Ochiai Family Clinic
Ochiai Family Clinic sits in Kami-Ochiai, a quiet residential pocket of Shinjuku that most expats never find unless they live nearby. It’s a general internal medicine practice — think adult health check-ins, chronic condition management, colds, fatigue, that kind of everyday stuff. Not a specialist center.
The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully English conversation. The reality is probably somewhere between “doctor knows some English” and “bring your Japanese-speaking friend if things get complicated.” For routine visits with a translation app backup, you’ll likely manage fine.
It’s a family-run neighborhood clinic, not a big expat-facing operation. That means shorter waits than a hospital, a more personal feel, and a doctor who probably knows their regulars by name. If you’re in the Kami-Ochiai or Nakai area and need a solid local GP rather than a full English-language clinic, this is worth knowing about.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic with reasonable wait times compared to larger hospitals. The doctor is described as thorough and attentive — the kind of GP who actually listens rather than rushing you out in five minutes. It has a neighborhood practice feel, which works in your favor for continuity of care. Not flashy, but consistent. Most reviewers seem to be local Japanese patients, so expat-specific feedback is thin.
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://ochiaifamily.com
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東京都新宿区上落合２－１１－１６
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Ochiai Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
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