Hospital
Amakusa Daiichi Hospital
English OK
Kumamoto Amakusa City
About
Amakusa Daiichi Hospital, located in Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, is a community-based hospital operated by the Eijukai Medical Corporation. The hospital primarily provides internal medicine services, with consultation hours from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. While the hospital is closed on Sundays, holidays, New Year's, and Obon periods, it maintains a 24-hour emergency response system. To address local healthcare needs, the hospital participates in the on-duty physician system, occasionally offering internal medicine and surgical services on Sundays. Preventive care is also emphasized, with COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations available by appointment. The hospital has introduced a state-of-the-art MRI system with AI capabilities (Canon Medical's Vantage Gracian 1.5T), enabling faster, high-quality imaging with reduced noise for patient comfort. Orthopedic services by full-time physicians are available weekday mornings and afternoons, with additional coverage on Monday afternoons, Fridays, and the second and fourth Saturdays through partnerships with the University of Occupational and Environmental Health and Fukuoka University. Urology services are provided by a physician certified as a specialist and instructor by the Japanese Urological Association. The facility is wheelchair accessible and accepts credit cards and electronic payments. A parking lot is available, making the hospital easily accessible to patients of all ages. English interpretation is available, and the hospital meets the requirements for enhanced medical information and system infrastructure, including online eligibility verification. Visiting hours are limited to 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on weekdays for infection prevention, reflecting the hospital's commitment to patient safety and peace of mind.
