ABE Internal Medicine Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Inagi Station (Keio Sagamihara Line) — 8 min walk
  • Dermatology-only focus
  • Near central Tokyo
  • ABE Internal Medicine Clinic sits on the second floor of the Pia Town 21 building in Inagi City — not exactly central Tokyo, but accessible if you’re in the southwest suburbs. Despite the “Internal Medicine” in the name, the clinic focuses on dermatology, so skin issues are their thing: rashes, acne, eczema, and the like.

    The clinic has some English content on their Wix website, which is a decent signal, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation. Reality is probably somewhere between “they’ve seen foreign patients before” and “bring your translation app just in case.” Staff may handle basic English, but complex symptom explanations could get tricky.

    It’s a local neighborhood clinic, not an international medical center. That means shorter wait times than big hospitals, a more personal feel, and pricing that won’t shock you. If you’re living in Inagi or nearby areas like Tama or Minamitama and need a dermatologist without trekking into central Tokyo, this is worth knowing about.

    Patient Feedback

    Being a small neighborhood clinic in Inagi, patients likely get more face time with the doctor than at a crowded urban hospital. Wait times at suburban clinics like this tend to be reasonable, especially outside peak hours. The dermatology focus means staff are practiced at handling common skin complaints efficiently. Don’t expect the hand-holding of an international clinic — but for straightforward skin issues, the experience is probably no-nonsense and practical.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has made some effort — there's English content on their website, which is more than many local clinics bother with. But that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at reception or during your appointment. For routine dermatology visits, a translation app like Google Translate or Midori can bridge most gaps. If your situation involves complex medical history or detailed symptom descriptions, consider writing things down in Japanese beforehand or bringing a Japanese-speaking friend.

    Contact & Location

    • http://starred99.wixsite.com/abenaikaclinic
    • 東京都稲城市東長沼3107-1 ピアタウン21 2F8号室
    • Inagi Station (Keio Sagamihara Line) — 8 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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    ABE Internal Medicine Clinic

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