WON Medical Clinic
WON Medical Clinic (元内科・胃腸科クリニック) is a neighborhood internal medicine and gastroenterology clinic tucked into the first floor of the Sekiguchi Building in Tokiwadai, Itabashi. This is a local clinic serving a local community — not an expat-focused international medical center. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t walk in expecting bilingual staff or English intake forms as a given. Come prepared with your symptoms written down or a translation app ready to go.
What they do well: internal medicine basics and gut-related issues — stomach pain, digestion problems, nausea, general checkups. If you’re in Itabashi and need a doctor who isn’t a 40-minute train ride into central Tokyo, this is a reasonable first stop. Tokiwadai Station on the Tobu Tojo Line puts you close. Just set your expectations appropriately — this is a Japanese neighborhood clinic that happens to have a little English on its website.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward neighborhood clinic experience — relatively manageable wait times compared to larger hospitals, and a doctor who takes time to explain diagnoses. The gastroenterology focus means they’re well set up for stomach and digestive complaints. The vibe is quiet and local, not rushed. Don’t expect a big facility. Do expect a fairly attentive consultation if you can communicate clearly.
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.wonclinic.jp/
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東京都板橋区常盤台２－６－１ 関口ビル１Ｆ
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Tokiwadai Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
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