FUKUI Clinic
FUKUI Clinic is a neighborhood internal medicine clinic in Saru-e, Koto Ward — a residential pocket of east Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in unless they live there. It operates under the Shukkokai medical corporation, which suggests a structured, established practice rather than a solo GP setup.
Internal medicine here means the usual range: colds, chronic conditions, blood pressure, diabetes management, referrals. It’s not a foreigner-facing international clinic, and there’s no advertised English-speaking doctor. The website has some English content, which is a good sign — someone thought about non-Japanese patients — but don’t assume that means smooth English consultation once you’re inside.
If you live nearby and need a regular GP for routine care, this is worth a visit. Bring your health insurance card, a translation app, and keep your expectations calibrated. For complex issues requiring detailed back-and-forth in English, you’d probably be better served by a clinic that explicitly staffs English speakers.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on FUKUI Clinic isn’t widely available in English, which itself tells you something — the clinic mostly serves local Japanese residents. Those who have visited describe it as a functional neighborhood practice: not flashy, not slow, just steady. Wait times at smaller Koto clinics like this tend to be shorter than big hospital outpatient departments. Expect a thorough enough consultation for common complaints, but don’t expect extra hand-holding if there’s a language gap.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.fukuiclinic.jp
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東京都江東区猿江２－６－１１
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Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 3 min walk
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