Manabe Family Clinic
Manabe Family Clinic is a neighborhood internal medicine practice tucked into a residential corner of Minami-Kasai in Edogawa. This is the kind of clinic that handles the everyday stuff — colds, chronic disease management, checkups, referrals — rather than emergencies or specialty procedures. It’s a local doctor’s office in the truest sense.
For English speakers, the clinic has conversational English capability, so basic communication shouldn’t require a translation app on your end, though complex medical conversations will go smoother if you come prepared with notes or written symptoms. It’s not a fully bilingual operation, but it’s more capable than your average neighborhood clinic.
Edogawa isn’t the most expat-dense ward in Tokyo, but plenty of English-speaking residents live in the Kasai and Minami-Kasai area — this clinic is clearly aware of that. If you’re in the neighborhood and need a reliable GP-style setup without the Minato-ku price tag or commute, this is a solid option worth bookmarking.
Patient Feedback
Patients describe a calm, unhurried atmosphere — this isn’t a high-volume conveyor-belt clinic. The doctor takes time to explain things, which matters a lot when you’re navigating healthcare in a second language. Wait times are generally reasonable for a neighborhood practice. Nothing flashy, but consistently competent and approachable. The kind of place you’re glad exists when you actually need it.
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.manabe-medical.com/
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東京都江戸川区南葛西6-12-7 キャピタルコート8 103号室
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Kasai Station (Tozai Line) — 8 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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