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- Languages
- EnglishKoreanChinese
- Support
- 24-hour ERInterpreter
- Departments
- Neurology, Orthopedics, Fertility & women's health +1
Prefectural hub for international patients
Hitoyoshi Medical Center
独立行政法人地域医療機能推進機構人吉医療センター
24-hour emergency
Hitoyoshi Medical Center is a hospital in Kumamoto Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include oncology, cardiology, and neurology.
At a glance
- Languages spoken
- English
- Type
- Hospital
- Emergency care
- Secondary emergency care (cases needing admission or surgery)
Departments and languages: Internal medicine (糖尿病, 代謝, Endocrinology, Respiratory medicine, Hematology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology): EN Surgery: EN Pediatrics: EN Dermatology: EN Neurosurgery: EN Urology: EN Orthopedics: EN Ophthalmology: EN ENT: EN Obstetrics: EN Gynecology: EN Dentistry: EN
| International patient office | — |
|---|---|
| Medical coordinator | — |
| Medical interpreter on site | — |
| Remote interpreting | — |
| Other languages | 熊本県 24 hours 多言語コールセンター |
| Address | 35 Oikamimachi,Hitoyoshi-city,Kumamoto,868-0053 熊本県人吉市老神町35番地 |
|---|---|
| Medical area | 4310 球磨 |
| Tel | 0966-22-2191 |
| Hours | 月ｰ金: 8:30–11:00 (完全 by appointment) 土, 日, holidays: closed ※救急紹介患者はこの限りではない |
| Official website | hitoyoshi.jcho.go.jp |
| Cards accepted | VSA, MASTER, Diners Club, 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 Hitoyoshi Medical Center?
Yes. The official list records support in English. Support can vary by department and time of day, so call ahead to confirm.
Is Hitoyoshi Medical Center open 24 hours or for emergencies?
Yes, it is listed as open 24 hours. It provides secondary emergency care (cases needing admission or surgery). 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 Hitoyoshi Medical Center or find it?
Phone: 0966-22-2191. Address: 35 Oikamimachi,Hitoyoshi-city,Kumamoto,868-0053. Official website: https://hitoyoshi.jcho.go.jp/.
Which specialties does Hitoyoshi Medical Center list for international patients?
Oncology, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, dentistry, ophthalmology, fertility & women's health, and pediatrics. Other departments may also see you; ask when you call.