Adventist Medical Center Okinawa
- Languages
- EnglishSpanishFrenchKorean+5
- Support
- Interpreter
- Departments
- Orthopedics, Dentistry, Fertility & women's health +1
University of the Ryukyus Hospital
琉球大学病院
Prefectural hub for international patients24-hour emergency
University of the Ryukyus 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. Languages available: English, Spanish, French, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Departments include cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics. It has an international patient office and remote interpreting services.
At a glance
- Languages spoken
- English · Spanish · French · Korean · Portuguese · Russian · Thai · Vietnamese · Chinese
- Type
- Hospital
- Emergency care
- Tertiary emergency care (critical care center: life-threatening cases)
- Fees for international patients
- ¥20 per insurance point
CardiologyNeurologyOrthopedicsCosmetic medicineDentistryOphthalmologyFertility & women's healthPediatrics
Departments and languages: 感染症, 呼吸器, Gastroenterology, 内分泌代謝, 血液, 膠原病リウマチ Internal medicine, 循環器, 腎臓, Neurology, 消化器, 乳腺内分泌, Pediatric surgery, 心臓血管, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Plastic surgery, Obstetrics Gynecology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, 腎泌尿器 Surgery, 耳鼻咽喉, 頭頚部 Surgery, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry Neuropsychiatry, Radiology, Anesthesiology, Oral surgery (dental), Pathology, Emergency medicine, Rehabilitation 言語: EN,ZH,KO,RU,ID,ES,PT,MN,FR,FA,TL,NE,VI,TH,HI,etc ※通訳 languages は医療通訳タブレット等での対応です。
| International patient office | ✓ — 月曜–金曜8:30–17:15 EN |
|---|---|
| Medical coordinator | ✓ — 月曜–金曜8:30–17:15 EN |
| Medical interpreter on site | — |
| Remote interpreting | ✓ — 医療通訳サービスアプリMELON 24 hours -EN,ZH,KO,RU,ID,ES,PT,MN,FR,FA,TL,NE,VI,TH,HI,etc |
| Other languages | おきなわ医療通訳サポートセンターのサービス内容/24H, 厚労省, 希少言語 telephone interpreting サービス内容/24H |
| Other languages | HI, ID, MN, NE, TL |
| Address | 207 Uehara, Nishihara-ho, Okinawa, JAPAN 903-0215 沖縄県中頭郡西原町字上原207番地 |
|---|---|
| Medical area | 4702 中部 |
| Tel | 098-894-1301 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri:8:00–11:00 (24-hour emergency outpatient care) Sat, Sun & holidays: 24-hour emergency outpatient care |
| Official website | hosp.u-ryukyu.ac.jp |
| Cards accepted | VISA, MASTER, AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, DC, MUFG, UFJ, NICOS(※MUFG, UFJ, NICOSは窓口のみ対応可) · Debit card |
| Fees for international patients | ¥20 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 University of the Ryukyus 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. There is a dedicated international patient office. Support can vary by department and time of day, so call ahead to confirm.
Is University of the Ryukyus 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. This hospital lists a charge of 2× the standard fee schedule for uninsured international patients.
How do I contact University of the Ryukyus Hospital or find it?
Phone: 098-894-1301. Address: 207 Uehara, Nishihara-ho, Okinawa, JAPAN 903-0215. Official website: http://www.hosp.u-ryukyu.ac.jp/.
Which specialties does University of the Ryukyus Hospital list for international patients?
Cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, cosmetic medicine, dentistry, ophthalmology, fertility & women's health, and pediatrics. Other departments may also see you; ask when you call.