U.S. telehealth for non-English-speaking patientsMedical Care Without the Language Barrier
When you are unwell, language should not stand between you and the care you need. We launch with Japanese-language care — with additional languages joining on an ordered expansion plan through HIPAA-compliant interpretation. From minor illnesses to prescription refills, care delivered with cultural understanding.
Get notified when we open in Summer 2026
Subscribers will receive launch day notification, early-access offers, and updates on our pre-launch progress.
Board-Certified Bilingual Physician
ABEM-certified emergency physician who understands what it is like to navigate U.S. healthcare as an immigrant — care delivered with cultural understanding.
Secure Video & Chat Visits
End-to-end encrypted video consultations. Connect from your smartphone or PC.
Transparent & Dynamic Pricing
Clear upfront pricing that varies with season, demand, and wait time (dynamic pricing). See your current fee in "Start Consultation" after selecting your symptoms. Superbill available for out-of-network reimbursement.
Prescriptions & Notes Online
Prescriptions, doctor notes, and school notes — all issued online.
Privacy First — HIPAA-Aligned Systems
Uses HIPAA-aligned systems. Your health information is strictly protected.
Does This Sound Familiar?
Worried about explaining symptoms in English?
Struggling to describe your pain accurately in English? In Japanese, everything comes naturally.
ER or Urgent Care — not sure which?
Is this an emergency or can it wait? Ask us first in Japanese — we'll help you decide.
Running out of prescription medication?
Hypertension, diabetes, thyroid — refills for stable chronic conditions, handled in Japanese.
Cold, skin issues, or women's health concerns?
From minor illnesses to women's health, no need to navigate it all in English.
Worried U.S. healthcare will be too expensive?
Transparent pricing — choose your symptoms in "Start Consultation" and your fee is shown immediately. Superbill available for insurance reimbursement.
How to Get Started
受診の流れ
Every step is supported in Japanese.
Eligibility Check
Verify online whether your symptoms and situation are appropriate for telehealth.
Complete Intake Form
Enter your symptoms, medical history, and current medications in Japanese.
Video Consultation
Meet with a Japanese-speaking, board-certified physician via secure video call.
Treatment & Advice
Receive your care plan and, if needed, a prescription sent directly to your pharmacy.
In-Person Referral if Needed
If your condition requires in-person care, we will guide you to the right provider.
Our Services
診療内容
We handle minor and everyday medical needs. We do NOT treat life-threatening emergencies.
General & Minor Illness
Pediatrics
Skin & Aesthetics
Women's Health
Chronic Disease (Refills)
Men's Health
Medical Documents
Other
* Final determination of telehealth eligibility is made by the physician at the time of consultation. * We do not prescribe controlled substances (DEA Schedule II–V: opioids, benzodiazepines, ADHD stimulants, sleep medications, etc.) under any circumstances.
Chronic Disease Prescription Refills
We provide prescription refills for stable chronic conditions only. Please review the following requirements:
- Stable conditions only — if your condition has changed, in-person care will be recommended
- Up to 3 months of medication per visit
- Documentation of current prescriptions required (pharmacy records, pill bottle, prior prescription, or referral letter)
- In-person or specialist referral may be recommended depending on your situation
⚠️ Sky e-Clinic is a bridge service for prescription refills. For ongoing chronic disease management and specialist care, we recommend establishing care with a primary care physician.
All prescriptions are issued at the physician's discretion based on your individual consultation.
These Conditions Are NOT Covered — Go to 911 / ER
If you are experiencing any of the following, Sky e-Clinic is not appropriate. Call 911 immediately or go to your nearest emergency room.
Do not use this service for the above symptoms. Call 911 or go to the ER immediately.
About Our Physician
今村 太一
Dr. Taichi Imamura, MD
Emergency Medicine — Attending & TeachingBased in HawaiiWhen you fall ill in a country whose language and healthcare system are not your own, the experience can be disorienting — even frightening. Will the physician understand what I'm describing? Will the culture of medicine here account for how I think about my body, my family, my decisions about care?
I am a Japanese immigrant to the United States, and a board-certified emergency physician practicing here since 2014. Working in English every day, I still felt that same disorientation each time a member of my own family entered the healthcare system. I have seen how often the language barrier becomes a care barrier — symptoms misunderstood, decisions made too quickly, costs that shock long after the visit.
Sky e-Clinic is my response to that experience. We begin with care in Japanese, but the mission is broader: medical care for non-English-speaking communities in the U.S., delivered with the cultural understanding that shapes how each community experiences illness and healing. As we grow, we plan to extend this same standard to additional language communities on an ordered roadmap through HIPAA-compliant interpretation.
Transparent pricing. Clear expectations. Care that respects who you are — not just what you have.
Verifiable Licensure
Every license number is published. Anyone can verify directly with the state medical board.
Dr. Imamura holds active medical licenses in all 50 states + DC. Every license number is published on this site. Anyone can independently verify each license by searching "Taichi Imamura" or the displayed license ID on the official state medical board website.
- ✓All 50 states + DC license numbers publicly listed
- ✓Direct Google search link to each state medical board provided
- ✓Independent third-party verification — no dependence on us
Available in 47 States + DC
対応州一覧
Telehealth available in 47 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. You must be physically located in an available state at the time of consultation. Available consultation methods (chat, video, phone) vary by state.
Click a state to open a Google search for its Medical Board. On the board's site, look up "Taichi Imamura" or the displayed license number to verify.
📍 New York, Kansas, and Wisconsin coming soon
Ready to Get Started?
Book a consultation with a Japanese-speaking physician today.
⚠️ We do NOT treat life-threatening emergencies — call 911 or go to the ER.