Maejima Shika Clinic
Maejima Shika Clinic is a neighborhood dental clinic in Minami-Ogikubo, Suginami — a quiet residential part of western Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in unless they actually live nearby. If you do live in the area, this is a solid local option rather than trekking into central Tokyo for routine dental work.
The clinic handles standard dental care: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and general checkups. Staff have conversational English, so you can get through an appointment without resorting entirely to a translation app — though having one handy for anything technical is still smart. Don’t expect a fully bilingual experience, but basic communication about what’s happening in your mouth should be manageable.
It’s a small private clinic, which means a more personal feel than a large urban dental chain. The website is in Japanese, so booking in advance by phone or through a Japanese-speaking contact helps. If you’re in Suginami and need a dentist who won’t make you feel completely lost, this is worth considering.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, no-rush atmosphere — typical of smaller neighborhood clinics where you’re not being shuffled through a packed schedule. Dentists here tend to explain what they’re doing, which matters when you’re already anxious about the language gap. Wait times appear reasonable for a local private practice. Nothing flashy, but consistent and thorough seems to be the general read from people who’ve been more than once.
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://www.maejima-dc.net/
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東京都杉並区南荻窪１－３０－５
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Minami-Ogikubo Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 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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