UEHARA Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Kitamachi Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
  • English website content available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • UEHARA Clinic is a neighborhood internal medicine practice in Kitamachi, Nerima — the kind of quiet residential corner of Tokyo that most expats never end up in unless they actually live nearby. It handles the standard internal medicine range: colds, chronic conditions, general checkups, referrals. The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t take that as a guarantee of smooth English consultation. Japan’s suburban clinics vary wildly on that front, and this one sits firmly in “unclear” territory. If you’re in Nerima and need a local GP-style doctor for routine care, it’s worth a call or visit. Bring a translation app as backup. This isn’t a foreigner-specialist clinic — it’s a community doctor’s office that may or may not have staff comfortable enough in English to get through your appointment without friction. Manage expectations accordingly.

    Patient Feedback

    No substantial English-language patient reviews exist for this clinic yet. Based on its profile as a small neighborhood internal medicine practice in residential Nerima, expect a typical local clinic experience: modest waiting area, appointment-based or walk-in depending on the day, and a doctor focused on practical diagnosis rather than lengthy bedside conversation. Community clinics in this area tend to run efficiently and without fuss.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients. But that's where the confirmed English support ends. There's no clear indication that reception or the doctor can hold a full English consultation. Realistically, you'll want to prepare key symptoms in Japanese or use a translation app. Google Translate's camera mode on Japanese intake forms is your friend here.

    Contact & Location

    • https://ueharaclinic.com
    • 東京都練馬区北町8-12-10
    • Kitamachi Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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