FUCHINOUE Internal Medicine
FUCHINOUE Internal Medicine is a neighborhood internal medicine clinic tucked into the ground floor of a small building in Suginami’s Shimizu area — the kind of place locals rely on for ongoing health management rather than one-off visits. It handles the everyday internal medicine workload: hypertension, diabetes, respiratory issues, gastrointestinal complaints, and general checkups.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume that means fluent English-speaking staff at the front desk. Walk-in expats without Japanese ability may find it rough going. That said, Suginami has a modest expat community and clinics in this area are generally used to patients who lean on translation apps to get through appointments.
Best approach: use the website to get a sense of what they treat, bring a translation app, and consider writing down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand. If you have a Japanese-speaking friend who can call ahead, even better. For expats with some Japanese or a good app setup, this is a solid local option for routine internal medicine in west Tokyo.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback suggests a fairly typical neighborhood clinic experience — not flashy, but competent and straightforward. Wait times can run longer during peak morning hours, as is standard for Japanese naika clinics. Doctors appear thorough on the diagnostic side, and repeat patients seem to appreciate the continuity of care. It’s not a destination clinic for complex cases, but for managing chronic conditions or getting through a standard illness, patients seem to leave with clear answers.
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.fuchinoue-naika.com/
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東京都杉並区清水１－１５－１２ ローカス四面道１Ｆ
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Kiyosui Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- 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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