English-Speaking Orthopedic Surgeon · Tokyo
Hip & Knee Replacement · Knee Ligament Surgery · Tokyo
A board-certified orthopedic surgeon in Tokyo offering joint replacement and knee surgery with full English-language consultation — for foreign residents in Japan and international patients traveling for care.
Who I Help
If you have a hip or knee problem and keep running into the language barrier — unclear diagnoses, instructions you can't follow, decisions you can't fully understand — I can help. Everything from first consultation to post-op follow-up, in English.
Tokyo's surgical centers offer high-volume, evidence-based joint replacement and knee surgery. For patients coming from overseas for care, I coordinate everything in English — from remote pre-operative assessment through to your discharge and remote follow-up back home.
Process
Send a message via the form with your symptoms and any imaging you have. I reply personally in English within 48 hours.
FreeWe meet in person or by video. Bring your X-rays or MRI. I review everything and explain your options clearly in English — no obligation to proceed.
Free · 30 min · in person or videoIf you decide to go ahead, I arrange surgery at an accredited Tokyo hospital. Your insurance coverage (NHI, private, or self-pay) is discussed and documented in English upfront.
Surgery fee appliesAll post-op instructions, discharge notes, and follow-up appointments are in English. For international patients, remote follow-up is available from anywhere in the world.
IncludedProcedures
Minimally invasive total hip replacement for arthritis, avascular necrosis, and hip pain. Approach and implant selection tailored to your anatomy and activity goals.
Typical hospital stay: Within 2 weeks from surgery
Read: What is THA? →Full and partial knee replacement for osteoarthritis and cartilage loss. Implant type and alignment technique are chosen to match your individual anatomy and lifestyle.
TKA stay: 2–4 weeks · UKA / PFA: Within 2 weeks
Read: TKA vs UKA — which is right for you? →Arthroscopic reconstruction of the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments. Graft selection and fixation method are optimized for stability and return to activity.
Typical hospital stay: Within 2 weeks from surgery
Read: ACL reconstruction — what to expect →Arthroscopic meniscus repair and resection. Posterolateral corner reconstruction for complex instability. Treatment approach tailored to function, imaging, and activity demands.
Typical hospital stay: Within 2 weeks from surgery
Read: Meniscus tear — repair or resection? →About
A board-certified orthopedic surgeon at an accredited high-volume surgical center in Tokyo, with subspecialty training in joint replacement and knee surgery.
I started offering English-language care after regularly seeing foreign patients come in after months of delay — sometimes with conditions that had progressed because they couldn't navigate the system. You shouldn't have to manage a serious health problem in a language you don't speak. I can help with that.
Surgery involves real choices — about approach, implant, timing, risk. You should make those decisions in a language you're confident in.
If you have Japanese health insurance, you pay the standard co-pay. If you have private international coverage, I'll help document your care in English for claims.
You don't need a Japanese GP to refer you first. Get in touch directly — I'll help with the paperwork if your insurance requires a referral later.
Surgical outcomes in joint replacement correlate with volume. I operate at one of Tokyo's active centers — this matters for the procedure you're considering.
Fees
Most procedures are covered under Japan's National Health Insurance (NHI). If you have NHI or employer insurance (社会保険), you pay the standard 30% co-pay — the same as any Japanese patient, with no additional charge for English consultation. For uninsured or self-pay patients, I provide a clear written estimate before any decision is made.
Surgery fees are set by the affiliated hospital and vary by procedure, implant selection, and length of stay. A detailed written estimate is provided after your free consultation — before any commitment.
FAQ
Yes. If you have NHI (国民健康保険) or employer insurance (社会保険), you pay the standard 30% co-pay — the same as any patient in Japan. There's no additional charge for consulting in English.
Not to contact me. We can have a conversation first, and I'll help sort out any referral paperwork if your insurance or the hospital requires one. Just get in touch directly.
Any imaging you have (X-rays or MRI — CD, USB, or digital file is fine), a note on your symptoms and history, and your insurance card. English medical records from abroad are absolutely fine.
For total knee replacement (TKA): typically 2–4 weeks. For hip replacement (THA) and partial knee (UKA/PFA): within 2 weeks. For ACL, PCL, meniscus, and PLC surgery: within 2 weeks. The exact timeline depends on your recovery.
Yes. For patients traveling to Tokyo for surgery, I offer pre-operative video consultation, a written cost estimate, surgery at an accredited facility, and structured remote follow-up after you return home — all in English.
The hospital's general staff may have limited English. I coordinate key communications on your behalf — discharge instructions, nursing handover, rehabilitation guidance — so you're not left to manage it alone.
Patient Education
When is hip replacement the right choice, what does the OCM muscle-sparing approach involve, and what does recovery look like? A plain-English guide for patients.
Read article →Total, partial, and patellofemoral knee replacement — the key differences, kinematic alignment in TKA, the midvastus approach, and who qualifies for each.
Read article →PFA replaces only the kneecap joint — a less invasive option for patients with isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis and intact tibial compartments.
Read article →Graft choices, surgery day, rehabilitation milestones, and return to sport: a practical guide to ACL and PCL reconstruction.
Read article →Not all meniscus tears are the same. Here's how surgeons decide between repair and partial removal — and why it matters for your long-term knee health.
Read article →PLC injuries are frequently overlooked. This article explains what the posterolateral corner is, how it's diagnosed, and why reconstruction is preferred over repair.
Read article →Get in Touch
Send me a message with your situation. I reply personally in English within 48 hours. You can come in person or we can meet by video — whichever works for you.