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- Languages
- EnglishSpanishFrenchKorean+2
- Support
- 24-hour ERInternational officeInterpreter
- Departments
- Oncology, Cardiology, Neurology +6
JMIPPrefectural hub for international patients
Omi Kusatsu Tokushukai Hospital
近江草津徳洲会病院
Omi Kusatsu Tokushukai Hospital is a hospital in Shiga Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English, Spanish, 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 · Korean · Portuguese · Russian · Thai · Vietnamese · Chinese
- Type
- Hospital
- Emergency care
- Secondary emergency care (cases needing admission or surgery)
- Fees for international patients
- ¥20 per insurance point
Departments and languages: Internal medicine, Surgery, Orthopedics, Respiratory medicine, Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Urology (タブレット, translation app を用いた対応) (English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian, Portuguese, Thai, Spanish, Korean)
| International patient office | — |
|---|---|
| Medical coordinator | — |
| Medical interpreter on site | — |
| Remote interpreting | ✓ |
| Address | 3-34-52,higashiyagura,kusatsusi,shigaprefecture,525-0054 草津市東矢倉3丁目34-52 |
|---|---|
| Medical area | 2502 湖南 |
| Tel | 077-567-3610 |
| Hours | Mon–Sat:8:00–11:30 (24-hour emergency outpatient care) 日, holidays: 24-hour emergency outpatient care |
| Official website | oumi-kusatsu-hp.jp |
| Cards accepted | VISA, MASTER, AMEX, 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 Omi Kusatsu Tokushukai Hospital?
Yes. The official list records support in English, Spanish, 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 Omi Kusatsu Tokushukai Hospital open 24 hours or for emergencies?
It provides secondary emergency care (cases needing admission or surgery). Regular hours: 月-土:8:00-11:30（救急外来24時間対応) 日・祝日：救急外来24時間対応. 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 Omi Kusatsu Tokushukai Hospital or find it?
Phone: 077-567-3610. Address: 3-34-52,higashiyagura,kusatsusi,shigaprefecture,525-0054. Official website: http://www.oumi-kusatsu-hp.jp.
Which specialties does Omi Kusatsu Tokushukai Hospital list for international patients?
Cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, and pediatrics. Other departments may also see you; ask when you call.