Matsubayashi Oythopedics Clinic
Matsubayashi Orthopedics Clinic sits inside the BiVi Minami-Senju commercial complex in Arakawa — a busy local shopping building right by Minami-Senju Station. That location makes it genuinely easy to get to from central Tokyo. The clinic handles the standard orthopedic range: joint pain, back issues, sports injuries, fractures, rehabilitation.
English capability is genuinely unclear. Their website has some English-facing content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients at least a little. But whether reception can hold a real conversation in English or you’ll be working through Google Translate is hard to confirm without calling ahead. If you’re dealing with something straightforward — a sore knee, a strained shoulder — a translation app will probably get you through. For anything complex or ongoing, line up some help before you go.
It’s a neighborhood clinic, not a big hospital. Expect a local feel, local pace, and patients who mostly live nearby.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a solid neighborhood orthopedics clinic — thorough enough for common musculoskeletal issues, without the chaos of a big hospital. Wait times seem reasonable by Tokyo clinic standards. Doctors are reported as attentive and willing to explain things. The BiVi building location is convenient, clean, and easy to navigate. Nothing flashy, but the kind of place locals trust for knee and back problems without overthinking it.
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://www.matubayashi-seikei.com/
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東京都荒川区南千住4-7-1 BiVi南千住106
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Minami-Senjuku Station (Hibiya 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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English Support
Basic