrolled in Japan's National Health Insurance, you typically pay 30 percent of the cost of a covered internal medicine or GI visit. The plan covers the rest. Always bring your insurance card. The exact amount depends on the clinic and the services provided during your appointment.
What symptoms should bring me to an internal medicine or GI clinic?
Common reasons include colds, fevers, and general adult illness, as well as long-term conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. On the digestive side, stomach pain, acid reflux, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and blood in the stool are all handled. When in doubt, an internist is a sensible first stop.
Are endoscopy exams available at Kanagawa clinics?
Some GI clinics provide endoscopy on-site while others refer to a partner facility. Whether an exam is needed is a decision your doctor makes based on your symptoms. Ask at booking whether the clinic performs endoscopy directly, since this varies between practices.