OUGIOOHASHI HOSPITAL
Ougioohashi Hospital is a general internal medicine hospital sitting in Adachi ward — one of Tokyo’s more working-class, residential northern wards, not exactly expat central. That matters because you’re unlikely to walk in and find staff ready to switch to English. The hospital has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign of intent, but whether that translates to actual English-speaking staff at reception or during consultations is genuinely unclear.
For internal medicine needs — think chronic conditions, checkups, respiratory issues, digestive problems — it covers solid ground as a proper hospital rather than a small clinic. Being a hospital means more diagnostic equipment and departments on-site, which is useful if things get complicated.
If you’re based in Adachi or northern Tokyo and need accessible internal medicine care, it’s worth a call or email to check current English support before showing up. Come prepared with a translation app and written notes about your symptoms. Don’t assume English is available just because the website has some.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback patterns for this hospital suggest it functions like a typical Japanese community hospital — efficient, no-nonsense, and oriented toward local residents. Wait times can run long during busy morning hours, which is standard for hospitals in this category. Doctors tend to be thorough but consultations are brisk. The atmosphere is functional rather than warm. Not a boutique experience, but it gets the job done for straightforward internal medicine cases.
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 -
https://ougioohashi-hp.com/
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東京都足立区扇１－５５－２８
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Sensoji Station (Asakusa Line) — 12 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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English Support
Basic