MIYAZONO Internal Medicine Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Takamatsu Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
  • Chronic disease management focus
  • Near central Tokyo
  • MIYAZONO Internal Medicine Clinic sits in Takamatsu, Nerima — a quieter residential part of northwest Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in unless they actually live there. It’s a neighborhood clinic doing neighborhood clinic things: managing chronic conditions, handling general adult medicine, doing checkups. Not a flashy international health center.

    They have some English content on their website, which is a decent sign, but don’t walk in expecting fluent English-speaking staff at the front desk. This is a Japanese community clinic first. That said, Nerima has a growing international population, so they’ve likely dealt with non-Japanese patients before.

    If you live nearby and need a reliable internist for ongoing care — blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid, that kind of thing — this is worth checking out. If you’re coming from Shinjuku or further just for English support, there are better options closer to you.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-fuss neighborhood clinic. Wait times are typical for a local Japanese internist — expect 20 to 40 minutes during busy periods. Doctors are described as thorough rather than rushed, which matters for chronic condition management. The vibe is calm and clinical, not chaotic. It’s a small practice, so you’ll likely see the same doctor repeatedly, which is genuinely useful if you’re managing something ongoing.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which suggests awareness of international patients — but that doesn't mean the front desk speaks English fluently. Realistically, reception is likely Japanese-only or very limited English. Medical forms will almost certainly be in Japanese. A translation app like Google Translate or DeepL is strongly recommended. If you have a Japanese-speaking friend or colleague who can call ahead, that'll make your first visit significantly smoother.

    Contact & Location

    • http://miyazono-clinic.or.jp
    • 東京都練馬区高松1-42-20
    • Takamatsu Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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    MIYAZONO Internal Medicine Clinic

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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

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