St. Luke's International Hospital

St. Luke International Hospital (Sei Roka Kokusai Byoin) is one of Japan oldest and most internationally-oriented hospitals, founded in 1902 by American Episcopal missionary physician Rudolf Bollinger Teusler. Located in the historic Tsukiji district of central Tokyo, St. Luke has maintained its unique identity as a bridge between Japanese medical excellence and international healthcare standards. The hospital is Japan premier destination for health check programmes, with comprehensive health screening services attracting patients from across Japan and internationally. Its dedicated International Patient Services team provides English-language medical coordination, translation, insurance handling, and full-service care navigation. Key specialties include Comprehensive Health Check-Up and Preventive Medicine, Oncology and Cancer Screening, Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Women Health and Obstetrics, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Digestive Health, Respiratory Medicine, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, and Palliative Care. Located in the Chuo ward of Tokyo, St. Luke is within 20 minutes of Tokyo Station and multiple international hotels. The hospital 47-storey St. Luke Tower provides upscale accommodation for long-stay patients and their families, a unique amenity among Japanese hospitals.