TSURUTA SAGINOMIYA CLINIC
Tsuruta Saginomiya Clinic is a dermatology practice tucked into the first floor of a residential building in Shirasagi, Nakano — not far from Saginomiya Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line. It’s part of the Sotenkai medical group, which runs a handful of clinics in the area, so there’s some organizational backbone behind it.
The clinic covers standard dermatology: skin conditions, rashes, acne, eczema, that kind of thing. Their website has some English-facing content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully bilingual consultation waiting for you. Reality is probably somewhere in the middle — a translation app will help, and coming with written notes about your symptoms is smart. If you’ve got a straightforward skin issue and live in or around Nakano, this is a reasonable local option worth trying.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on this clinic is limited in English-language spaces, so it’s hard to paint a detailed picture. What comes through from Japanese reviews is a generally efficient, no-fuss experience — typical neighborhood dermatology clinic energy. Wait times vary by day and season, as they do everywhere. Doctors appear thorough for routine skin concerns. Don’t expect a lengthy consultation, but most dermatology visits here are practical and to the point.
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.tsuruta-medical.com
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東京都中野区白鷺１－７－１５ マアヤ白鷺１Ｆ
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Saginomiya Station (Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
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