NIHON UNIVERSITY ITABASHI Hospital
Nihon University Itabashi Hospital is a large university-affiliated hospital in Itabashi, northwest Tokyo. The dermatology department sits within a full-service academic medical center, which means you’re getting specialist-level care backed by research and residents — not a small neighborhood clinic. That’s a plus for complex skin conditions, chronic cases, or anything that needs more than a prescription and a wave goodbye.
The tradeoff: this is a busy teaching hospital. Expect waits. Expect a system built around Japanese-speaking patients. The website has some English-facing content, which suggests awareness of international patients, but don’t assume English-fluent staff will be waiting at the front desk. Bring a translation app, a Japanese-speaking friend if you can, or prepare your symptoms in writing beforehand. For serious dermatological issues where you want thorough investigation over convenience, this is a solid option in the Itabashi area.
Patient Feedback
Being a university hospital, the dermatology department tends toward thorough over fast. Patients generally report careful examination and proper follow-up, especially for conditions that smaller clinics brushed off. Wait times can be long — this isn’t a quick drop-in experience. The clinical environment is formal and process-heavy. Staff are professional but the workflow is designed for Japanese-speaking patients, so navigating intake and paperwork without language help takes effort.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://www.itabashi.med.nihon-u.ac.jp/
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東京都板橋区大谷口上町３０－１
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Itabashi Station (Mita Line) — 8 min walk
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