Shimizu Shounika naika Iin
Shimizu Shounika Naika Iin is a neighborhood clinic in Kodaira, western Tokyo, covering internal medicine alongside pediatrics — so it works for adults and kids under one roof. The area is residential and quiet, far from the central Tokyo chaos, which means shorter waits and a more personal feel than big-city clinics.
English capability is genuinely unclear here. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t guarantee reception or the doctor can hold a full medical conversation in English. If you’re not confident in Japanese, bring a translation app or a bilingual friend. This is not a clinic built around international patients — it’s a local family clinic that happens to have some English presence online.
Good fit for: expats living in or near Kodaira who need routine internal medicine care and can manage basic communication with some help. Not the right call if you need complex consultations in English or want guaranteed English-speaking staff.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a typical local family clinic experience — relatively short waits compared to larger hospitals, a doctor who takes time with patients, and a calm, unfussy atmosphere. It’s not fancy, but regulars seem to appreciate the consistency and the fact that it handles both adults and kids. No strong pattern of English-language reviews, which itself tells you something about the usual patient base.
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.shimizu-cc.com
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東京都小平市大沼町４－４３－３２
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Kodoira Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line) — 8 min walk
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