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- Languages
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- Support
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JIHJMIPPrefectural hub for international patients
Social Insurance tagawa hospital
社会保険田川病院
Prefectural hub for international patients
Social Insurance tagawa 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 neurology, orthopedics, and cosmetic medicine. 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: Internal medicine, Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics & gynecology, Pediatrics, ENT, Dermatology, Plastic surgery, Oral surgery (dental) Weekdays 8:30–17:00:EN, ※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)※ボランティア通訳派遣利用により, 各科5言語対応可 (EN, ZH, KO, TH, VI)
| 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 | 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) |
| Other languages | BN, DE, HI, ID, IT, KM, MN, MY, NE, TL |
| Address | 10-18,tagawashi,kamihonmachi 福岡県田川市上本町10-18 |
|---|---|
| Medical area | 4011 田川 |
| Tel | 0947-44-0460 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri:8:30–11:00 (24-hour emergency outpatient care) Sat, Sun & holidays: 24-hour emergency outpatient care |
| Cards accepted | VISA, MASTER, AMEX, 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 Social Insurance tagawa 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 Social Insurance tagawa hospital open 24 hours or for emergencies?
It provides secondary emergency care (cases needing admission or surgery). Regular hours: 月-金:8:30-11:00（救急外来24時間対応) 土日・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 Social Insurance tagawa hospital or find it?
Phone: 0947-44-0460. Address: 10-18,tagawashi,kamihonmachi.
Which specialties does Social Insurance tagawa hospital list for international patients?
Neurology, orthopedics, cosmetic medicine, dentistry, fertility & women's health, and pediatrics. Other departments may also see you; ask when you call.