Nishi Shinjuku Hifuka Clinic
Nishi Shinjuku Hifuka Clinic is a dermatology-only practice on the second floor of the Moriya Building in west Shinjuku — the quieter, office-tower side of the station, not the tourist chaos. They handle the full range of skin concerns: acne, eczema, rashes, moles, and laser treatments, which their website (laser.or.jp) leans into heavily.
English capability is murky. The website has some English-facing content, which suggests they’ve at least thought about foreign patients, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth conversation. Bring a translation app, or better yet, write your symptoms down in Japanese beforehand. The clinic is small and specialist-focused, so if you have a specific skin issue that needs real dermatological attention rather than a GP’s best guess, this is the kind of place worth the communication effort.
West Shinjuku is easy to reach from most of Tokyo. The clinic is close to Nishi-Shinjuku Station on the Marunouchi line.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-frills dermatology experience. Wait times can run long during peak hours, so arriving early or booking ahead helps. Doctors appear thorough on diagnosis, particularly for skin conditions requiring laser or cosmetic treatment. The clinic isn’t large, so it has a local practice feel rather than a hospital vibe. Not a lot of hand-holding, but patients generally leave with a clear treatment plan.
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://laser.or.jp/
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東京都新宿区西新宿７－１－１０ 守矢ビル２階
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Shinjuku Station (Marunouchi Line) — 5 min walk
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