funabori
Funaboribashi Clinic is a dermatology practice tucked into a mixed-use building in Funabori, Edogawa — a residential Tokyo neighborhood that doesn’t see many foreign visitors. The clinic handles general skin conditions: acne, eczema, rashes, and the usual dermatology workload. The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little, but don’t expect English-fluent staff waiting at the front desk. Translation apps will likely be your friend here, and bringing a Japanese-speaking friend is never a bad idea in this part of Tokyo. That said, dermatology is one of those specialties where showing the problem on your skin does a lot of the communicating for you. If you live in Edogawa or eastern Tokyo and need a local skin clinic without trekking into central Tokyo, this is a reasonable neighborhood option.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a fairly standard neighborhood dermatology experience — efficient appointments, not a lot of hand-holding, and a doctor who gets to the point. Wait times can run long during peak hours, as with most Tokyo clinics. The vibe is functional and local rather than international-friendly. Patients seem to leave with clear prescriptions and diagnoses, even if the consultation itself is brief.
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.funaboribashi-cl.com/
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東京都江戸川区船堀3-7-22 イリップス船堀103
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Funabori Station (Shinjuku Line) — 2 min walk
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