KAWAI Medical Clinc
KAWAI Medical Clinic (河合内科クリニック) sits in Kamiogi, Suginami — a quiet residential stretch of west Tokyo that doesn’t see many expats passing through. The clinic focuses on internal medicine with a respiratory lean, which you can spot from the URL: kawai-respiratory-clinic.com. Think chronic coughs, asthma, COPD, general adult medicine.
The English situation is genuinely unclear. The website has some English-language content, which is a better sign than nothing, but that doesn’t always translate to a bilingual reception desk. If you’re not comfortable in Japanese, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend as backup. Don’t assume you’ll be handed an English intake form.
For expats living in Suginami — and plenty do — this could be a solid neighborhood clinic for respiratory issues or routine internal medicine. It’s not a foreigner-facing international clinic, but it’s local, accessible, and seemingly set up to at least try. Manage expectations, come prepared, and it’ll probably be fine.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on this clinic is limited in English-language channels, which tracks for a local Suginami practice not actively targeting expats. Clinics like this tend to run on appointment or walk-in basis with moderate wait times typical of Japanese neighborhood practices. The respiratory focus suggests the doctor knows their lane — if you’re there for a persistent cough or breathing issue, you’re probably in the right place. Expect a clinical, efficient visit rather than a hand-holding experience.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.kawai-respiratory-clinic.com
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東京都杉並区上荻３－１－１１
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Kamiogi Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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