Nakajima Orthopaedics & Pediatrics Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Nishi-Arai Station (Asakusa Line) — 8 min walk
  • Dual orthopaedics and pediatrics
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Nakajima Orthopaedics & Pediatrics Clinic sits in Adachi Ward, one of Tokyo’s more residential, less expat-dense neighborhoods. The clinic covers two specialties — orthopaedics and pediatrics — which is a practical combination if you’ve got kids with sports injuries or growth-related concerns. The website has some English content, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t count on smooth English communication at the front desk. This is a neighborhood clinic serving a local community, not an international medical center. Bring a translation app, have your Japanese address written down, and if your child is sick, come prepared with symptoms written out in Japanese or on a translation screen. The dual-specialty setup is genuinely useful — one clinic handles both your kid’s fever and their sprained ankle.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward community clinic experience — generally short waits compared to larger hospitals, and doctors who are thorough with examinations. The pediatrics side gets decent marks from local families for attentiveness with kids. Nothing flashy, but it gets the job done. Bedside manner seems calm and unhurried. Don’t expect a lot of hand-holding on paperwork or explanations in English — that part is on you to manage.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English-language content on its website, which is a small positive signal. But Adachi isn't a high-expat area, so daily English fluency at reception is unlikely. Staff may have basic English, or none at all. A translation app like Google Translate or DeepL is essential. Write your child's symptoms down beforehand. Insurance paperwork will be in Japanese. If you're a confident Japan resident used to navigating clinics with digital help, this is manageable.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.nakajima-clinic-adachi.com/
    • 東京都足立区皿沼1-16-5
    • Nishi-Arai Station (Asakusa 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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