shinjuku east ekimae clinic
Shinjuku East Ekimae Clinic sits on the 4th floor of a building right outside Shinjuku Station’s east exit — which means it’s genuinely easy to get to, even on a rushed lunch break. The focus is dermatology: skin conditions, cosmetic concerns, the usual range you’d expect from a Shinjuku-area skin clinic.
The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve made an effort, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully bilingual consultation. Reception staff handling English fluently is unconfirmed. If your Japanese is limited, bring a translation app or a written summary of your symptoms. That said, dermatology appointments often involve showing rather than explaining, which makes the language gap slightly more manageable than, say, an internal medicine visit.
This is a city clinic — efficient, probably busy, not a long-sit-and-chat kind of place. Good for common skin issues, acne, rashes, or a first dermatology visit while you figure out your options in Tokyo.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a fairly standard urban dermatology experience: relatively quick appointments, doctors who get to the point, and a no-fuss approach to common skin complaints. Wait times can stretch during peak hours — this is Shinjuku, after all. Patients generally report feeling their issue was addressed without a lot of back-and-forth. Not a clinic known for hand-holding or lengthy explanations, but competent and convenient.
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://www.eastcl.com
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東京都新宿区西新宿1-12-1 高倉第一ビル4F
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Shinjuku Station (JR/Metro) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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