SHODA Orthopedic Surgery-Internal Medicine
SHODA Orthopedic Surgery-Internal Medicine sits in the basement level of the Shoda Medical Building in Kiyoshigaoka, Fuchu City — a quieter residential pocket of western Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in unless they live nearby. The clinic covers both orthopedics and internal medicine under one roof, which is genuinely useful if you’re dealing with something that doesn’t fit neatly into one specialty box.
Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t take that as a guarantee of smooth English communication at reception or during your appointment. Fuchu isn’t a high-expat-density area, so this clinic likely serves a predominantly Japanese-speaking patient base. A translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend would be smart backup to bring along. That said, the dual specialty setup means fewer referral headaches if your knee pain turns out to also involve something systemic.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback specific to this clinic is limited online in English, which itself tells you something — this is a neighborhood clinic serving local residents, not a spot that draws international patients from across the city. Those who have visited tend to describe a no-frills, efficient experience typical of smaller Japanese specialty clinics. Expect Japanese-language paperwork, short appointment windows, and a doctor who gets to the point. Not a hand-holding experience, but functional.
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://shoda.net
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東京都府中市清水が丘３－２１－５ 正田メディカルビル 地下１Ｆ
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Fuchu Station (Keio Line) — 8 min walk
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