Juntendo Tokyo Koto Geriatric Medical Center
Juntendo Tokyo Koto Geriatric Medical Center is a university-affiliated hospital in Shinsuna, Koto Ward, run by the well-respected Juntendo University medical system. Despite the “geriatric” in the name, the dermatology department sees patients across age groups for skin conditions ranging from eczema and acne to more complex diagnoses.
Being a large academic hospital means you get access to specialists and proper diagnostic equipment — but also longer waits, more bureaucracy, and a system built primarily for Japanese speakers. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t expect a fully bilingual reception desk. Bring a translation app, a Japanese-speaking friend if you have one, or prepare your symptoms in writing beforehand.
It’s a solid option if you’re in Koto Ward and need dermatology care with the backing of a proper medical institution behind it. For simple rashes or skin checks, a smaller local clinic might move faster. For anything complicated, this place has the resources to dig deeper.
Patient Feedback
Being a university hospital, expect the full academic-hospital experience: thorough consultations, multiple staff involved, and waits that reflect that. Patients generally trust the diagnostic quality here — you’re seeing specialists, not generalists guessing at your skin issue. The trade-off is efficiency. Appointments can run long, paperwork is substantial, and the overall pace is slower than a private clinic. For serious or persistent skin conditions, that thoroughness is exactly what you want.
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 -
https://hosp-gmc.juntendo.ac.jp
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東京都江東区新砂３－３－２０
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Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 8 min walk
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