Doctor introduction

Sachio Kuribayashi

Chairman of the Board, Midtown Clinic Medical Corporation

Certifications and Affiliations: Japan Radiological Society, Radiological Diagnostic Specialist
Biography: Graduated from Keio University School of Medicine
Former President of the Japan Radiological Society
Former President of the Asian Society of Cardiovascular Imaging (ASCI)

June 2024: Appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Midtown Clinic, a medical corporation

Junichi Taguchi

Tokyo Midtown Clinic Director and Health Check Center Director
Department in charge: Cardiology

Certifications and Affiliations: Board Certified Physician of General Internal Medicine by Japanese Society of Internal Medicine
Board Certified Cardiologist by Japanese Society of Cardioloy
Certified Clinical Geneticist
Board Certified Clinical Geneticist by Japan Society of Human Genetics
Visiting Professor, Tokyo Medical University
Japan-China Medical Exchange Center Director, etc.
Biography: 1984: Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo
1993 Studied abroad at the University of Washington (Seattle)
After working as an assistant at the University of Tokyo Hospital, a physician for the Imperial Household Agency, and an associate professor of cardiology at Tokai University Hachioji Hospital,
2007: Director of Tokyo Midtown Clinic
In 2010, he became the Director of the Tokyo Midtown Center for Advanced Medical Science and Technology
In May 2020, he was appointed as the Chief Director of Nihonbashi Muromachi Mitsui Tower Midtown Clinic.
May 2024: Appointed as the Chief Director of Tokyo Midtown Clinic

Hiroshi Ikenouchi

Director and Outpatient Care Manager, Tokyo Midtown Clinic
Department in charge: Cardiology

Certifications and Affiliations: Board Certified Physician of Internal Medicine and General Internal Medicine by Japanese Society of Internal Medicine
Japan Circulation Society Certified Specialist
Kanto-Koshinetsu Regional Council Member
Honorary Certified Specialist and Supervising Doctor of the Japanese Society of Cardiovascular Intervention and Therapeutics
Senior Clinical Cardiologist of the Japanese Society of Cardiology (FJCC)
Biography: 1983 Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo
1984: Department of Cardiology, Mitsui Memorial Hospital
1989: Studied abroad at the Department of Cardiology, University of Utah, Utah, USA
1992: Assistant professor at the Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Tokyo Hospital
1997: JR Tokyo General Hospital, Department of Cardiology
2002: Department of Cardiology, Kanto Central Hospital, Public School Mutual Aid Association
2005: Director of the ICU at Kanto Central Hospital, Public School Mutual Aid Association
2010: Chief of the Department of Cardiology, Japanese Red Cross Medical Center
2019-Present: Vice Director of the Japanese Red Cross Medical Center
May 2024: Appointed Director of Tokyo Midtown Clinic and Head of Outpatient Care

Miwako Watanabe

Tokyo Midtown Clinic Vice Director
Department in charge: General internal medicine

Certifications and Affiliations: Director of the Japanese Society of Anti-Aging Medicine
Council member of the Society for Cerebrovascular and Anti-Aging Research
Member of the Japanese Society for Apheresis
Biography: Graduated from Kitasato University School of Medicine in 1994. After working at Keio University Department of Internal Medicine and Eiju General Hospital,
2003: Chairman of Tokeikai Medical Corporation
2007: Director of Malicea Garden Clinic
2010: Began working at Tokyo Midtown Clinic
2011: Appointed Director of the Special Examination Room at Tokyo Midtown Clinic (concurrent post)
In 2022, he became the deputy director of Tokyo Midtown Clinic, a position he still holds today.

Toshiomi Kusano

Tokyo Midtown Clinic 
Department in charge: Gastroenterology

Certifications and Affiliations: Board Certified Surgeon by Japan Surgical Association
Board Certified Physician by Japanese Society of Gastroenterology
Board Certified Specialist by American College of Surgeons
Board Certified Specialist by Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
Biography: School of Medicine, Nagasaki University in 1975.
After serving as a surgical resident at the National Cancer Center, chief surgeon at the National Nagasaki Central Hospital, assistant professor of the First Department of Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of the Ryukyus, and visiting professor of surgery at the University of California, San Francisco, he became a permanent director of Tokyo Midtown Clinic in 2010.
He was appointed as the Chairman of the Midtown Clinic Medical Corporation in June 2011.

