International Goodwill hospital
- Languages
- EnglishArabicSpanishFrench+6
- Support
- 24-hour ERInterpreter
- Departments
- Neurology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology +2
JMIPPrefectural hub for international patients
Yokohama Municipal Citizen's Hospital
横浜市立市民病院
JMIP certifiedPrefectural hub for international patients24-hour emergency
Yokohama Municipal Citizen's Hospital is a hospital in Kanagawa 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 (JMIP-certified). Languages available: Arabic, 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
- Arabic · 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: Nephrology /糖尿病リウマチ Internal medicine / Hematology / Neurology / Respiratory medicine, Medical oncology / Cardiology / Gastroenterology, Surgery /炎症性腸疾患科/ Breast surgery / Pediatrics / Orthopedics / Plastic surgery / Neurosurgery, 救急 Neurosurgery /脳血管内治療科/ Thoracic surgery / Cardiovascular surgery / Dermatology / Urology / Obstetrics & gynecology / Ophthalmology / ENT /神経 Psychiatry / Rehabilitation /放射線診断科, 治療科/ Anesthesiology / Oral surgery (dental) / Infectious diseases / Palliative care /救急診療科/ Pathology ≪ＭＩＣかながわ医療通訳≫ 【 languages 】 EN/ZH/NE/VI/FR/ES/KO/TL/RU/PT/TH/KM/LO ≪メディフォン 医療通訳サービス video interpreting, telephone interpreting, machine translation ≫ 【 languages 】 EN/ZH/VI/PT/TH/RU/ES/KO/TL/NE/FR/HI/MN/ID/FA/MY/YUE /AR/UR/LO/BN/IT/KM/MS/PRS/DE/PS/SI/TR/TA/UK/ Taiwanese 【 hours 】 24 hours every day
| International patient office | ✓ — 【 languages 】EN/ZH/MS 【 hours 】 Weekdays 8:30–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Medical coordinator | ✓ — 【 languages 】EN/ZH/MS 【 hours 】 Weekdays 8:30–17:00 |
| Medical interpreter on site | ✓ — ≪ＭＩＣかながわ医療通訳≫ 【 languages 】 EN/ZH/NE/VI/FR/ES/KO/TL/RU/PT/TH/KM/LO 【 hours 】 Weekdays 8:30–17:00 |
| Remote interpreting | ✓ — ≪メディフォン 医療通訳サービス video interpreting, telephone interpreting ≫ 【 languages 】 EN/ZH/VI/PT/TH/RU/ES/KO/TL/NE/FR/HI/MN/ID/FA/MY/YUE/AR/UR/LO/BN/IT/KM/MS/PRS/DE/PS/SI/TR/TA/UK/ Taiwanese 【 hours 】 24 hours every day |
| Other languages | outpatient 受診時の簡易な会話や病棟での日常会話の補助等に Pocketalk 及びタブレット端末による machine translation を使用 |
| Other languages | BN, DE, HI, ID, IT, KM, MN, MY, NE, TL, TR, UK |
| Address | １-１,Mitsuzawanishimachi,Kanagawa-ku,Yokohama-shi,Kanagawa,221-0855 神奈川県横浜市神奈川区三ツ沢西町１-１ |
|---|---|
| Medical area | 1412 横浜 |
| Tel | 045-316-4580 |
| Hours | (Mon–Fri)8:30–11:00 (Sat, Sun & holidays) 24-hour emergency outpatient care |
| Official website | yokohama-shiminhosp.jp |
| Cards accepted | VISA, MASTER, Diners Club, AMEX, JCB, NICOS |
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 Yokohama Municipal Citizen's Hospital?
Yes. The official list records support in Arabic, 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 Yokohama Municipal Citizen's Hospital open 24 hours or for emergencies?
Yes, it is listed as open 24 hours. It provides tertiary emergency care (critical care center: life-threatening cases). 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 Yokohama Municipal Citizen's Hospital or find it?
Phone: 045-316-4580. Address: １-１,Mitsuzawanishimachi,Kanagawa-ku,Yokohama-shi,Kanagawa,221-0855. Official website: https://yokohama-shiminhosp.jp/index.html.
Which specialties does Yokohama Municipal Citizen's 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.