Moriyama Neurological Center Hospital
Moriyama Neurological Center Hospital sits in Nishi-Kasai, the heart of Edogawa’s large Indian expat community — so the area itself is internationally minded even if the clinic isn’t fully bilingual. Despite the “neurological center” in the name, it operates internal medicine services, so don’t show up expecting to see a brain specialist without a referral setup.
This is a mid-sized hospital, not a small neighborhood clinic, which means more departments and diagnostic equipment but also more bureaucracy and longer waits. English capability online looks promising — their site has some English-facing content — but whether that translates to actual English-speaking staff at reception is genuinely unclear. Come prepared with a translation app, written symptoms in Japanese, or a Japanese-speaking friend if you want a smoother visit. Google Translate on your phone will carry you further than any assumptions here.
Good for: internal medicine workups, referrals, diagnostic imaging. Not a guaranteed English-friendly experience.
Patient Feedback
Patient experiences at Moriyama lean toward thorough over fast — this is a hospital with real diagnostic capacity, so expect some wait time, especially without an appointment. Doctors are generally reported as attentive and methodical. The facility feels more institutional than a small private clinic, which some expats find reassuring and others find cold. Reception can be hit-or-miss on communication, so don’t rely on smooth check-in without preparation.
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.mr.moriyamaikai.or.jp
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東京都江戸川区西葛西７－１２－７
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Nishi-Kasai Station (Tozai Line) — 2 min walk
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