Maedageka Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Hamura Station (JR Ōme Line) — 8 min walk
  • Orthopedic specialist, not GP
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Maedageka Clinic is an orthopedic clinic tucked into the third floor of the Sun City building in Hamura, a quieter residential area on the western edge of Tokyo. It’s a local neighborhood clinic, not a big international medical center, so come with realistic expectations. They handle the bread-and-butter orthopedic stuff: joint pain, back problems, fractures, sports injuries, post-surgical rehab. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t guarantee you’ll have a smooth English conversation at reception or with the doctor. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms written down, and don’t expect bilingual staff to be waiting for you. If you live or work in the Hamura area and need orthopedic care without trekking into central Tokyo, this is worth a call first to gauge the language situation.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward neighborhood clinic experience. Wait times are generally manageable for a local practice. The doctor tends to be thorough with physical examinations, which orthopedic patients appreciate. The atmosphere is calm and unhurried compared to busier central Tokyo clinics. No frills, but patients report feeling taken seriously. It’s a small operation, so you get face time with the doctor rather than being shuffled through quickly.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has English-language content, which suggests some awareness of international patients, but that's where certainty ends. Reception is almost certainly Japanese-only in practice. The doctor's English ability is unknown. If you go, bring Google Translate or a translation app you're comfortable using in real time. Writing your symptoms and medical history in Japanese beforehand will save everyone time. Don't assume the English website means an English-fluent staff.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.maedageka-clinic.com/
    • 東京都羽村市五ノ神4-14-5 サンシティー3F-D
    • Hamura Station (JR Ōme Line) — 8 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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