MARUYAMA Orthopedic Surgery
MARUYAMA Orthopedic Surgery is a small orthopedic clinic on the second floor of the SFC Building in Higashi-Oizumi, Nerima — a residential part of northwest Tokyo that doesn’t see many foreign patients. They handle the standard orthopedic range: joint pain, back problems, fractures, sports injuries, rehabilitation. The clinic has some English on their website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume that means smooth English communication at the front desk. Nerima isn’t a foreigner-heavy ward, so staff likely have limited English practice. Bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your condition is complex. For straightforward musculoskeletal issues — a bad knee, shoulder pain, a twisted ankle — you can probably manage with Google Translate and some patience. It’s a neighborhood clinic, not an international medical center. Expect a no-frills, functional experience: see the doctor, get your diagnosis, start treatment.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback is limited for this clinic, which tracks — Nerima isn’t a high-expat area. What comes through is that it runs like a typical small Japanese orthopedic practice: organized, efficient, not a lot of hand-holding. Wait times are generally reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The doctor appears thorough on diagnosis. Don’t expect a lot of back-and-forth conversation — Japanese orthopedic appointments tend to be brisk. Come prepared with your symptoms written down.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.maruyama-seikei.jp/
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東京都練馬区東大泉４－２７－４０ ＳＦＣビル２Ｆ
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Hikawaoka Station (Saitama Metro Fukutoshin Line) — 8 min walk
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