University of the Ryukyus Hospital
About
Located in Nishihara Town, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Ryukyu University Hospital serves as a core medical institution in the region as a university hospital operated by a national university corporation. The hospital offers a wide range of medical departments including internal medicine, surgery, neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, plastic surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, dermatology, urology, psychiatry, neurology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, rehabilitation medicine, radiology, diagnostic pathology, emergency medicine, and anesthesiology. Operating hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays, closed on weekends, holidays, and year-end/New Year period. The hospital has strengthened its capabilities in cancer care, emergency medicine, and transplant medicine, while also focusing on disaster response and telemedicine services. Facilities include barrier-free access and ample parking. Patient support and palliative care centers provide personalized assistance. Indoor Google Street View is available for convenient facility navigation. Multilingual support including English and Korean is offered as part of its international medical hub development. Cash, credit cards, debit cards, and electronic payments are accepted. A referral letter from another medical institution is required for initial consultations.
