Yamada Sougounaika Clinic
Yamada Sougounaika Clinic is a general internal medicine clinic in Komae, a quiet residential city on the western edge of Tokyo along the Odakyu Line. Despite the “sougounaika” (general internal medicine) in the name, this clinic lists dermatology among its services — so skin concerns are on the table alongside everyday health issues.
The website has some English-facing content, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and be handled entirely in English. Reception and consultations are likely Japanese-primary. A translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend will make your visit significantly smoother. Komae isn’t a major expat hub, so this isn’t a clinic built around foreign patients — it’s a neighborhood clinic that probably sees a few.
That said, if you’re living in Komae or nearby and need dermatology without trekking into central Tokyo, this is worth checking out. Call ahead, try English, and see what you get.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language patient reviews are publicly available for this clinic. It appears to serve a local Komae patient base, which means feedback tends to stay in Japanese. From what’s visible, it runs as a standard small Japanese neighborhood clinic — expect a relatively calm environment compared to big hospital outpatient departments, but also expect Japanese-language paperwork and a straightforward, no-frills consultation style. Wait times are hard to estimate without more data.
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 -
https://yamada-gimcl.jp
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東京都狛江市和泉本町３－２７－１０
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Izumi-Tamagawa Station (Odakyu Line) — 8 min walk
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