Kohhoku Seikyo Shinryoujo
Kohhoku Seikyo Shinryoujo is a community-based internal medicine clinic tucked into a residential stretch of Adachi Ward — not the most central part of Tokyo, but a genuinely local option for expats living in the northeastern parts of the city. It’s run under a medical cooperative model, which tends to mean longer appointment times and doctors who actually listen rather than shuffle you out the door in five minutes.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a promising sign, but don’t assume that means smooth English consultation is guaranteed. Reality on the ground may vary by staff member and day. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a bilingual friend as backup. That said, for routine internal medicine — checkups, chronic condition management, referrals — this clinic looks like a solid neighborhood option that won’t feel like a factory floor.
Not a flashy international clinic. Not priced like one either. If you’re in Adachi and need a regular doctor who takes the time, worth checking out.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to highlight the unhurried appointment style — this isn’t a five-minute-and-out situation. The cooperative model seems to attract doctors who are genuinely interested in the whole picture, not just the presenting symptom. Wait times can run longer than average, partly because consultations aren’t rushed. The clinic has a neighborhood feel: regular faces, staff who recognize returning patients. Not a polished international experience, but solid and human.
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://www.kouhoku-clinic.com/
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東京都足立区江北２－２４－１
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Kouhoku Station (Nippori-Toneri Line) — 3 min walk
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