IMAI Clinic
IMAI Clinic is a neighborhood internal medicine practice sitting in the first floor of the Ichise Building in Kitamine-cho, Ota Ward — residential Tokyo, not the expat-heavy city center. This is a local GP-style clinic handling the everyday stuff: colds, chronic conditions, checkups, referrals. Not a flashy international clinic, but a real working doctor’s office that can actually communicate with you in English at a conversational level. Staff have enough English to get through a standard appointment without you needing to mime your symptoms. Some English-language resources are available, which helps when paperwork shows up. Ota Ward is a large, spread-out ward in southern Tokyo — not the most expat-dense area, so finding a clinic that won’t leave you completely lost is genuinely useful. If you live nearby, this is a solid, practical option for internal medicine needs without the premium price tag of central Tokyo international clinics.
Patient Feedback
Patients describe a typical neighborhood clinic experience — no frills, but functional and generally unhurried for routine visits. The doctor is reported to be thorough with explanations, which matters more when there’s a language gap. Wait times are standard for a local Japanese clinic: expect to sit for a bit during busy morning hours. The vibe is calm and low-key, not clinical-cold. Think local family doctor, not hospital conveyor belt.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.tamakikai.jp
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東京都大田区北嶺町３０－１３ 市瀬ビル１Ｆ
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Keikyu Nishi-Magome Station (Keikyu Main Line) — 3 min walk
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