Director of Omotesando General Medical Clinic
Neurosurgeon
SATOSHI TANAKA
Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Osaka Medical University. Gained extensive experience in neurosurgery and spinal surgery through work at university hospitals and private hospitals. Has performed a wide range of surgeries and treatments, from stroke and cerebral hemorrhage to subarachnoid hemorrhage, brain tumors, and spinal disorders. Skilled in minimally invasive treatments, including endoscopic spine surgery and transnasal pituitary tumor resection. Opened the clinic with a vision. Committed to improving brain function recovery and paralysis in patients post-stroke or cerebral hemorrhage, working across orthopedics, neurosurgery, and internal medicine, and engaging in regenerative and advanced medical treatments. Numerous day surgery cases using endoscopic and laser treatments at the clinic since its opening. Established a system for accepting patients from ASEAN countries.
Director of Mitaka Hiro Clinic,
South and North Entrances
Neurosurgeon
HIROFUMI MORIHARA
Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Kagawa Medical University. After studying psychology and philosophy, pursued a career in medicine and obtained a specialization in neurosurgery. Worked at a university hospital before studying abroad in the UK. In 2014, obtained MRCSEd from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. One of the few Japanese to hold a British surgical license, then moved to Singapore and worked for over seven years at Singapore General Hospital, Changi General Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, and others. Handled various cases and performed numerous surgeries on head trauma and strokes alongside local doctors. After returning to Japan, opened a beauty and hair removal clinic. Possesses extensive knowledge of ASEAN healthcare and actively applies international experience in various initiatives.
Part-Time Doctor
Orthopedic Surgeon
TAKANORI SAKURAI
Graduated from Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, then joined the medical staff at Keio University Hospital. Spent early childhood in Galveston, Texas (near Houston), accompanying father, a gastroenterological surgeon, during his studies abroad. At the university hospital, worked mainly in the upper limb division, performing a wide range of surgeries including trauma, arthroscopy, joint replacement, and spinal disorders. Extensive experience in orthopedic emergency care at other hospitals, dealing with pelvic fractures, open fractures, emergency external fixation, and urgent amputations. Obtained certification as an orthopedic surgeon. Currently focuses on osteoporosis, chronic orthopedic diseases, and hydrorelease injections using ultrasound. Skilled in English, frequently treats foreign patients, and is known for detailed consultations. Actively involved in initiatives for medical practice in ASEAN countries.
Diretor of Oku Atsusane Kai Clinic
Gastroenterologist.
NORIHISA OKU
Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Osaka Medical College. Started at the Gastroenterology Department of Osaka Red Cross Hospital, and after working in several private hospitals' gastroenterology departments, has performed over 20,000 endoscopic examinations to date, covering both upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts. At the time of starting to learn endoscopic examinations, the prevailing practice was to conduct the procedure without sedatives or analgesics, with discomfort and pain being considered normal. This prompted the decision to establish an ideal endoscopy clinic that uses sedatives and analgesics for all cases. Prioritizing accuracy and thoroughness over speed in examinations, the Oku Clinic specializes in internal medicine, gastroenterology, endoscopic medicine, and hepatology, with a staff of 40 members providing approximately 4,500 endoscopic examinations annually. Additionally, plans are underway to open a large-scale endoscopy clinic in Namba, Osaka, which will operate throughout the year except for during the New Year holidays, starting from May of the 6th year of Reiwa (2024).
Director of Yoi Omotesando Clinic
Plastic surgeon.
YOICHI ENDO
After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at Keio University, they went on to graduate from the Faculty of Medicine at Tokyo Jikei University. They served as a lecturer at Tokyo Jikei University, as well as the chief examining physician at the affiliated hospital's Sports Clinic. Following this, they worked as a part-time lecturer in the Second Physiology Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory. Subsequently, they established their own practice. Engaging in health management in the fields of cancer treatment and regenerative medicine through collaborative research with a biotech venture in the United States, they actively incorporate various diagnostic tests that can be performed through blood sampling, such as liquid biopsy (cancer cell diagnosis through blood tests) including CTC (Circulating Tumor Cells) examination, as well as blood-free DNA testing, urine-free DNA testing, and tumor marker testing, as tools for early cancer detection. They also conduct CTC genome analysis and provide advice based on genome analysis as a guide for second opinions on cancer treatment adaptation. Additionally, they perform Alzheimer's gene testing (Apoe testing, MCI testing) through blood sampling.
Member of the Board of Directors of the Hayabusa Medical Association. Clinical Professor in the Department of General Internal Medicine at St. Mariana Medical University. Specializing in internal medicine and dermatology (Doctor of Medicine).
JYUNYA MIZUKAMI
After working in multiple medical institutions including Tokyo Medical University Hospital, they decided to establish their own practice. They operate a visiting and outpatient clinic, providing a wide range of medical services rooted in the community, including health check-ups, preventive medicine, and pandemic response. They aim to create a symbiotic society where people live together and support each other in the community, not only attending to patients in front of them but also assisting citizens facing difficulties in social activities due to disabilities or dementia. They collaborate with other medical institutions and professionals to achieve this goal. Additionally, they serve as a member of the medical association to address the immediate concerns of citizens and work with the government to solve them, paving the way for a better community. Beyond the functions required in healthcare, they actively engage in social activities as a physician in the community. These efforts serve as a role model for ASEAN countries in developing social security systems and engaging in community activities centered around physicians. When ASEAN physicians take leadership in managing the health of their respective citizens from all perspectives, the activities of these grassroots doctors should be considered as a reference.
