About

Our online medical consultation service is designed to provide high-quality healthcare support available 24/7 for English-speaking foreigners staying in Japan. We understand that navigating healthcare systems in a foreign country can be challenging due to language barriers, cultural differences, and unfamiliar medical procedures.

Our platform connects expats, travelers, and long-term residents in Japan with licensed, English-speaking medical professionals, offering a wide range of services from general consultations to specialized advice.

Service

Multilingual Support

While our primary focus is on English-speaking clients, we also offer consultations in other languages to ensure inclusivity and accessibility.

Licensed and Experienced Physicians

Our team consists of certified medical professionals who are well-versed in both Japanese healthcare practices and global medical standards. They have experience in working with international patients and understand their unique healthcare needs.

Convenient Online Access

Access medical consultations from the comfort of your home, workplace, or while traveling. All you need is an internet connection, and you can receive quality medical advice via video, voice, or chat consultations.

Wide Range of Medical Services

General health consultations/ Follow-up care/Specialist referrals/ Second opinions/ Mental health support/ Pediatric care (for expat families)/Preventative health screenings

Tailored for Expat Needs

We specialize in addressing health concerns unique to foreigners living in Japan, such as vaccinations, chronic disease management, mental health challenges, and guidance on navigating the local healthcare system, including how to access in-person services when needed.

Flexible Appointment Scheduling

Book consultations that fit your schedule. We offer extended hours, including evening and weekend appointments, to accommodate different time zones and busy lifestyles.

Health Documentation

Get easy access to your medical records, referral letters, and any necessary follow-up documentation in both English and Japanese to help with pharmacy visits or in-person consultations.

Affordable Pricing Plans

We offer competitive pricing with flexible payment options, including one-time consultations, subscription plans for ongoing care, and discounts for families or group memberships.

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Flow

STEP

Contact

Fill out the patient form and enter your preferred consultation date and time.

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Schedule

We will contact you via email to confirm the consultation time, and you can complete the payment through the provided link.

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Zoom

A Zoom link for the medical consultation will be sent to you.

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Medical Consultation

The medical consultation will take place at the scheduled time.

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Follow-up

Upon request, we can issue a medical record or referral letter in Japanese or English and arrange the date for the next consultation.

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Consultation fee

  • Will be covered by Japanese national insurance or your travel insurance
  • Reasonably priced, even without any insurance

Profile

Shota Akabane, MBBS, PhD

  • Specialty：General medicine and surgery, emergency medicine and intensive care
Education
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 2012)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine) (Tokyo Women's Medical University and Waseda University Joint Institution for Advanced Biomedical Sciences, 2024)
Working history
  • Upper GI / Transplant surgery unit, Fiona Stanley Hospital, 11 Robin Warren Dr, Murdoch WA, Australia (Dates: 2023 – present, Position: Surgical Fellow, Responsibility: Full-time. Be in charge of elective and emergency surgical cases, outpatient clinics, and education)
  • Department of General and Transplant Surgery, Shonan Kamakura General　Hospital, 1370-1, Okamoto, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan (Dates: 2020 – present, Position: Consultant of General and Transplant Surgery, Responsibility: Full-time. Independently be in charge of elective and emergency surgical cases, outpatient clinics, and education.)
  • Fellowship of General Surgery including Gastroenterological Surgery, Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery, Transplant Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Trauma Surgery, Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, 1370-1, Okamoto, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan (Dates: 2015 – 2020, Position: Surgical Fellow, Responsibility: Full-time. Be in charge of elective and emergency surgical cases and outpatient clinics under supervision.)
  • Residency of Acute Care Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine, Yokohama Rosai Hospital, 3211 Kozukuecho, Kohoku Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan (Dates: 2014 – 2015, Position: Acute Care Resident, Responsibility: Full-time. Be in charge of duties in the emergency care unit and the intensive care unit under supervision.)
  • Postgraduate Clinical Training, Yokohama Rosai Hospital, 3211 Kozukuecho, Kohoku Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan (Dates: 2012 – 2014, Position: Intern Physician, Responsibility: Full-time. Rotated and be in charge of duties in the department of internal medicine, surgery, and orthopedics etc. under supervision.)
Qualification
  • Board Certified Surgeon (Japan Surgical Society)
  • Board Certified Surgeon in Gastroenterology (The Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery)
  • Acute Care Physician (Japanese Association for Acute Medicine)
  • Board Certified Intensivist (The Japanese Society of Intensive Care Medicine)
  • Endoscopic surgical skill qualification system: Qualified Surgeon (Japan Society for Endoscopic Surgery)
  • Certificate of da Vinci System Training As a Console Surgeon