[Osaka] 3 recommended hospitals with English-speaking staff

In recent years, the number of foreigners coming to Japan from abroad to live in Japan has been increasing.
There are already 270,000 foreigners living in Osaka Prefecture.
The biggest problem for these people is when they are sick or injured.
Even if they can speak a little Japanese, they are not sure if they can communicate their symptoms to the doctor or if they can understand what the doctor is saying.

For such people, there are hospitals with English-speaking staff.
In this issue, we will introduce three recommended hospitals in Osaka that are especially English-speaking.

You can rest assured that you will be safe here!

The following are hospitals in Osaka that have English-speaking staff.

Medical Corporation Seiwa-kai Matsuo Clinic

Source: Matsuo Clinic (ic-net.or.jp)

This hospital is located in Hirakata City.
It is a homey clinic and popular as a family doctor’s office.
The director, Dr. Noburo Matsuo, is fluent in English and can speak English during consultations, so you can rest assured that you are in good hands.

The website also has an English version, so foreigners can easily view it.

In addition to consultations in internal medicine, cardiology, and dermatology, the clinic also offers health consultations.
Even if you are not feeling well but do not know which department to go to, you can consult with the doctor first.

The clinic is easy to visit even for first-time visitors.
Make an appointment before you see the doctor.
You can make an appointment by phone or online.
For those who cannot make it to the clinic, house calls are also available in the afternoon.
There is also an online clinic, so even those who are far away can be seen.

As a small clinic, you will appreciate being able to see the same doctor and not have to wait too long.
Vaccinations and immunizations are also available.

Clinic hours: 9:00 – 2:00 , 16:30 – 19:00
Closed: Thursday afternoon, Saturday afternoon, Sunday, Holidays
Access:From Camphor Station on the Keihan Railway Line, take the Keihan Bus No. 39, 88, or 96, and get off at Shodai Minami-cho. 5 minutes on foot.
Address: 1-1-1, Sodai-Nakamachi, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Phone number: 072-851-3434

Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital

Source: Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital (tokushukai.or.jp)

This hospital was established more than 40 years ago in Kishiwada City.
The area has long been home to many foreign workers.
There are also many tourists from abroad, and foreigners who need treatment for illnesses and injuries are now coming to the hospital.
For this reason, hospitals have gathered English-speaking doctors and nurses to provide treatment.

The website is available in English and Chinese as well as Japanese, making it easy for foreigners to view.
The hospital offers most of the following departments: internal medicine, surgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, ophthalmology, dermatology, obstetrics and gynecology, otorhinolaryngology, and dentistry, so most illnesses can be treated.
Since the hospital is an emergency hospital, it is reassuring to know that sudden illnesses can also be treated.

When you visit the hospital for the first time, you can apply at the reception desk.
If you have a letter of introduction from another doctor’s office, you will be accepted smoothly, but you can be seen even if you do not have a letter of introduction.
Next time, you can also make an appointment by phone.

Office hours: 8:30-11:30, 15:30-18:30
Closed: Saturday afternoon, Sunday, Holidays
Access: 10-minute walk from Haruki Station on the Nankai Main Line
Address: 4-27-1 Kamori-cho, Kishiwada-shi, Osaka
Phone number: 072-445-9915

Bow Clinic International

Source: Bow Clinic International | International Clinic for Foreigners | Osaka-Umeda (bowclinic-itn.com)

This hospital treats illnesses and injuries of foreigners living in Osaka and travelers from abroad.
Both the receptionist and doctors speak English.
Conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Umeda Station, anyone can stop by.

Internal medicine, otolaryngology, orthopedics, and dermatology consultations are available.
In addition, immunizations and vaccinations are also available.
If you are feeling unwell but do not know what to do, you can consult with us in English.

You can see the doctor without an appointment, but you can make an appointment in advance by phone or e-mail.
If you are an international traveler and feel sick at your hotel, a doctor will go to your hotel to examine you if you call or e-mail.

Opening hours:10:00-13:00 ,16:00-19:00
Closed: Saturday, Sunday, Holidays
Access:5 minutes on foot from the west exit of Hanshin-Umeda Station
Address: Herbis PLAZA 4F, 2-5-25 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City
Phone number: 06-6341-8733

Summary

Recommended hospitals for foreigners living in Osaka

For a homey private clinic, try Matsuo Clinic of Seiwa-kai Medical Corporation.
Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital is a large hospital that can handle any illness.
Bow Clinic International for immediate medical attention.

For a hospital with English-speaking staff, you can go to a hospital where you can be seen with peace of mind.