OIDE Clinic
OIDE Clinic is a neighborhood internal medicine practice in Higashi-Oizumi, Nerima — the quieter, residential side of Tokyo where expats who’ve settled in west Tokyo tend to land. It handles the everyday stuff: colds, chronic conditions, checkups, referrals when something bigger is going on. Not a flashy international clinic, not a hospital — just a solid local doctor’s office that can actually communicate with you in English at a conversational level. Don’t expect bilingual intake forms or a full English website, but you’re not going to be stuck playing charades either. The staff have enough English to get through a standard appointment without a translation app becoming your primary doctor. Good option if you live in Nerima or nearby and want a regular GP-style setup without trekking to Shinjuku or Shibuya every time you need to see someone.
Patient Feedback
Patients describe a calm, unhurried neighborhood clinic feel — no massive waiting rooms, no revolving door of patients. The doctor takes time to explain what’s going on, which matters more when you’re already working across a language gap. Wait times are generally reasonable for a walk-in situation. It’s not a same-day emergency kind of place, but for ongoing care or non-urgent issues, the pace works in your favor.
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.oide-clinic.com
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東京都練馬区東大泉５－３４－１０
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Hikawaoka Station (Saitama New Urban Transit Line) — 8 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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