Takashima Clinic
Takashima Clinic is an internal medicine practice in Kami-Ochiai, a quiet residential pocket of Shinjuku that most expats never bother exploring. The clinic operates under the medical corporation Tama Medical, and its website — tokyo-mammography.com — hints at a particular focus on women’s health screening, including mammography. That’s a useful niche if that’s what you’re after.
English capability is genuinely unclear here. The website has some English-facing content, which suggests they’re at least aware international patients exist. But whether reception can hold a real conversation in English, or whether you’ll be pointing at a translation app, is hard to confirm without calling ahead. This is not a clinic where you should show up assuming smooth English service. Come prepared — bring a Japanese-speaking friend, use a translation app, or call first and test the waters.
For general internal medicine needs or women’s screening in Shinjuku, it’s worth knowing about. Just go in with realistic expectations about the language situation.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on Takashima Clinic is limited in English-language sources, making it hard to paint a detailed picture. What the clinic’s online presence suggests is a focused, specialty-aware practice rather than a high-volume general clinic. Patients likely get more individual attention than at a large hospital outpatient department. Wait times and doctor communication style are unknown quantities — this is a clinic where going in with a friend who speaks Japanese will make the whole experience significantly smoother.
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://tokyo-mammography.com/
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東京都新宿区上落合２－１８－１５
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Nakai Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 4 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- 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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English Support
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