DOUAIKAI Byouin
DOUAIKAI Byouin is a general hospital in Edogawa Ward with a dermatology department — not a standalone skin clinic, so expect a more institutional feel than a boutique derm office. Edogawa is one of Tokyo’s eastern residential wards, not the most central location, but the area has a sizable expat community and the clinic serves the local population seriously.
Their website has some English content, which is a step up from most local hospitals in this part of Tokyo. That said, “some English on the website” doesn’t automatically mean you’ll have a smooth English consultation. It’s genuinely unclear whether front desk staff or dermatologists can handle a full appointment in English. A translation app or bringing a Japanese-speaking friend would be smart backup, especially for first visits when you’re filling out paperwork and explaining symptoms.
For dermatology specifically — rashes, acne, eczema, skin allergies — you don’t always need perfect verbal communication, but getting a diagnosis and understanding your prescription instructions matters. Come prepared.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback specific to DOUAIKAI’s dermatology department is limited in English-language sources. As a general hospital rather than a specialty clinic, wait times can run longer than a dedicated derm office. Patients familiar with Japanese hospital systems tend to navigate it fine. First-timers should expect a fairly standard public hospital experience — functional, not particularly personalized, but thorough once you’re in the consultation room.
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.douaikai.jp
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東京都江戸川区松島１－４２－２１
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Kasai Station (Tozai Line) — 8 min walk
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