Komazaki-iin
Komazaki-iin is a neighborhood dermatology clinic tucked into the ground floor of a residential building in Nishi-Ogikubo, Suginami. It’s the kind of place locals have been going to for years — not a slick urban skin clinic, but a working-class, no-nonsense derm office that handles the full range of skin conditions: eczema, acne, rashes, hives, and more.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English consultation. Bring Google Translate or a translation app you’re comfortable using. The doctor may have some English, but this hasn’t been confirmed reliably enough to count on it.
Best suited for expats who live in Suginami and want a convenient local option rather than trekking to central Tokyo for a basic skin issue. If your Japanese is functional or you’re okay navigating with translation tools, this is a solid community clinic worth knowing about.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a typical neighborhood derm experience: manageable wait times compared to larger hospital outpatient departments, and a doctor who takes skin complaints seriously rather than rushing you out. The setting is modest and functional. Patients seem to appreciate the accessibility and the fact that it handles routine conditions efficiently. Not a lot of English-language reviews to draw from, so the picture is incomplete — but no major red flags in what’s out there.
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://komazaki-clinic.com
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東京都杉並区上荻４－３０－１２ ロイヤルプレイス西荻窪１階
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Nishi-Ogikubo Station (JR Chuo Line) — 2 min walk
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