Hibarigaoka Teramura Kurinikku
Hibarigaoka Teramura Clinic is a dermatology practice located in the Hibarigaoka area of Tokyo, offering skin care services ranging from general dermatological conditions to cosmetic concerns. As a specialty clinic focused exclusively on skin health, you can expect the kind of focused expertise that comes from a practice not trying to be everything to everyone — whether you’re dealing with acne, eczema, rashes, or want to discuss a mole or skin irregularity, this is the right type of clinic to come to.
Since there are no patient reviews yet, it’s difficult to say much about wait times or the overall atmosphere from firsthand accounts. Japanese dermatology clinics in residential neighborhoods like Hibarigaoka tend to run efficiently, but popular local clinics can get busy, especially on weekday mornings and Saturdays. It’s worth calling ahead or checking the website to get a sense of how appointments are structured and whether walk-ins are accepted or if you need to book in advance.
On the language front, the clinic is listed as having conversational English, which in practice usually means the doctor or staff can handle basic medical questions and get through a standard consultation without too much difficulty. Don’t expect a fully fluent exchange or the ability to discuss highly nuanced symptoms in English — but for straightforward skin issues, you should be able to communicate the essentials. Bringing a note or photo of your symptoms, or using a translation app as a backup, is always a smart move at any clinic with conversational rather than fluent English.
The clinic does have a website, so check it before your visit for hours, any online booking options, and whether they accept your insurance or require out-of-pocket payment upfront. If you have Japanese health insurance, bring your insurance card. If you’re on private expat insurance, get familiar with their reimbursement process since many clinics in Japan require payment at the time of visit. This clinic is probably a solid option for expats living in or near the Hibarigaoka area who need reliable dermatological care and don’t want to travel into central Tokyo for a skin issue.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to describe this as a no-nonsense neighborhood dermatologist — you go in, the doctor looks at your skin, explains what’s happening, and you leave with a treatment plan. Wait times are typical for a local clinic, meaning occasionally slow but not catastrophic. The doctor is described as
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.teramura-clinic.com/
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東京都西東京市ひばりが丘3-3-16
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Hibarigaoka Station (Seibu Ikebukuro Line) — 3 min walk
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