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Nezu Seikei Clinic sits on the second floor of the TFX Nezu Building in Bunkyo’s quiet Nezu neighborhood — the kind of area that still feels like old Tokyo, tucked between Yanaka and Ueno. It’s a straightforward orthopedic clinic handling the usual suspects: back pain, knee issues, sports injuries, joint problems, fractures. The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve at least thought about international patients, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. Reception staff may have limited English, so bringing a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for your first visit is a smart move. That said, orthopedic consultations often involve pointing at things and showing imaging results, which makes communication slightly easier than, say, a psychiatry appointment. It’s a local neighborhood clinic, not a foreigner-friendly international medical center — but for expats living in Bunkyo or nearby Yanaka, Nezu, or Sendagi, the location alone makes it worth knowing about.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere typical of smaller neighborhood clinics. Wait times appear reasonable compared to larger hospital orthopedic departments. Doctors are reported to be thorough with explanations and willing to show imaging results directly to patients. The clinic feels local and personal rather than clinical and rushed — which is either exactly what you want or not, depending on your situation.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.nezu-seikei.com
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東京都文京区根津2-29-1 TFX根津ビル2F
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Nezu Station (Chiyoda Line) — 2 min walk
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