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SMC is dedicating continuous efforts to create a patient-centered hospital with a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere.

We are enabling a patient or family members to designate his/her own physician.

This program requires additional cost This program requires additional cost within the extent set by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (174th Ordinance of the Ministry of Health and Welfare).

How do I register?

Fill out the Designate Your Own Doctor application form
kept by the Patient Affairs Department window, or call 02) 3410-3000.

How do I make changes or cancel?

Patients and family members can make changes or cancel by submitting necessary forms at the Patient Affairs Department window.

Which physicians participate in this program?

Highly trained professionals with more than 10 years of experience as the corresponding department’s specialist (or in the case of the Department of Oral Health Science, dentists with more than 15 years of experience after obtaining the license). Assistant professors and senior positions at university hospitals also qualify.

Does my insurance plan cover this program?

This is a self-paid treatment plan, and the additional cost is calculated in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Can I apply for this program over the course of my treatment?

Yes, at an additional cost.

Can I designate my doctor during a hospital stay?

Simply fill out the necessary form and submit it to the Patient Affairs Department’s Customer Service staff.

Where can I get additional information about this service?

If you are an outpatient, please call (02) 3410-3283 or 3288. If you are an inpatient, please call (02) 3410-3292 or 3294.