YOGA RICKY ORTHOPADIC CLINIC
Yoga Ricky Orthopedic Clinic sits on the third floor of a building in Yoga, a quiet residential pocket of Setagaya that most expats only discover when they need a bone doctor. This is a standard Japanese orthopedic clinic — bone, joint, and muscle problems are the whole menu. Think sports injuries, back pain, knee issues, post-fracture rehab, that shoulder thing you’ve been ignoring.
The clinic has conversational English capability, meaning you’re not walking in completely blind. Staff can handle basic medical communication in English, and there are some English-language resources available. You probably won’t need to mime your symptoms or type frantically into Google Translate, but don’t expect a fully bilingual setup either. Come with some vocabulary around your injury and you’ll be fine.
Yoga Station on the Den-en-toshi Line is the closest access point — easy from Shibuya in about 10 minutes. Parking likely exists given the neighborhood, but train is simple enough.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a doctor who takes time explaining diagnoses rather than rushing you out. Wait times are typical for a Japanese neighborhood clinic — sometimes quick, sometimes you’re sitting a while, so bring something to read. The atmosphere is calm and residential-clinic-level busy rather than chaotic. Patients seem to appreciate that they leave understanding what’s actually wrong with them, which isn’t always a given.
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://ricky-ortho.com
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東京都世田谷区用賀４－３－９ ３Ｆ
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Yoga Station (Denentoshi Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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