Akitsu Hosogai Seikeigeka
Akitsu Hosogai Seikeigeka is an orthopedic clinic on the third floor of Akitsu Clinic Building in Higashimurayama, a quieter residential pocket of western Tokyo. They handle the usual orthopedic bread and butter — joint pain, back problems, sports injuries, fractures, rehab. The clinic has some English content on their website, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t automatically mean the staff can hold a full conversation in English. Realistically, you’re probably looking at a mix of gestures, translation apps, and whatever basic English the reception can muster. If your Japanese is zero, bring a translation app and write down your symptoms beforehand. Not the most central location — Akitsu Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line is your stop. Fine for locals in the area, less convenient if you’re coming from central Tokyo specifically for this clinic.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a fairly standard neighborhood orthopedic experience — not flashy, but functional. Wait times can stretch depending on the day, so going early or calling ahead helps. The doctor is generally described as thorough and practical rather than rushed. It feels like a local clinic built for local patients, which means the experience is efficient if you know what you need, but can feel a bit sink-or-swim if you’re navigating it without Japanese.
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://hosogaiseikei.com
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東京都東村山市秋津町５－９－４ 秋津クリニックビル３Ｆ
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Akitsu Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line) — 2 min walk
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