UCHIDA Clinic
UCHIDA Clinic is an orthopedics clinic in Sumida, Tokyo, sitting on the 2nd and 3rd floors of Sakurai Building near Kinshicho — a practical, no-frills part of east Tokyo that’s well connected but not exactly expat central. They handle the usual orthopedic territory: joint pain, back problems, sports injuries, fractures, rehabilitation.
Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume that means you’ll walk in and have a smooth English consultation. That gap between “English website” and “English clinic” is real and common in Japan. Go in with a translation app ready, or bring a Japanese-speaking friend if your condition is complex.
For straightforward stuff — a sore knee, a wrist you landed on wrong, chronic back pain — you can probably manage. For anything requiring nuanced back-and-forth about symptoms or treatment options, prepare accordingly. It’s a local neighborhood clinic doing solid orthopedic work, not an international medical center.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward neighborhood orthopedics clinic — functional, efficient, not fancy. Wait times are typical for a Tokyo local clinic: sometimes quick, sometimes a 30-40 minute wait depending on the day. Doctors are reported as thorough with physical examinations. The vibe is professional but no-frills. Patients going for ongoing rehab or follow-up treatment seem to find the routine manageable once they’re in the system.
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://uchidaclinic.org/
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東京都墨田区錦糸３－６－１ さくら井ビル２、３階
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Kinshicho Station (Oedo Line) — 2 min walk
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