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Sumitomo Hospital
一般財団法人 住友病院
24-hour emergency
Sumitomo Hospital is a hospital in Osaka Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English, Spanish, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Departments include oncology, cardiology, and neurology. It has remote interpreting services.
At a glance
- Languages spoken
- English · Spanish · Korean · Portuguese · Russian · Vietnamese · Chinese
- Type
- Hospital
- Emergency care
- Secondary emergency care (cases needing admission or surgery)
- Fees for international patients
- ¥30 per insurance point
Departments and languages: Internal medicine, Gastroenterology (胃腸 Internal medicine), Nephrology, Neurology, Diabetes (代謝 Internal medicine), Hematology, Dermatology, Rheumatology, Pediatrics, Surgery, Thoracic surgery, Cardiovascular surgery, Breast surgery, Gastrointestinal surgery (胃腸 Surgery), Urology, Neurosurgery, Plastic surgery, Ophthalmology, ENT, Gynecology, Emergency medicine: 基本的には遠隔通訳や翻訳端末で対応。 English 対応可能な医師がいる場合は直接 English にて対応。
| International patient office | — |
|---|---|
| Medical coordinator | — |
| Medical interpreter on site | — |
| Remote interpreting | ✓ — Mon–Fri:8:30–11:30/12:30–15:00 (24-hour emergency outpatient care)/ Sat, Sun & holidays: 24-hour emergency outpatient care: EN,ZH,KO,PT,ES,VI,TL |
| Other languages | translation device 能付タブレット端末) Mon–Fri:8:30–11:30/12:30–15:00 (24-hour emergency outpatient care)/ Sat, Sun & holidays: 24-hour emergency outpatient care: EN,ZH,KO,PT,ES,VI,TL,HI,RU,NE |
| Other languages | HI, NE, TL |
| Address | 5-3-20,Nakanoshima,Kitaku,Osakashi,Osaka prefecture 大阪市北区中之島5丁目3-20 |
|---|---|
| Medical area | 2708 大阪市 |
| Tel | 06-6443-1261 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri:8:30–11:30/12:30–15:00 (24-hour emergency outpatient care)/ Sat, Sun & holidays: 24-hour emergency outpatient care 外国語対応しかできない患者の場合は, コミュニケーションレベル, 診療状況, 医師, 医療 staff の配置状況を踏まえ, 受入可否について判断いたします (日本語対応可能な通訳者等の同席が望ましい)。診察可能かどうかは当日の状況により異なりますので, 来院前に事前にご連絡をお願いします。 |
| Official website | sumitomo-hp.or.jp |
| Cards accepted | VISA, MASTER, AMEX, Diners, JCB, DISCOVER, Debit |
| Fees for international patients | ¥30 per insurance point (the standard rate is ¥10). Patients without Japanese insurance are charged at this rate. |
| Foreign patients per year | ○ |
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 Sumitomo Hospital?
Yes. The official list records support in English, Spanish, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, 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 Sumitomo 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. This hospital lists a charge of 3× the standard fee schedule for uninsured international patients.
How do I contact Sumitomo Hospital or find it?
Phone: 06-6443-1261. Address: 5-3-20,Nakanoshima,Kitaku,Osakashi,Osaka prefecture. Official website: http://www.sumitomo-hp.or.jp/.
Which specialties does Sumitomo Hospital list for international patients?
Oncology, cardiology, neurology, cosmetic medicine, ophthalmology, fertility & women's health, and pediatrics. Other departments may also see you; ask when you call.