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Kainan Medical Center
English OKKorean OK
Wakayama Kainan City
About
Located in Hikata, Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture, Kainan Medical Center is a 146-bed core general hospital conveniently situated just a 5-minute walk from Kainan Station on the JR Kisei Main Line. Guided by the philosophy of 'Universal Love and Trust,' the hospital offers a wide range of medical departments including internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, orthopedics, dermatology, urology, gynecology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, radiology, anesthesiology, and rehabilitation. In addition to comprehensive acute care, the hospital emphasizes convalescent and home healthcare through collaboration with local medical facilities, and operates an affiliated visiting nursing station to support patients recovering at home. The Health Checkup Center provides various health screenings aimed at early detection and prevention of lifestyle-related diseases and cancer. The hospital features a multidisciplinary team approach with specialized teams such as the Nutritional Support Team (NST), Infection Control Team, and Dementia Care Team, ensuring high-quality medical care. The facility is barrier-free and can accommodate patients in multiple languages including English and Korean, while also accepting credit cards and electronic payments. Two parking lots with a combined capacity of 110 spaces are available for visitors arriving by car. Reception hours are from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM on weekdays, with the hospital closed on weekends, public holidays, and during the New Year period.
