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- Languages
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- Support
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- Departments
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JIHJMIPPrefectural hub for international patients
Munakata Suikokai General Hospital
宗像水光会総合病院
Prefectural hub for international patients
Munakata Suikokai General 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 cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics. It has remote interpreting services.
At a glance
- Languages spoken
- English · Spanish · French · Korean · Portuguese · Russian · Thai · Vietnamese · Chinese
- Type
- Hospital
- Emergency care
- Secondary emergency care (cases needing admission or surgery)
Departments and languages: Surgery, Anesthesiology, 消化器科, Internal medicine, ENT, Dermatology, Orthopedics, 肛門科, Rehabilitation, Plastic surgery, Ophthalmology, Urology, Rheumatology, Neurosurgery, Radiology, 循環器科, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & gynecology, Cardiovascular surgery, 呼吸器科 当該言語でのコミュニケーションが可能な医療従事者, 職員若しくはタブレット型 translation device を活用することで多言語に対応する (Pocketalk でも対応 (74言語)) ※コールセンター利用により, 21言語対応: EN, ZH, KO, TH, VI, ID, TL, NE, MS, ES, PT, DE, FR, IT, RU, KM, MY, SI, MN, HI, BN))
| International patient office | — |
|---|---|
| Medical coordinator | — |
| Medical interpreter on site | — |
| Remote interpreting | ✓ — ふくおか国際医療サポートセンター活用 (コールセンター, 21言語対応) |
| Other languages | タブレット translation device により多言語に対応。 Mon–Sat の9時–17時 |
| Other languages | BN, DE, HI, ID, IT, KM, MN, MY, NE, TL |
| Address | 5-7-1 fukutsu shi fukuoka prefecture 811-3298 福岡県福津市日蒔野5丁目7番地の１ |
|---|---|
| Medical area | 4003 宗像 |
| Tel | 0940-34-3111 |
| Hours | Mon–Sat:9:00–17:00 (24-hour emergency outpatient care)_x000D_ 日, holidays: 24-hour emergency outpatient care |
| Cards accepted | VISA, MASTER, JCB |
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 Munakata Suikokai General Hospital?
Yes. The official list records support in English, Spanish, French, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Remote (phone or video) interpretation is also used. Support can vary by department and time of day, so call ahead to confirm.
Is Munakata Suikokai General Hospital open 24 hours or for emergencies?
It provides secondary emergency care (cases needing admission or surgery). Regular hours: 月-土:9:00-17:00（救急外来24時間対応)_x000D_ 日・祝日：救急外来24時間対応. 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 Munakata Suikokai General Hospital or find it?
Phone: 0940-34-3111. Address: 5-7-1 fukutsu shi fukuoka prefecture 811-3298.
Which specialties does Munakata Suikokai General Hospital list for international patients?
Cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, cosmetic medicine, ophthalmology, fertility & women's health, and pediatrics. Other departments may also see you; ask when you call.