Maeda Family Clinic
Maeda Family Clinic is a neighborhood internal medicine clinic tucked into a residential corner of Akatsuka, Itabashi. It’s the kind of place locals go for everything from colds and chronic condition management to general checkups — not a specialist hub, but a solid first stop when something’s off and you need a real doctor to look at it.
The clinic has some English-language content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume that means fluent English-speaking staff are waiting at the front desk. Realistically, this is a Japanese-primary clinic in a quiet residential ward. A translation app will help. Coming with written notes about your symptoms in Japanese is smarter than hoping for the best.
Itabashi isn’t the most expat-dense part of Tokyo, so English-forward medical infrastructure is thinner here. If you live nearby, this is worth knowing about. If you’re traveling across the city, there are more language-accessible options closer to central Tokyo.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic feel — typical of smaller neighborhood practices where the doctor actually has time for you. Wait times appear reasonable for a local clinic, not a chaotic urban hospital. The doctor seems thorough with explanations. It’s not a walk-in-and-out experience. Patients seem to appreciate the personal attention, but this isn’t a clinic with a fast-track system. Expect a proper appointment rhythm.
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.maeda-family.jp
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東京都板橋区赤塚３－９－１ リバティカイト１０３号
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Akatsuka Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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