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Prefectural hub for international patients
Nara Prefecture General Medical Center
地方独立行政法人奈良県立病院機構奈良県総合医療センター
Prefectural hub for international patients24-hour emergency
Nara Prefecture General Medical Center is a hospital in Nara 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, Korean, Portuguese, and Chinese. Departments include neurology, orthopedics, and dentistry. It has remote interpreting services.
At a glance
- Languages spoken
- English · Spanish · Korean · Portuguese · Chinese
- Type
- Hospital
- Emergency care
- Tertiary emergency care (critical care center: life-threatening cases)
- Fees for international patients
- ¥10 per insurance point
Departments and languages: Emergency medicine: EN, Internal medicine: EN, Surgery: EN, Pediatrics: EN, Psychiatry: EN, Dermatology: EN, Neurosurgery: EN, Urology: EN, Orthopedics: EN, Ophthalmology: EN, ENT: EN, Obstetrics: EN, Gynecology: EN, Oral surgery: EN, その他: EN
| International patient office | — |
|---|---|
| Medical coordinator | — |
| Medical interpreter on site | — |
| Remote interpreting | ✓ — 遠隔医療通訳サービス (EN,ZH,KO,PT,ES)/全日 24 hours |
| Other languages | ①電話医療通訳サービス (EN,ZH,KO,PT,ES) ② Pocketalk (61言語)/全日 24 hours |
| Address | 2-897-5 Shichijyo-nishimachi, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, 630-8581 奈良県奈良市七条西町2丁目897-5 |
|---|---|
| Medical area | 2901 奈良 |
| Tel | 0742-46-6001 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri:8:30–11:00 (24-hour emergency outpatient care) Sat, Sun & holidays: 24-hour emergency outpatient care |
| Official website | nara-hp.jp |
| Cards accepted | VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners Club, DC, UFJ, NICOS, Discover |
| Fees for international patients | ¥10 per insurance point (the standard rate is ¥10). Patients without Japanese insurance are charged at this rate. |
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 Nara Prefecture General Medical Center?
Yes. The official list records support in English, Spanish, Korean, Portuguese, 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 Nara Prefecture General Medical Center 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 Nara Prefecture General Medical Center or find it?
Phone: 0742-46-6001. Address: 2-897-5 Shichijyo-nishimachi, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, 630-8581. Official website: http://www.nara-hp.jp.
Which specialties does Nara Prefecture General Medical Center list for international patients?
Neurology, orthopedics, dentistry, ophthalmology, fertility & women's health, and pediatrics. Other departments may also see you; ask when you call.