Hospitals
There are general hospitals, specialized hospitals, and smaller clinics in Japan. People use a particular medical institution depending on the type and extent of their illness or injury.
It is a good idea to confirm the location, specialized medical departments, and hours and holidays of the clinics in your neighborhood. Many large general hospitals require a letter of introduction and reservations, and you may have to wait some time for a consulatation. Smaller clinics in Japan usually do not require reservations, with the exception of many dental clinics.
It is wise to call to confirm in advance if you are planning a visit to a dentist. For slight illnesses and injuries, you can also purchase medicine at drug stores and pharmacies.
Besides Health Care Center, the following medical institutions are located near the university.
| Medical Institution | Medical Department(s) | Telephone No. |
|---|---|---|
| Hayashi Clinic | Derm | 042-487-3778 |
| Mizuno Eye Clinic | Oph | 042-486-1177 |
| Okamoto Internal Medicine Clinic | IM/Ped/GE | 042-481-1167 |
| Chiba Ear Nose and Throat Clinic | ENT | 042-487-6645 |
| Sugama Surgical Clinic | Surg/OS/IM | 042-482-8830 |
| Chofu Higashiyama Hospital | IM/Surg/OS/Derm/Ped/Urol | 042-481-5511 |
| Ino Hospital | IM/Surg/OB/Ped/Gyn | 042-483-8811 |
| Tokai Orthopedic Surgery Clinic | OB/PT | 042-486-1773 |
| Sowa Orthopedic Surgery Clinic | OS | 042-443-8550 |
| Morita Dermatology Clinic | Derm | 042-486-1532 |
| Funada Dental Clinic | Dent | 042-482-2002 |
| Irisawa Dental Clinic | Dent | 042-482-3955 |
| Sagara Dental Clinic | Dent | 042-483-0240 |
| Medical Institution | Medical Department(s) | Telephone No. |
|---|---|---|
| Chofu Hospital |
IM/Surg/OB/Gyn/OS/Derm/Resp/ NS/Ped |
042-484-2626 |
| Kita-tama Hospital | IM/Surg/OS/NS/Ped | 042-486-8111 |
| Holiday and Night Emergency Clinic | 042-484-1455 |
| Medical Institution | Medical Department(s) | Telephone No. |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Metropolitan Fuchu Hospital |
IM/Surg/OB/Gyn/OS/NS/Ped/Resp/ Psy/Card |
042-323-5111 |
| Kyorin University Hospital | IM/Surg/OB/NS/Ped/Gyn/Psy | 0422-47-5511 |
| Jikei University Daisan Hospital | IM/Surg/OB/Gyn/NS/Ped/Psy | 03-3480-1151 |
Note: Information is subject to change. It is recommended that you call to confirm before visiting any of the above-listed institutions.
Medical Department(s) Abbreviations: IM: Internal Medicine; Surg: Surgery; OB: Obstetrics; Gyn: Gynecology; OS: Orthopedic Surgery; Derm: Dermatology; Resp: Respiratory Organs; NS: Neurosurgery; Ped: Pediatrics; Oph: Ophthalmology; ENT: Ear Nose Throat; Dig: Digestive Organs; Urol: Urology; PT: Physical Therapy; Dent: Dentistry; Card: Cardiovascular Medicine; Psy: Psychiatry
Other Medical Information Services
Center Hospital of the National Center for Global Health and Medicine
03-3202-7181 (ex 4433, 4489, 4483)
English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese
Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Medical Information Center (Himawari)
03-5285-8181[Medical Info]
English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Spanish: Daily 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
AMDA International Medical Information Center
03-5285-8088
English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Thai: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Portuguese: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tagalog: Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Tokyo Fire Department Telephone Service
042-521-2323
English
Ambulance
For sudden illnesses and serious injuries, call an ambulance by dialing 119 (English-speaking staff available). Ambulances are available free of charge on a 24-hour basis. However, the cost of medical treatment must be personally borne.
If you can still move, be sure to prepare your Residence card (or passport), health insurance card, and an amount of cash ready by the time the ambulance arrives. An ambulance can be recognized by its revolving red light and siren.
Ambulances can be used only in serious cases when in need of emergency medical treatment. If you are unable to judge whether or not an ambulance is necessary, please consult the Tokyo Fire Department Telephone Service (Tel: 042-521-2323; English-speaking staff available).
Created: March 30, 2010 / Last modified:June 24, 2016
