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- Languages
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- Support
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- Departments
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Sakai City Medical Center
地方独立行政法人堺市立病院機構 堺市立総合医療センター
24-hour emergency
Sakai City Medical Center is a hospital in Osaka Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English, Spanish, French, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Departments include oncology, cardiology, and neurology. It has 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
OncologyCardiologyNeurologyOrthopedicsCosmetic medicineDentistryOphthalmologyFertility & women's healthPediatrics
Departments and languages: Internal medicine, Gastroenterology (胃腸 Internal medicine), Nephrology, Neurology, Diabetes (代謝 Internal medicine), Hematology, Dermatology, Rheumatology, Infectious diseases, Pediatrics, Surgery, Thoracic surgery, Cardiovascular surgery, Breast surgery, Gastrointestinal surgery (胃腸 Surgery), Urology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Plastic surgery, Ophthalmology, ENT, Obstetrics & gynecology, Rehabilitation, Radiology, Anesthesiology, Pathology, Laboratory medicine, Emergency medicine, Dentistry, Oral surgery (dental): EN,ZH,KO,PT,ES,RU,VI,TH,FR
| International patient office | — |
|---|---|
| Medical coordinator | — |
| Medical interpreter on site | — |
| Remote interpreting | ✓ — 月-日 24 hours:EN,ZH,KO,ES,PT/月-日 9:00–20:00:VI,NE,TH/月-日 9:00–18:00:ID/月-日 10:00–18:00:FR,RU/月-日 11:00–20:00:HI |
| Other languages | HI, ID, NE |
| Address | 1-1-1 Ebaraji-cho, Nishi-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka-fu, 593-8304 大阪府堺市西区家原寺町1-1-1 |
|---|---|
| Medical area | 2706 堺市 |
| Tel | 072-272-1199 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri:9:00–12:00/13:00–17:00 (24-hour emergency outpatient care) Sat, Sun & holidays: 24-hour emergency outpatient care |
| Official website | sakai-city-hospital.jp |
| Cards accepted | VISA, MASTER, AMEX, Diners, JCB |
| 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 Sakai City Medical Center?
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. Support can vary by department and time of day, so call ahead to confirm.
Is Sakai City 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. This hospital lists a charge of 2× the standard fee schedule for uninsured international patients.
How do I contact Sakai City Medical Center or find it?
Phone: 072-272-1199. Address: 1-1-1 Ebaraji-cho, Nishi-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka-fu, 593-8304. Official website: http://www.sakai-city-hospital.jp/.
Which specialties does Sakai City Medical Center list for international patients?
Oncology, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, cosmetic medicine, dentistry, ophthalmology, fertility & women's health, and pediatrics. Other departments may also see you; ask when you call.