Minami Osawa Medical Plaza
Minami Osawa Medical Plaza is a dermatology clinic sitting on the second floor of Forest Mall Minami-Osawa — a proper shopping mall in Hachioji, which puts it squarely in the western suburbs of Tokyo. It’s a bit of a trek if you’re based in central Tokyo, but for expats living out in Tama area, this is genuinely convenient. The clinic operates under the Megumikai medical corporation and covers standard dermatology: skin conditions, rashes, acne, that sort of thing.
Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign — better than nothing. But whether that translates to English-speaking staff at the front desk or during your actual appointment is genuinely unclear. Don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. Come prepared with your symptoms written down, a translation app ready, and realistic expectations. It’s a suburban Japanese clinic first, with some English awareness layered on top.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback specifically for this clinic is thin online, which isn’t unusual for suburban Japanese dermatology practices. What you’d typically expect from a mall-based clinic like this: reasonably efficient throughput, shorter waits than big hospital outpatient departments, and a doctor who’s thorough but working fast. Appointments likely move quicker than you want if your Japanese isn’t strong. No particular reputation for long waits or unusually warm bedside manner — just a functional neighborhood skin clinic.
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.m-medicalplaza.com/
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東京都八王子市南大沢２－２５ フォレストモール南大沢２Ｆ
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Minami-Osawa Station (Hachioji Line) — 2 min walk
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