Ichiro Akagi

Tokyo Midtown Clinic 
Department in charge: Gastroenterology

Certifications and Affiliations: Japan Surgical Society Supervisor, Specialist, and Certified Doctor
Japan Society of Hepatology Supervisor and Specialist
Japan Gastroenterological Society instructor/specialist
Japan Society of Ultrasound in Medicine Supervisor and Specialist
Board Certified Specialist in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy by Japan Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society
Japan Esophageal Society certified physician
Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery Specialist
Gastrointestinal cancer surgical treatment certified physician
Japan Cancer Treatment Certified Physician
Japan Society of Laser Medicine Certified Doctor, Type 2
Completed a palliative care seminar for doctors involved in cancer treatment
Completed the Mammography Training Course at the NPO Seichu Organization
Tokyo Metropolitan Government designated doctor for intractable diseases
Special Researcher, Department of Molecular Anatomy, Nippon Medical University
Japanese Medical English Proficiency Test (Advanced Level)
ICLS (Immediate Cardiac Life Support) course certified doctor
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Medical Officer
ACLS Providers
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) active member
Editorial Board Member of Global Journal of Oncologist
Biography: Graduated from Nippon Medical School in 2001 and began working in the Department of Gastroenterological Surgery at Nippon Medical School Hospital.
In 2009, he graduated from the Graduate School of Organ Biology and Pathological Control Surgery at Nippon Medical School and obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree before moving to the United States.
2010: Worked at the US National Cancer Institute (NIH).
In 2015, he became Chief of the Surgery Department at Nippon Medical School Tama Nagayama Hospital, where he currently serves.

Yuri Mase

Tokyo Midtown Clinic 
Department of gynecology

Certifications and Affiliations: Certified Specialist by Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Certified Consultant by Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Japanese Society of Women's Health Care Specialist
Female Athlete Health Support Committee Seminar Completed
Completed training on palliative care for doctors involved in cancer treatment
Affiliated academic societies: Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Japan Society of Obstetric and Gynecologic Endoscopy
Japan Society of Perinatal and Neonatal Medicine
Japan Society of Women's Health
Biography: Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Nippon Medical School in 2003. After completing her residency in gynecology and obstetrics at Nippon Medical School Hospital, she worked in the obstetrics department at the perinatal center of Tokyo Metropolitan Sumida Hospital and in the gynecology and obstetrics department at Nippon Medical School Musashi-Kosugi Hospital.
Graduated from Nippon Medical School Graduate School in 2012. Obtained a Doctor of Medicine. Worked as an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Nippon Medical School Musashi-Kosugi Hospital.
From 2016 to 2020, he was a part-time lecturer in the Department of Women's Medicine and Obstetrics at Nippon Medical School Musashi-Kosugi Hospital.

Ikumi Genka

Tokyo Midtown Clinic
Department of Medicine: Infectious Diseases

Certifications and Affiliations: Doctor of Medicine
Certified Physician and Specialist by the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine
Certified Specialist by the Japanese Association of Infectious Diseases
ICD (Infection Control Doctor)
Biography: 1991 Graduated from Nihon University School of Medicine
Worked in the outpatient department of infectious disease and travel medicine at the National Center for Global Health and Medicine, where she currently works once a week.

Junko Sano

Tokyo Midtown Clinic 
Department in charge: Cardiology

Certifications and Affiliations: Specialist in General Internal Medicine
Cardiologist, Occupational Physician
Certified Physician in Health and Sports Medicine, Specialist in Comprehensive Medical Checkup

Makoto Tatewaki

Tokyo Midtown Clinic 
Department in charge: Gastroenterology

Certifications and Affiliations: Member of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine, the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, and the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
Biography: Graduated from Hyogo College of Medicine in 1988. Completed clinical training in internal medicine at the National Center for Global Health and Medicine.
Doctor of Medicine (University of Tokyo) in 1995.
1995, University of Michigan, USA.
In 2001, he studied abroad at DUKE University Medical Center.
Department of Internal Medicine, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Cancer Research Institute Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology, Cancer Institute Ariake Hospital.

