OGAWA Clinic
OGAWA Clinic is a neighborhood internal medicine practice sitting inside Lions Plaza, right in front of Mitaka Station on the Chuo Line. That location is genuinely convenient — you can be off the train and at the reception desk in under five minutes.
It handles the everyday stuff: colds, fatigue, digestive issues, blood pressure checks, chronic disease management. Think of it as your go-to GP equivalent rather than a specialist destination.
The English situation is murky. There’s some English on their website, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients, but that doesn’t automatically mean the doctors or front desk can hold a full medical conversation in English. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond the most basic visit. It’s a small clinic, so don’t expect a dedicated international patient desk.
Good option if you live or work in the Mitaka area and need reliable, accessible internal medicine care. Less ideal if you need extensive English support without preparation.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a no-frills neighborhood clinic that does the basics competently. Wait times appear typical for a small Tokyo practice — not instant, but not unreasonable. The doctor is described as straightforward and thorough enough for routine internal medicine concerns. The clinic feels local and unhurried compared to bigger hospital outpatient departments. Don’t expect a polished international experience, but for residents in the Mitaka area needing a regular GP-style clinic, it seems to do its job.
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://ogawaclinic.webmedipr.jp/index.html
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東京都三鷹市下連雀３－３４－２２ ライオンズプラザ三鷹駅前２０１
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Mitaka Station (JR Chuo Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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English Support
Basic