HORI ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC
Hori Orthopedic Clinic sits on the ground floor of Medical Center Medium Machiya in Arakawa’s Machiya neighborhood — easy to find, practical to get to. This is a neighborhood orthopedic clinic doing the everyday heavy lifting: back pain, knee problems, sports injuries, fractures, joint issues. The kind of place locals trust for consistent, no-nonsense musculoskeletal care rather than flashy facilities.
Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign — but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. Reception is likely Japanese-only in practice. A translation app will be your friend here, and having your symptoms written down in Japanese beforehand will save everyone time. If you’re dealing with a bone or joint problem and live in Arakawa, this is worth knowing about. Just go in prepared.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a solid community clinic — doctors are thorough with diagnosis and don’t rush you out the door. Wait times can stretch during peak hours, as is typical for popular neighborhood orthopedic practices. The atmosphere is calm and functional rather than clinical and cold. Locals return regularly, which says something. Not a lot of expat reviews in circulation, so the English-speaker experience specifically is harder to gauge.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.hori-orthopedic.gr.jp/
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東京都荒川区町屋１－１－９ メディカルセンターｍｅｄｉｕｍ町屋１Ｆ
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Machiya Station (Chiyoda Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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