KOHSEI CHUO GENERAL HOSPITAL
Kohsei Chuo General Hospital is a mid-sized general hospital in Meguro that runs a dedicated dermatology department. It’s not a boutique skin clinic — this is a proper hospital setup, which means you’ll likely deal with registration counters, multiple departments, and Japanese-standard paperwork before you see a dermatologist. That said, being part of a general hospital means they can refer internally if your skin issue turns out to be connected to something systemic.
The hospital has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and be handed an English menu of services. Reception staff may have limited English. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms written down in Japanese if possible, and expect the appointment process to run on Japanese-language rails. The Meguro location is reasonably accessible — Meguro ward is well-connected and central enough to be worth the trip if you’re in the greater Tokyo area.
Good for: expats who need dermatology within a proper hospital system and don’t mind navigating some language friction.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on Kohsei Chuo skews toward the general hospital experience: organized but slow. Expect a wait, especially if you’re walk-in. Dermatology appointments tend to follow the standard Japanese hospital rhythm — efficient once you’re in the room, but the admin process before that takes time. Doctors are reported as thorough rather than rushed. The hospital atmosphere is clinical and functional, not warm and boutique. If you’ve used a Japanese hospital before, this will feel familiar.
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.kohseichuo.jp
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東京都目黒区三田１－１１－７
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Meguro Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 8 min walk
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