Shimizu Mataniti Kurinikku
Shimizu Maternity Clinic sits in Edogawa ward — not a central Tokyo neighborhood, but a real residential area where families actually live. This is a dedicated OB/GYN clinic focused on maternity care, so if you’re pregnant or dealing with gynecological concerns, this is their whole world, not a side department. The clinic has some English content on their website, which is a decent sign — it suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist. But “some English online” doesn’t automatically mean smooth English communication in the exam room. Edogawa isn’t heavily internationalized, so walk-in English fluency from staff is a genuine question mark. If you’re planning to deliver here or become a regular patient, contact them directly before committing. Japanese language support or a bilingual friend for your first visit is smart preparation regardless.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a clinic that takes maternity care seriously — this isn’t a general practice moonlighting in OB/GYN. Patients tend to appreciate the focused specialty environment. Wait times at smaller Tokyo maternity clinics can vary widely depending on appointment load. No strong pattern of English-speaking reviews surfaces publicly, which itself tells you something about the typical patient base here. Expect a thorough clinical experience, but don’t expect English to be the default mode.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.shimizuclinic.net/
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東京都江戸川区平井6-2-30
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Hirai Station (Tozai Line) — 3 min walk
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