National Hospital Organization Minami Okayama Medical Center
About
Minami-Okayama Medical Center, located in Hayashima Town, Tsukubo District, Okayama Prefecture, is a hospital operated by the National Hospital Organization, situated approximately 2km from the Hayashima Interchange of the Seto-Chuo Expressway toward Okayama, making it conveniently accessible. The hospital offers a medical system centered on internal medicine, with outpatient reception from 8:30 to 11:00 in the morning, while afternoon hours vary by department. The hospital is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and the year-end and New Year period (December 29 to January 3). A notable feature is that first-time patients without a referral letter from another medical institution are required to pay a selection and consultation fee in addition to regular medical fees. Returning patients can use the automated check-in machines, and the patient card is shared across all departments and also accepted for first-visit registration in other departments. English-language support is available, and the hospital accepts a variety of cashless payment methods including credit cards, debit cards, and electronic payments, providing a highly convenient billing environment. The facility is designed to be barrier-free, with accommodations for wheelchair users and elderly patients. On-site parking is also available, making visits by private vehicle convenient. The hospital offers a wide range of medical services including vaccinations, comprehensive health check-ups, and second opinion consultations, with a regional medical coordination office facilitating collaboration with other healthcare institutions. A community bus from Hayashima Station on the JR Seto-Ohashi Line is also available, making this a key regional medical institution accessible by public transportation.