Yuki Ohtake

Tokyo Midtown Clinic 
Department in charge: Gastroenterology

Certifications and Affiliations: Gastroenterologist
Endoscopy specialist
Certified Physician in Internal Medicine
Primary Care Specialist
Occupational Physician

Rikiya Fujimaki

Tokyo Midtown Clinic 
Department in charge: Cardiology

Certifications and Affiliations: Specialist in General Internal Medicine, Cardiologist
Specialist and Instructor in Comprehensive Medical Checkup

Hidetaka Ohkubo

Tokyo Midtown Clinic 
Department in charge: Gastroenterology

Certifications and Affiliations: Board Certified Specialist in General Internal Medicine by Japanese Society of Internal Medicine
Board Certified Specialist in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy by Japan Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society
Board Certified Gastroenterologist by Japan Gastroenterological Society
Board Certified Hepatologist by Japan Society of Hepatology
Biography: School of Medicine, Kyushu University in 2009
Residency at JCHO Kyushu Hospital (formely Kyushu Welfare Pension Hospital)
He has worked as a resident, fellow and medical officer in the gastroenterology department at the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital since 2011, up to his current position.

Yoshino Arai

Tokyo Midtown Clinic 
Department in charge: Diabetes internal medicine

Certifications and Affiliations: Board Certified Diabetes Specialist by Japan Diabetes Society
Board Certified Specialist in Internal Medicine and General Internal Medicine by Japan Society of Internal Medicine
Biography: 2001 Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Veterinary Medicine
2007 Graduated from Tsukuba University School of Medicine
2016 Graduated from the Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo
Engaged in clinical practice at the Public Showa Hospital, the University of Tokyo Hospital, and clinics in Tokyo.

Masamori Shimabuku

Tokyo Midtown Advanced Medical Research Institute chief

Certifications and Affiliations: Japanese Surgical Society Certified Surgical Physician
Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery Certified Gastroenterological Surgery Specialist
Biography: Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus in 1990
After serving as deputy chief of surgery at the University of the Ryukyus Hospital, Naha City Hospital, Northern District Medical Association Hospital, Shinkoga Hospital, and Tomigusuku Central Hospital
August 2015: Joined Tokyo Midtown Advanced Medical Research Institute
2020: Become Vice Director of the Tokyo Midtown Institute of Advanced Medical Research
2024: Appointed Director of Tokyo Midtown Advanced Medical Research Institute

Tomoko Kamishima

Tokyo Midtown Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Noage Director

Certifications and Affiliations: Doctor of Medicine
Biography: Graduated from Niigata University School of Medicine in 1992. Completed graduate school at Niigata University in 1996.
After serving as head of the dermatology department at Toho University School of Medicine Omori Hospital, Tochigi Cancer Center, and Kamakura Hospital Foundation
Since August 2016, he has worked at Noage Dermatology and Plastic Surgery at Tokyo Midtown.
In May 2018, he became director of Noage Dermatology and Plastic Surgery at Tokyo Midtown.

Chie Hirabe

Tokyo Midtown Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Noage
Department: Dermatology

Biography: After graduating from the Toyama University School of Medicine in 2003, he joined the Dermatology Department at Kyushu University Hospital.
He gained clinical experience at the National Hospital Organization Fukuoka Hospital and the National Public Service Mutual Aid Association Hamanomachi Hospital.
Since December 2008, he has worked at Noage Dermatology and Plastic Surgery in Tokyo Midtown.

Kuni Nakamura

Tokyo Midtown Dental Clinic Director

Certifications and Affiliations: Dentist license
Doctor of Dentistry
Clinical training supervising dentist
Japanese Orthodontic Association
Public Interest Incorporated Association Tokyo Minato-ku Azabu Akasaka Dental Association
Director and Executive Officer of Midtown Clinic, Medical Corporation
Biography: Graduated from Meikai University School of Dentistry
Joined the Department of Orthodontics at Nihon University College of Dentistry
Joined Matsumoto Dental University, General Dental Research Institute
Eastman Dental Institute of University College London,University of London, in the UK
International Center For Excellence in Dentistry in the UK

Eriko Iida

Tokyo Midtown Dental Clinic
Department: General dentistry

Certifications and Affiliations: Clinical training supervising dentist
Biography: Graduated from Tokyo Dental College
Tokyo Dental College Suidobashi Hospital General Dentistry
Working at a cosmetic dentistry practice in Tokyo