TANIGUCHI HOSPITAL
- Languages
- EnglishSpanishKoreanVietnamese+1
- Support
- 24-hour ER
- Departments
- Fertility & women's health
Rinku General Medical Center
地方独立行政法人りんくう総合医療センター
JMIP certifiedPrefectural hub for international patients24-hour emergency
Rinku General Medical Center is a hospital in Osaka 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 cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics. 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) / Secondary emergency care (cases needing admission or surgery)
CardiologyNeurologyOrthopedicsCosmetic medicineDentistryOphthalmologyFertility & women's healthPediatrics
Departments and languages: 各科: EN,ZH,PT,ES【 Internal medicine, Neurology, Respiratory medicine, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Pediatrics, Surgery, Orthopedics, Plastic surgery, Ophthalmology, Neurosurgery, Thoracic surgery, Cardiovascular surgery, Dermatology, Urology, Obstetrics & gynecology, Radiology, ENT, 頭頸部 Surgery, Rehabilitation, Dentistry, Oral surgery (dental), Anesthesiology, Emergency medicine, Pathology, Gastrointestinal surgery 】
| International patient office | ✓ — Mon–Fri: 8:45–17:15: EN,ZH,TL,ES,PT |
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| Medical coordinator | ✓ — Mon–Fri: 8:45–17:15: EN,ZH,TL,ES,PT |
| Medical interpreter on site | ✓ — 月, 水, 金: 10:00–15:30: EN,ZH／火, 木: 10:00–15:30: EN,ZH,PT,ES |
| Remote interpreting | ✓ — 月-日: 24 hours: EN,ZH,KO,ES,PT,VI,TL,FR,TH,RU,NE,ID,DE,IT,MS,KM,MN,SI, Burmese,FA,HI,UK,AR, Cantonese, タミル語, ベンガル語 |
| Other languages | 【 Pocketalk, translation app (Google翻訳, VoiceTra等)】月-日: 24 hours |
| Other languages | DE, HI, ID, IT, KM, MN, MY, NE, TL, UK |
| Address | 2-23 Rinku Oraikita, Izumisano, Osaka 泉佐野市りんくう往来北2-23 |
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| Medical area | 2707 泉州 |
| Tel | 072-469-3111 |
| Hours | 【初診･予約 None 】 Mon–Fri: 8:00–11:00／【予約 Available 】: 8:00–17:00 (Obstetrics & gynecology の初診, 予約 None は Mon–Fri の8:00–11:30) |
| Official website | rgmc.izumisano.osaka.jp |
| Cards accepted | VISA, MASTER, AMEX, Diners, JCB, UP · No cashless payment |
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 Rinku General Medical Center?
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 Rinku 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) and 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 Rinku General Medical Center or find it?
Phone: 072-469-3111. Address: 2-23 Rinku Oraikita, Izumisano, Osaka. Official website: http://www.rgmc.izumisano.osaka.jp/.
Which specialties does Rinku General Medical Center 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.