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menu［Tokyo] 3 Recommended Medical Facilities for Foreigners
Recently, many people from other countries have come to Japan to live.
If a foreigner who cannot yet speak Japanese well lives in Japan for a long time, the biggest concern is what to do in case of illness or injury.
It would be nice to be examined by a doctor who can speak English or other languages.
In this issue, we will introduce three medical institutions in Tokyo that foreigners can visit with peace of mind.
We recommend the following
The following hospitals in Tokyo have doctors who can speak foreign languages.
Contents
St. Luke’s International Hospital
Source: St. Luke’s International Hospital (luke.ac.jp)
Founded in 1901, this hospital has a long history.
It is truly an international hospital, treating more than 25,000 foreign patients a year.
Since there are English-speaking foreign doctors, you can receive medical examinations without any language barrier.
There are also many Japanese doctors who understand English.
Not only the doctors, but also the outpatient clinic and the medical affairs department have English-speaking staff.
Since it is a general hospital, you can receive almost all medical services such as internal medicine, surgery, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, pediatrics, dermatology, and women’s general care department.
Even those who do not know which department to go to can consult with us.
The website is also written in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, French, and Russian, so most foreigners can read it.
Reservations are required, so please contact the reservation center.
If you are seeing a doctor for the first time, you need a letter of introduction from another doctor.
If you do not have a letter of introduction, you can see a doctor if you pay 8,800 yen.
Clinic hours: 8:30-11:00
Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays
Access: 5-minute walk from Tsukiji Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line
Address: 9-1 Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone number: 03-3541-5151
Tokyo Saiseikai Central Hospital
Source: Saiseikai Central Hospital (saichu.jp)
This hospital was established about 100 years ago and is located in the center of Tokyo.
It focuses on providing medical care to foreign residents.
Interpreter staff are available for consultation at the general counter.
Most medical services are available, including internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, dermatology, urology, otorhinolaryngology, obstetrics, and gynecology.
There are people who understand English, Spanish, Russian, and Chinese.
The website is written in English and Chinese.
You need a referral letter from another doctor, but if you don’t have one, you can pay 7,000 yen to be seen.
Clinic hours: 8:00-11:30
Afternoons by appointment only,
Closed: 2nd and 4th Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays
Access: 3-minute walk from Akabanebashi Station on the Oedo Subway Line
Address: 1-4-17 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Phone number: 03-3451-8211
Tokyo Station International Clinic
A new hospital opened in 2023.
It was opened to provide medical services for foreign tourists and foreigners living in Japan.
Therefore, you can rest assured that all the people working here, including doctors, nurses, and receptionists, can speak English and Chinese.
Located on the second floor of Grand Roof 1-M, just outside the Yaesu Exit of Tokyo Station, it is easy to get to from anywhere.
We are open from 9:00 to 21:00 without a break all year round.
It is reassuring to know that you can be seen even if you have a fever or stomachache late at night.
The clinic offers a wide range of medical services, including internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and dermatology.
If you get sick while traveling, doctors will also go to your hotel or airport to see you.
If it is difficult to go to the clinic, online medical services are also available.
Medical checkups and vaccinations are also available.
For those who do not know what department to consult, we have a fully English-language website that provides easy-to-understand medical information.
First, if you have any symptoms that concern you, please visit this page.
You do not need a letter of introduction.
You can go directly to the clinic to be seen, but you can also make an appointment on the web.
Address: Grand Roof 1-M, 2F, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Telephone number: 03-6206-3070
Conclusion
If you have come to Japan from abroad and do not yet speak Japanese well enough, go to a hospital that treats foreigners if you think you might be sick.
For general hospitals, St. Luke’s International Hospital orTokyo Metropolitan Saiseikai Central Hospital
If you want to be seen as soon as possible, Tokyo Station International Clinic is recommended.
Please do not hesitate to go to a hospital when necessary, and enjoy a healthy life.
