Anko Ladies Clinic
Anko Ladies Clinic sits on the second floor of Oscar Building in Ikebukuro, Toshima — a convenient spot for anyone already navigating that busy west-side hub. Despite the “Ladies” name, this is an internal medicine clinic, so expect general health concerns rather than OB-GYN services. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully bilingual experience. Reception capability in English is unconfirmed, so bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese is minimal. That said, clinics in the Ikebukuro area tend to see enough international patients that staff aren’t completely thrown by foreign faces. Good for: routine internal medicine visits, general checkups, managing chronic conditions. Not ideal if you need complex consultations that require nuanced back-and-forth in English without any preparation.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on Anko Ladies Clinic is limited in English-language sources, making it hard to paint a detailed picture. What’s available suggests a fairly standard neighborhood internal medicine setup — functional, not flashy. Wait times and doctor thoroughness are unknown quantities from an expat perspective. If you go, managing expectations is smart: this feels like a local clinic serving local patients, not a facility built around international visitors.
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 -
http://www.ankoladies.com
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東京都豊島区池袋２－４２－３ オスカービル２Ｆ
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Ikebukuro Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
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