Dokuta Kakuko Supootsu Kurinikku
Dr. Kakuko Sports Clinic sits in Daikanyama, one of the quieter, more walkable corners of Shibuya. It’s an orthopedic clinic with a clear sports medicine angle — think running injuries, joint pain, rehab — rather than a general bone-and-joint shop. The clinic operates under the medical corporation BODHI, and the website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign. That said, “English on the website” doesn’t always mean “English at the front desk,” and full English service here is genuinely unclear. If you’re coming in for something complex, bringing a Japanese-speaking friend or a translation app isn’t a bad idea. The Daikanyama location is easy to reach — a short walk from Daikanyama Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line, or a slightly longer walk from Nakameguro. Good option if you’re an active expat dealing with a sports or movement-related injury and want a specialist rather than a general orthopedic clinic.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a clinic that takes movement and sports injuries seriously rather than rushing you out with painkillers. Doctors tend to be thorough on diagnosis, and the sports medicine focus means they’re more likely to talk rehab and recovery than just rest. Wait times appear reasonable for a specialty clinic. The Daikanyama setting keeps the vibe calm compared to bigger hospital orthopedic departments. Not a lot of English-language patient reviews available, which itself tells you something about the typical patient base.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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https://www.dk-sc.com/
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東京都渋谷区猿楽町９－８ ＵＲＢＡＮＰＡＲＫ代官山２猿楽町１１１
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Daikanyama Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line) — 2 min walk
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