GEN Clinic
GEN Clinic is a general internal medicine practice on the third floor of a commercial building in central Nakano — a residential ward west of Shinjuku that most expats overlook but plenty actually live in. They handle the everyday stuff: colds, chronic conditions, checkups, referrals. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation at the front desk. That’s not confirmed. Bring your insurance card, your residence card, and ideally a Japanese-speaking friend or a translation app if your Japanese is minimal. It’s a small neighborhood clinic, not a foreigner-focused international hospital — so set expectations accordingly. If you live in Nakano or nearby and need a local GP-style doctor for non-emergency internal medicine, this is worth knowing about.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward neighborhood clinic experience. Wait times are typical for a small Tokyo practice — expect to sit a while during busy morning slots. Doctors are described as thorough and unhurried once you’re in the room. The vibe is quiet and local, not tourist-friendly or internationally oriented. It’s the kind of place regulars return to, not one built around walk-in foreign patients.
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.gen-clinic.com/
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東京都中野区中野５－６５－５ 豊島興業ビル３Ｆ
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Nakano Station (JR Chuo Line) — 3 min walk
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