IWASE Surgery Internal Medicine
IWASE Surgery Internal Medicine sits in Komae — a quiet residential city on the western edge of Tokyo, tucked between Setagaya and Kawasaki. Despite the “Surgery Internal Medicine” name, this clinic offers dermatology alongside its other services, making it a practical local option if you’re dealing with skin issues and don’t want to trek into central Tokyo.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign — but don’t assume that means a fluent English-speaking doctor or receptionist will be waiting for you. Reality is probably somewhere in the middle: limited English, some goodwill, and a lot of pointing and gesturing. A translation app on your phone is your best friend here.
This is a neighborhood clinic, not an international medical center. The upside: shorter waits than big city hospitals, a more personal feel, and doctors who actually know their local patients. If your Japanese is basic or you have a bilingual friend who can call ahead, that’ll smooth things considerably.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for this clinic is limited online in English, which is typical for smaller neighborhood clinics in residential Tokyo. Based on its profile, expect a traditional Japanese local clinic experience: efficient, no-frills, and doctor-focused rather than experience-focused. Wait times at smaller clinics like this tend to be reasonable outside peak morning hours. Doctors here likely take their time with patients — that’s the neighborhood clinic advantage over big hospital outpatient departments.
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.iwasegekanaika.com//
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東京都狛江市和泉本町３－３－１８
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Izumi-Tamagawa Station (Odakyu Line) — 3 min walk
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