Teru Hifuka
Teru Hifuka is a dermatology clinic on the second floor of Medical Port Nerima, a small medical building in Nerima Ward, northwest Tokyo. It handles the usual skin stuff — acne, eczema, rashes, skin allergies — plus cosmetic dermatology. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t automatically mean you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation with reception. Nerima isn’t exactly expat central, so don’t bank on fluent English support. That said, a translation app plus a doctor who’s at least seen English before can get you pretty far for straightforward skin issues. If you’re in the Nerima area and don’t want to trek into central Tokyo just for a rash, this is a reasonable local option worth a phone call first to gauge the language situation.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback is limited online, which is pretty typical for smaller neighborhood clinics in outer Tokyo wards. General impressions suggest it runs like a standard Japanese dermatology practice — relatively efficient appointments, short-ish wait times outside peak hours, and a doctor who covers the basics thoroughly. Don’t expect a long consultation. Japanese dermatology visits tend to be quick and prescription-focused. No major red flags in available feedback, but also not a lot to go on.
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://teru-hifuka.com
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東京都練馬区中村北１－１０－１２ メディカルポート練馬２Ｆ
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Nakamura Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
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