Nippon Health has partnered with NTT Medical Center Tokyo to offer secure, remote second opinions for complex or rare health issues.
If you have received a diagnosis or recommendation for treatment and want another opinion, our service can help you make a more informed decision by talking with Japan’s renowned doctors at NTT Medical Center Tokyo.
Getting a second opinion from us is easy, convenient, and all done remotely. You don’t have to visit our hospital or one of our clinics for this service. You don’t even need to leave home!
NTT Medical Center Tokyo Second Opinion Program
How It Works
Step 1
Tell us your situation
Fill out the intake form & share with us your medical records.
Share request to hospital
We'll collect your medical files and share with NTT Medical Center Tokyo
Step 2
Hospital reviews your files
The hospital reviews your file, confirms eligibility, and assigns the right specialist
Step 3
Step 4
Receive expert second opinion
You receive the doctor’s advice during the call. If you wish to continue care at NTT, we’ll help coordinate treatment and costs
How Long Does It Take?
On average, once medical records are received, you can expect to receive your second opinion within two weeks. We do our best to arrange your second opinion call as quickly as possible. However, the timeline can be variable based on availability of NTT specialist best suited to review your case.
This program is not designed to handle medical emergencies, pediatrics, terminal cancer cases or provide treatment guidance for currently hospitalized patients.
Second Opinion is extremely important for patients with complicated cases and rare diseases. We are here to support you throughout your care process.
It is never just a question or answer, it is a journey.
Not ready or have any questions?
Call us at +84 36 386 4218 or send us a message in the form below and we will contact you
Traveling to NTT Medical Center Tokyo
Our specialists can see international patients for in-person care and support you before you travel.
[International patients]
Call +81-3-6721-6239 (Mon–Fri, 8:30–17:00 Japan time) or email nttihc-ml@east.ntt.co.jp. The International Healthcare Dept. will help with appointments, documents, and interpretation. NTT East
[Hospital main line]
+81-3-3448-6111 (general switchboard; weekday hours listed on the site). U.S. Embassy in Japan+1
[Address]
NTT Medical Center Tokyo
5-9-22 Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8625, Japan. NTT East
Specialties available include cardiovascular medicine/surgery, oncology, orthopedics & spine, neurology/neurosurgery, gastroenterology & hepatology, urology, respiratory medicine, dermatology, psychiatry, and more.