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- Languages
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- Support
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Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center
自治医科大学付属さいたま医療センター
Prefectural hub for international patients24-hour emergency
Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center is a hospital in Saitama 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 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
- ¥10 per insurance point
Departments and languages: (電話医療通訳サービス) EN, ZH, KO, RU, ID, MS, ES, PT, FR, DE, TL, NE, VI, TH, IT Internal medicine, Surgery, Urology, Neurosurgery, Radiology, Anesthesiology, 耳鼻咽喉, 頭頚部 Surgery, Ophthalmology, Rehabilitation, Orthopedics, Cardiovascular surgery, Oral surgery (dental), Surgery, Dermatology, Cardiology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & gynecology, Pathology, その他
| International patient office | — |
|---|---|
| Medical coordinator | — |
| Medical interpreter on site | — |
| Remote interpreting | ✓ — 電話医療通訳サービス 15か国語 24 hours every day |
| Other languages | 外国語 translation device の貸し出し 24 hours every day |
| Other languages | DE, ID, IT, NE, TL |
| Address | 1-847 Amanumacho Omiya-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama-ken 330-0834 Japan 埼玉県さいたま市大宮区天沼町1-847 |
|---|---|
| Medical area | 1104 さいたま |
| Tel | 048-647-2111 |
| Hours | outpatient: 月－金 9:00~17:00 救命救急センター 24 hours |
| Cards accepted | VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMEX, DC, NICOS, DINERSCLUB |
| Fees for international patients | ¥10 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 Jichi Medical University Saitama 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 Jichi Medical University Saitama 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.
How do I contact Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center or find it?
Phone: 048-647-2111. Address: 1-847 Amanumacho Omiya-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama-ken 330-0834 Japan.
Which specialties does Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center list for international patients?
Cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, dentistry, ophthalmology, fertility & women's health, and pediatrics. Other departments may also see you; ask when you call.