ALMOND CLINIC
Almond Clinic is an internal medicine practice tucked into a multi-floor office building in Ichigaya Hachimancho, Shinjuku — not the flashiest part of the ward, but convenient if you’re coming from central Tokyo. They handle the standard internal medicine workload: checkups, chronic disease management, fevers, fatigue, the stuff that doesn’t need an ER but definitely needs a doctor.
Their website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t take that as a guarantee of smooth English communication at reception or in the exam room. The reality is probably somewhere in the middle — they’ve made an effort, but you may still want a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend on standby, especially for anything complicated.
This is a practical neighborhood clinic, not a foreigner-focused international medical center. If your Japanese is zero and your medical issue is complex, go in with backup. If you just need a checkup or a referral letter, you’ll likely manage fine.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a functional, no-frills clinic experience. Wait times are generally reasonable for a Tokyo internal medicine practice. Doctors are described as thorough rather than rushed, which matters when you’re trying to explain symptoms across a language gap. The multi-floor setup can feel a bit corporate, but the actual appointments tend to be straightforward. Not a lot of hand-holding, so come prepared with your symptom history written down.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://almond.clinic/
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東京都新宿区市谷八幡町１１－１ 市谷八幡町ビル４階・８階・９階・１０階
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Ichigaya Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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