Oriental Shinryousho
Oriental Shinryousho is a dermatology clinic tucked into the ground floor of an apartment building near Tetsugakudo Park in Nishi-Ochiai, Shinjuku. It’s a local neighborhood clinic — not a big international medical center — so don’t walk in expecting English-fluent staff at the front desk. The website has some English content, which suggests they’re at least aware that foreign patients exist, but whether that translates to smooth English consultations is genuinely unclear. Bring a translation app, prepare written notes about your symptoms, and consider using Google Translate for any paperwork. The clinic covers standard dermatology: skin conditions, rashes, acne, eczema, that kind of thing. Location-wise, it’s a quieter residential pocket of Shinjuku — not the chaos of the station area, which is either a plus or a minus depending on how you feel about commuting. Nishi-Ochiai Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line is your best bet for getting there.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on this clinic is limited in English-language sources, which itself tells you something — it’s primarily serving the local Japanese community. Clinics like this tend to run efficiently with shorter wait times than bigger hospital dermatology departments. Expect a fairly standard Japanese private clinic experience: quick intake, focused consultation, prescription if needed. Don’t expect a long chatty appointment. Reviews in Japanese suggest a straightforward, no-fuss approach.
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://oriental-kon.com/
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東京都新宿区西落合２－２０－１ 哲学堂公園ハイツ１Ｆ１号
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Ochiai Station (Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line) — 8 min walk
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