Chubu Tokushukai Hospital
- Languages
- EnglishSpanishFrenchKorean+5
- Support
- 24-hour ERInternational officeInterpreter
- Departments
- Oncology, Cardiology, Neurology +6
JMIPPrefectural hub for international patients
Nanbu Tokushukai Hospital
南部徳洲会病院
JMIP certifiedPrefectural hub for international patients24-hour emergency
Nanbu Tokushukai Hospital is a hospital in Okinawa 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: 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
- 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, 循環器科, Surgery, Respiratory medicine, Cardiovascular surgery, Obstetrics & gynecology, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Urology, Dermatology, 肛門 Surgery, Radiology, Anesthesiology, Rehabilitation, 人工透析, 高気圧治療潜水 outpatient, ENT, Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, Oral surgery (dental), Emergency medicine, 糖尿病 outpatient, SAS outpatient, 禁煙 outpatient, がんサポート outpatient languages:EN,ZH
| International patient office | ✓ — 月曜–金曜8:30–17:00 Sat 8:30–12:30 EN,ZH |
|---|---|
| Medical coordinator | ✓ — 月曜–金曜8:30–17:00 Sat 8:30–12:30 EN,ZH |
| Medical interpreter on site | ✓ — 月曜–金曜8:30–17:00 Sat 8:30–12:30 EN,ZH |
| Remote interpreting | ✓ — EN,ZH,KO,PT,TL,VI,ES,ID,TH,NE,FR,RU,HI,FA,MN, Burmese IT,DE,KM,SI,MS,ウルドゥー語,ベンガル語, Ukrainian, 24 hours, every day |
| Other languages | EN,ZH,KO,PT,TL,VI,ES,ID,TH,NE,FR,RU,HI,FA,MN, Burmese IT,DE,KM,SI,MS,ウルドゥー語,ベンガル語, Ukrainian, 24 hours, every day |
| Other languages | DE, HI, ID, IT, KM, MN, MY, NE, TL, UK |
| Address | 171-1 Hokama, Yaese-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa, 901-0493 沖縄県島尻郡八重瀬町字外間171番地1 |
|---|---|
| Medical area | 4703 南部 |
| Tel | 098-998-3221 |
| Hours | Mon–Sat の診療受付時間 morning: 8:30–11:00/11:30 afternoon: 13:30–16:00 夕診: 17:00–18:00/18:30 ※診療科によって診療受付時間が異なります。 ※ outpatient 受付の開始時間は7:30 ★救急 outpatient 24 hours every day |
| Official website | nantoku.org |
| Cards accepted | MASTERCARD AMERIC ANEXPRESS VISA JCB DinersClub |
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 Nanbu Tokushukai Hospital?
Yes. The official list records support in 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 Nanbu Tokushukai Hospital 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 Nanbu Tokushukai Hospital or find it?
Phone: 098-998-3221. Address: 171-1 Hokama, Yaese-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa, 901-0493. Official website: http://www.nantoku.org/section/.
Which specialties does Nanbu Tokushukai Hospital 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.