TSUJI CLINIC DENTISTRY
Tsuji Clinic sits in Oizumi Gakuen, a quiet residential pocket of Nerima that most expats never think to explore — but plenty live there. The clinic covers internal medicine and cardiology under one roof, with a dental department tacked on. It’s run under the Shoyokai medical corporation, which suggests some organizational structure behind the scenes.
The website has a few English-facing elements, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. This feels like a neighborhood clinic that serves the local community first. If you’re dealing with something straightforward — a checkup, blood pressure management, cholesterol concerns — it’s the kind of place where you show up, wait your turn, and get seen without the chaos of a big hospital. For anything requiring detailed back-and-forth in English, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or lean hard on a translation app. The internal medicine and cardiology combination is genuinely useful if you’re managing chronic conditions and want one place handling the monitoring.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a no-frills neighborhood clinic experience. Wait times are typical for a local Tokyo practice — expect 20 to 40 minutes on busier mornings. Doctors appear thorough on the clinical side, particularly for cardiovascular monitoring. The atmosphere is calm and unhurried compared to larger facilities. Staff are reportedly polite, but communication is transactional. Not a lot of hand-holding, which suits patients who know what they need and just want it handled efficiently.
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.shoyokai.net
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東京都練馬区大泉学園町８－２４－２５
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Izumi-Gakuen Station (Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
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