TOKYO: Convenient to Gokokuji, Otsuka, Myogadani, Korakuen, Sugamo (Bunkyo-ku and Toshima-ku)

Dermatologist - Hifuka

Dr. Naoyuki Higashi
Thursdays 14:00 - 16:00
Higashi-sensai has spent some time (a year?) in Denmark and speaks English quite well.

I'll try to get the rest of his schedule when I see him next week. I have also developed the habit of calling the hospital to make sure that he is there since sometimes the schedule changes.

The hospital address, and telephone number (dermatology doctor is on the 2nd floor):

Tokyo Kensai Byoin
4-3-8 Otsuka
Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
03-3944-6111

A word of warning, this place does not look modern and spiffy. But they have always been kind and patient with me. There is one fellow at the admissions desk that speaks a bit of English. When I shuffled in barely standing with pneumonia, they treated me very well (I thought) allowing me to stay in the examining room on the cot while waiting for the tests to be run, and a few other small details that I won't go into here.

TOKYO: Ueno
I have also found a good skin clinic where the doctor speaks English. I am not sure about the reception staff/nurses because I only spoke to them in Japanese.
Matsumoto Ganka Hifuka Clinic
(new address, see post by Karen below), Taito-ku, Tokyo
tel: 03 3834 1290
About 3 minutes from Ueno Station, just before ABAB Dept. Store. It is small but very clean.
10:30am - 1pm, 2:00pm - 6:30pm
Closed Tuesdays and public hols.

I am looking for an English speaking dermatologists in central tokyo - in Minato-ku, Shibuya-ku or Shinjuku-ku for my 4yr old son.

Hi Lily,
I took my son to see a dermatologist at Aiiku Hospital in Hiroo while we lived in Tokyo about three years ago. I forgot the name of the doctor but he was the head of the pediatric dermatology. He has spent some time in the U.S and speaks English quite well. Hope it helps.

TOKYO: Ueno
I recently visited the dermatologist that Andrea posted about above (July 2000). The office is now located very nearby at:

Matsumoto Ganka Hifuka Clinic
2nd Floor, Plaza U Building
4-8-6 Ueno, Taito-ku
tel: 03-3834-1290
About 3 minutes from Ueno Station, just before ABAB Dept. Store.
10:30am - 1pm, 2:00pm - 6:30pm Closed Tuesdays and public holidays.

There is a kindly old doctor there who speaks some English and is very patient. He is not there all the time, however, so if you want to see him you must request the English-speaking doctor when making your appointment.

I was especially impressed that he seemed to have a non-interventionist approach to dealing with skin problems. For my problems wtih eczema he recommended a non-steroidal ointment, which was nice. For people living on this end of town who need an English-speaking dermatologist, I'd recommend him.

Karen

TOKYO: Roppongi, Minato-ku
Dr. Reiko Akasu (woman)
03-5771-2081 http://www.akasu.or.jp/english/index.html
Across from Roppongi Hills. Closest subway station: Roppongi. Bus #01 runs up and down that street from Tameike Sanno to Shibuya also. Good English (not just the doctor, but some of her staff too!), good bedside manner, appointment system, takes National Health Insurance. Nice experience, been there twice.

Can anyone recommend a dermatologist (preferably with some English skills) in Musashino-shi or close-by?

hi

Please visit this site regarding english doctors available in west tokyo.. There are two dermatologists as given in this site who speaks english in Musashi koganai. If any of you have already gone to him please write the feedback. Since I have not visited them, I cannot comment.

http://www.mustangsonline.org/living/West_tokyo/medical/index.htm#Dermatologist

Based on the recommendation given here and her location, I went to see Dr Reiko Akasu. I have continued to see her since February. First she treated me for the dermatitis I'd developed as an allergic reaction to some dish soap I was using. Then, she also diagnosed and has been helping to treat a skin discoloration I have on my legs. I've had this discoloration for over 2 years and my dermatologist in the States told me to keep exfoliating it, which I've been doing for these past 2 years. The first time I saw Dr Reiko, she diagnosed frictional melanosis and started treating it. I can already tell a big difference. Apparently this only affects Asians (I'm half) and Middle Eastern people, so I guess my derm back home just wasn't familiar with it.

I highly recommend her. She speaks English well, is nice, she has one staff member who speaks English and who is also nice. She does accept National Health Insurance, so the visits are super cheap.

Thank you for the information on Dr. Akasu office. I had a grand experience. Lobby looks really pretty. Receptionist able to communicate in English. Waiting time was 5 minutes. Nurses are super polite and caring. I marched to the office like a Queen with two nurses at my side, one carring my bag and another carring my 9 months old. They also babysat him while I had a chat with Dr. Akasu. Prescribed medicine worked. Blood test results will be send by fax, no need for another appointment. A rare positive experience with medical establishment.