Tokyo Medical & Surgical Clinic

What Tokyo Medical & Surgical Clinic does

Tokyo Medical and Surgical Clinic (TMSC) is a private, physician-owned international medical clinic founded in 1951 in Minato-ku, Tokyo, near Tokyo Tower. It serves the international community in Tokyo — including diplomats, expatriates, long-term foreign residents, and tourists — with English-language (and French, German, Japanese) primary and specialist care that operates entirely outside the Japanese National Health Insurance system on a fee-for-service private-pay basis. The clinic's core offering spans multi-specialty medical consultations (primary care, pediatrics, women's health, gastroenterology, dermatology, cardiology, ophthalmology, ENT, orthopedics, men's health) supported by an on-site endoscopy suite (Olympus Evis Lucera Elite system), laboratory with rapid PCR testing (results under 20 minutes), radiology (X-ray, ultrasound, ECG), and a minor surgery suite. It is a panel-approved visa examination site for five countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand) with electronic submission via eMedical, and offers allied health services including physiotherapy (via Club 360 partnership), psychotherapy/CBT, dietitian, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, sports rehabilitation and acupuncture, autism diagnostics (ADOS-2), and GLP-1-based weight loss treatment.

The clinic operates with approximately 15 staff, including six full-time doctors (some partners), five full-time nurses, and a network of visiting specialists drawn from US/UK/Australia/New Zealand/France training backgrounds, with several US-board-certified. Revenue derives from per-visit and per-procedure fees (GP consultations at 17,600 JPY, out-of-hours urgent care at 27,500 JPY, specialist fees and visa exams at higher tiers), direct billing arrangements with international insurers (BUPA, CIGNA, UnitedHealthcare Global, International SOS), and recurring institutional relationships with six Tokyo international schools for student health checkups and three Japanese hospitals for obstetric and surgical co-management. The clinic maintains a 365-day out-of-hours urgent consultation line and offers telehealth for select services. Owned continuously by physician partners since founding, with no disclosed external investment, TMSC has positioned itself as Tokyo's longest-established English-speaking private medical practice, layering incremental high-margin service lines onto a stable primary care base.

Name

Tokyo Medical & Surgical Clinic

Legal name

Tokyo Medical and Surgical Clinic

Website

https://tmsc.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tokyo Medical & Surgical Clinic is a privately owned, English-speaking international clinic in Minato-ku, Tokyo, founded in 1951. It serves Tokyo's expat, diplomatic, and international visitor community with multi-specialty consultations, on-site diagnostics and endoscopy, visa medical examinations for five countries, and allied health services on a fee-for-service basis outside Japan's national health insurance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International outpatient healthcare services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physicians (62111), Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

After-Hours & Walk-In Primary Care Clinics (HLAFADAH)

Keywords

• International medical services
• Primary healthcare
• Specialist consultations
• Visa medical examinations
• Allied health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultations and Procedures: Fee-for-service model for medical consultations, procedures, and treatments. GP consultations at 17,600 JPY, specialist consultations vary by specialty. Additional charges for tests, procedures, medications, and extended consultations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tokyo Medical and Surgical Clinic is a private, English-language international outpatient medical clinic providing multi-specialty consultations (primary care, women's health, children's health, gastroenterology, dermatology, cardiology, ophthalmology, ENT, orthopedics, men's health), preventative health services, panel-approved visa medical examinations for five countries, allied health services (psychotherapy, physiotherapy, dietitian, speech therapy, occupational therapy), minor surgeries, weight loss treatments, autism diagnostics, and 365-day out-of-hours urgent consultations. The clinic serves expats, diplomats, tourists, and long-term international residents in Tokyo from a single facility with on-site laboratory, radiology, and endoscopy capabilities.

