Fukuoka Kinen Hospital
- Languages
- EnglishChineseSpanishFrench+5
- Support
- 24-hour ERInternational officeInterpreter
- Departments
- Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics +5
JIHJMIPPrefectural hub for international patients
Fukuoka University Hospital
福岡大学病院
Prefectural hub for international patients
Fukuoka University Hospital is a hospital in Fukuoka Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients, designated by the prefecture as a hub for international patients. Languages available: English, Spanish, French, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Departments include oncology, cardiology, and neurology. It has an international patient office, medical interpreters, and remote interpreting services.
At a glance
- Languages spoken
- English · Spanish · French · Korean · Portuguese · Russian · Thai · Vietnamese · Chinese
- Type
- Hospital
- Emergency care
- Tertiary emergency care (critical care center: life-threatening cases)
OncologyCardiologyNeurologyOrthopedicsCosmetic medicineDentistryOphthalmologyFertility & women's healthPediatrics
Departments and languages: 腫瘍, 血液, Infectious diseases, 内分泌, Diabetes, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory medicine, 腎臓, 膠原病 Internal medicine, Neurology, General medicine, 精神 Neuropsychiatry, Pediatrics, Gastrointestinal surgery, 呼吸器, 乳腺, Pediatric surgery, Orthopedics, Plastic surgery, Cosmetic surgery, Neurosurgery, Cardiovascular surgery, Dermatology, 美容 Dermatology, 腎泌尿器 Surgery, Obstetrics & gynecology, Ophthalmology, 耳鼻咽喉, 頭頚部 Surgery, Radiology, Anesthesiology, Oral surgery (dental) languages: EN, ZH ※タブレット型等 translation device を活用することで多言語に対応する ※ふくサポ (コールセンター)利用により, 各科21言語対応可 (EN, ZH, KO, TH, VI, ID, TL, NE, MS, ES, PT, DE, FR, IT, RU, KM, MY, SI, MN, HI, BN)
| International patient office | ✓ — EN, ZH: Mon–Fri 8:40–16:40 |
|---|---|
| Medical coordinator | ✓ — Weekdays:8:30–16:30 その他は machine translation |
| Medical interpreter on site | ✓ — EN, ZH: Mon–Fri 8:40–16:40 |
| Remote interpreting | ✓ — telephone interpreting: ふくおか国際医療サポートセンター活用 (24 hours every day, 21言語対応)/福岡市医療通訳コールセンター活用 (24 hours every day, 20言語対応)/日本イマージェンシーアシスタンス株式会社 (24 hours every day, 22言語対応) |
| Other languages | Weekdays 9:00–18:00 ふくおか国際医療サポートセンター活用 (ボランティア通訳派遣, 5言語対応) Pocketalk, translation app: 24 hours every day |
| Other languages | BN, DE, HI, ID, IT, KM, MN, MY, NE, TL |
| Address | 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka 814-0180 福岡県福岡市城南区七隈七丁目45番1号 |
|---|---|
| Medical area | 4001 福岡・糸島 |
| Tel | 092-801-1011 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri: 8時40分–16時40分 |
| Cards accepted | JCB, AMEX, 三菱UFJニコス, NICOS, VISA, Master, Diners Club, 銀聯 · nimoca, SUGOCA, はやかけん, Suica 等 |
Hours, payment methods and support notes come from the Japanese government list; common terms are translated automatically. Check details with the hospital.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Can I be seen in a language other than Japanese at Fukuoka University Hospital?
Yes. The official list records support in English, Spanish, French, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Medical interpreters are available on site. Remote (phone or video) interpretation is also used. There is a dedicated international patient office. Support can vary by department and time of day, so call ahead to confirm.
Is Fukuoka University Hospital open 24 hours or for emergencies?
It provides tertiary emergency care (critical care center: life-threatening cases). Regular hours: 月-金: 8時40分～16時40分. In a life-threatening emergency, call 119 for an ambulance.
What if I do not have Japanese health insurance?
You pay the full cost yourself. Bring travel insurance documents if you have them, and ask for an estimate at reception before treatment.
How do I contact Fukuoka University Hospital or find it?
Phone: 092-801-1011. Address: 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka 814-0180.
Which specialties does Fukuoka University Hospital list for international patients?
Oncology, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, cosmetic medicine, dentistry, ophthalmology, fertility & women's health, and pediatrics. Other departments may also see you; ask when you call.