Product overview

Tokyo Medical and Surgical Clinic is a comprehensive international medical facility offering a broad portfolio of services from a single convenient location. The core offering consists of multi-specialty Medical Consultations (Primary Care, Children's Health, Women's Health, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, ENT, and Men's Health) supported by an on-site laboratory, radiology department, and endoscopy suite. The clinic provides extensive Preventative Health Services including annual check-ups, vaccinations, and cancer screening (colonoscopy/gastroscopy). A distinguishing service is their panel-approved Visa Medical Examination program for five countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, and US) with all testing conducted on-site. Allied Health Services complement medical care with Dietitian, Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy (via Club 360), Psychotherapy (CBT), Occupational Therapy, and Sports Rehabilitation/Acupuncture. Specialized programs include a Weight Loss Treatment clinic offering GLP-1 medications, an Autism Diagnostic Service using ADOS-2 assessment, and an Out of Hours Urgent Consultation line. The clinic operates outside Japan's National Health Insurance system as a private-pay facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Consultations Comprehensive multi-specialty outpatient medical consultations covering Primary Care, Children's Health, Women's Health, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, ENT, and Men's Health, delivered to international patients in Tokyo by internationally-trained physicians.
• Preventative Health Services Individualized preventative health services including annual check-ups, well-child visits, school check-ups, insurance medicals, vaccinations, and colonoscopy/gastroscopy screening for international patients.
• Visa Medical Examinations Panel-approved visa medical examinations for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with all required testing conducted on-site and electronic results submission via eMedical to the respective immigration authorities for rapid turnaround.
• Out of Hours Urgent Consultations Dedicated urgent medical consultation service available on weekdays 5:30pm-9pm, Saturdays 12:30pm-9pm, and Sundays and public holidays 9am-9pm, accessible via a dedicated phone line (in-person or remote).
• Weight Loss Treatments Medical weight loss treatment using GLP-1 medications including Semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic/Rybelsus) and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro), prescribed based on BMI criteria for adult patients.
• Autism Diagnostic Service Comprehensive autism assessments for individuals aged 4 and above using ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition), structured as a three-step process: initial remote consultation, in-person ADOS-2 assessment, and remote feedback session.
• Endoscopy Suite (Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy) In-house endoscopy services using the Olympus Evis Lucera Elite system with full propofol sedation available, employing the Singular Water Immersion Method for colonoscopy to enhance polyp detection and CO2 inflation to reduce post-procedure bloating.
• On-site Laboratory and Radiology Comprehensive on-site diagnostic testing including rapid PCR testing, rapid cardiac markers (troponins, D-dimer), STI testing, biochemical analysis, X-ray, ultrasound, ECG, sleep apnea testing, and supporting laboratory services.
• Minor Surgeries On-site minor surgery suite performing procedures under local anesthesia including skin biopsies, wound treatment, abscess drainage, wart treatment, ear syringing, ingrown toenail treatment, IUD insertion, circumcisions, and vasectomy.
• Psychotherapy (CBT) Evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) services for depression, anxiety, phobias, PTSD, insomnia, eating disorders, and stress management, available in-person at the clinic or remotely.
• Physiotherapy On-site physiotherapy services delivered in partnership with Club 360 for musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and individualized exercise plans, performed by an Australian-trained physiotherapist with experience in professional sports.
• Speech and Language Therapy Speech and language therapy services for children and young adults aged 18 months to 20 years addressing speech, language, communication, and behavioral differences, available in English and German.
• Dietitian Services Dietitian nutritionist services for weight management, chronic disease management (diabetes), heart disease, eating disorders, prenatal nutrition, digestive issues, and personalized nutritional advice, delivered by a US-credentialed registered dietitian.
• Sports Rehabilitation and Acupuncture Sports rehabilitation and acupuncture services combining Western sports medicine and Eastern therapeutic techniques, provided by a UK-qualified Sports Rehabilitator with over 20 years of experience managing injuries in elite athlete environments at UK football clubs.
• Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy restoring physical, mental, and cognitive functions through everyday activities, provided by a US- and Japan-dual-licensed therapist in English and Japanese for children and adults including stroke recovery, dementia care, developmental disorders, and rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities and Down syndrome.
• Menopause Clinic Specialized menopause clinic led by Dr Nicola Yeboah providing personalized advice and treatment including hormone replacement therapy, lifestyle recommendations, and osteoporosis prevention for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rapid PCR testing results in under 20 minutes for respiratory illnesses and strep throat
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Club 360coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Club 360 to deliver on-site physiotherapy services for patients. Physiotherapists provide treatment for musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries, and individualized exercise plans for weight loss.
• BUPA InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect billing arrangement for insured patients. Requires letter of guarantee covering 100% of fees with no deductible or co-payment.
• CIGNA InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect billing arrangement for insured patients.
• UnitedHealthcare Global Expatriate InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect billing arrangement for expatriates covered under this insurance provider.
• International SOS JapancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect billing arrangement for international SOS insured members.
• The Medical DispensaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnglish-speaking pharmacy located in the same building as the clinic for convenient medication pickup.
• Teikyo University HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation for obstetric inpatient care and co-management of pregnant patients. Surgical procedures including laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery available at the hospital for clinic referrals.
• Ikuryou ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-management of pregnant patients for delivery at this facility.
• Aiiku HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-management of pregnant patients for delivery at this international maternity hospital.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bumrungrad International Hospital: Leading international hospital in Bangkok serving medical tourists and expatriates across Asia with multilingual services and panel-physician capabilities. Comparable as a private international healthcare destination for the Tokyo expat community considering medical travel.
• National Medical Center (Tokyo): Large public hospital in central Tokyo with international outpatient services and English support. Comparable as a Tokyo medical institution serving foreign residents, though operating within the Japanese National Health Insurance framework rather than as a private-pay clinic.
• St. Luke's International Hospital: Major central Tokyo hospital with a dedicated International Department and Centricity International Clinic serving foreign residents and visitors. Comparable for its English-language medical services, panel physician appointments, and broad specialty coverage, though it operates as a full-service hospital rather than an outpatient-focused clinic.
• Sanno Medical Center: Private medical center in central Tokyo with international patient services and English-speaking staff. Comparable for serving Tokyo's international community with multi-specialty care, but operates as a larger hospital rather than a focused outpatient clinic.
• Teikyo University Hospital: Major Tokyo university hospital with international patient services and OB/GYN expertise. Already a strategic referral partner for TMSC obstetric and inpatient cases, serving a comparable expat and international patient population.
• Juntendo University Hospital: One of Tokyo's largest university hospitals with international outpatient services and English-speaking physicians. Several TMSC doctors hold clinical affiliations at Juntendo, and the hospital serves overlapping patient needs for advanced specialty care and inpatient services.

Direct peers

• American Clinic Tokyo: Long-running Tokyo clinic focused on English-speaking expatriate healthcare with multi-specialty services. Comparable as a private-pay international clinic targeting the same expat and diplomatic community with similar general practice and specialty offerings.
• Tokyo Midtown Clinic: Tokyo Midtown Clinic is a multi-specialty outpatient clinic located in central Tokyo's Roppongi district serving both Japanese and international patients. Comparable as a Tokyo-based private clinic offering English-language consultations across multiple specialties with on-site diagnostics.
• International SOS Tokyo Clinic: International SOS operates clinics globally including in Tokyo providing multilingual medical care to expatriates and corporate clients. Highly comparable as both serve insured international communities in Tokyo with direct billing arrangements and 24/7 access.

Regional players

• Raffles Medical Group: Singapore-headquartered private healthcare provider with clinics across major Asian cities serving expatriates and corporate clients. Comparable business model as a private-pay multi-specialty provider for the international community, though primarily operates in Southeast Asia rather than Japan.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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