Doctor’s
Director Hirohisa Okame / Hirohisa Okame
After graduating from Nihon University School of Medicine and obtaining a doctoral degree (Mh.D), he served as Head of the Gastrointestinal Surgery Outpatient Department at Nihon University School of Medicine and Head of Surgery at Tsudanuma Central General Hospital. Subsequently, he worked as a clinical physician specializing in dendritic cell therapy for cancer treatment at a cancer immunotherapy clinic in Tokyo, and after serving as director of a membership-based comprehensive medical checkup facility, he is now Director of THE PREVENTION CLINIC TOKYO, where he is engaged in treatments incorporating cancer immunotherapy and recurrence prevention.
[Specialties] Gastrointestinal surgery, regenerative medicine, anti-aging
[Supervising Physician / Specialist]
Board-certified specialist and instructor, Japan Surgical Society
Board-certified specialist and instructor, Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery
Certified physician for gastrointestinal cancer surgery, Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery
[Affiliated Societies]
Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society
Japan Society of Cancer Therapy
Japan Society of Coloproctology
Japanese Society of Gastroenterology
Japanese Society of Gastrointestinal Diseases
Japan Society for Endoscopic Surgery
Japan Clinical Surgery Society
Chief Medical Director Norimasa Tsukada / Norimasa Tsukada
Conducted research on lung cancer treatment at Keio University Department of Thoracic Surgery and served as Head of Respiratory Department at Kawasaki Municipal Hospital. With extensive clinical experience as a board-certified surgeon, he later participated in the establishment and operation of multiple membership-based clinics. In the healthcare field, he also worked at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. As Medical Director at CLINIC 9ru, THE PREVENTION CLINIC TOKYO, and BiOSTYLE CLINIC, he engages in advanced medical care, while also serving as a specially appointed professor at Shinshu University, participating in cutting-edge interdisciplinary research.
[Specialties] Regenerative medicine, aesthetic internal medicine and dermatology, anti-aging medicine, sports medicine
[Certifications / Affiliations]
Representative Director, Wellcare General Incorporated Association
Chief Medical Director, Five Star Medical Club
Director, Next Generation Absorption Research Association
Visiting Professor, Shinshu University
Board-certified specialist, Japan Surgical Society
Board-certified specialist, Japanese Society of Anti-Aging Medicine
President and CEO, Health Medical Coaching Co., Ltd.
Bunri Synergy Society
Japanese Society of Clinical Sports Medicine
[Career]
Keio University School of Medicine Department of Thoracic Surgery (clinical practice and research on cryoablation therapy for lung cancer), Deputy Chief Physician at Kawasaki Hospital Department of Thoracic Surgery, participated in the establishment of membership-based clinics, and engaged in both general and preventive medicine. Based on insights gained from extensive experience ranging from frontline clinical practice to cutting-edge medical research, he was appointed Chief Medical Director of 5 Star Medical Club, which is dedicated to regenerative medicine and anti-aging through advanced medical care. Graduated from Teikyo University School of Medicine.
Chief Medical Advisor Harufumi Kato / Harufumi Kato
Known as the pioneer of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for early lung cancer and a leading authority in cellular medicine. Served as Professor and Chair of the First Department of Surgery and Vice President at Tokyo Medical University, and was also active as Director of the Clinical Proteome Center. He has served as President of the International Academy of Cytology and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, as well as Chairman of the Japanese Society of Clinical Cytology and President of the Annual Meeting of the Japan Lung Cancer Society. He has received numerous awards both domestically and internationally, beginning with the Japanese Society of Clinical Cytology Award in 1986, as well as many international honors. He has also worked as an expert for governmental agencies, contributing to the advancement of medical research and medical technology. After graduating from Tokyo Medical University, he pursued graduate studies there and also studied abroad at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.
[Specialties]
Thoracic surgery, photodynamic therapy, lung cancer treatment
[Affiliated Societies]
President, International Academy of Cytology; President, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer; Chairman, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer; President, International Society for Bronchology; Chairman, Japan Medical Society; Chairman, Japanese Society of Clinical Cytology; President, Annual Meeting of the Japan Lung Cancer Society; Chairman, Japan Lung Cancer Society; Councilor and Director, Japan Surgical Society; Councilor and Director, Japanese Association for Chest Surgery; Councilor and Director, Japan Society for Respiratory Endoscopy; Delegate, Japanese Respiratory Society; Councilor, Japanese Society of Medical Oncology; Councilor and Director, Japan Society of Clinical Oncology; Chairman, Japan Society for Laser Medicine; President, International Society for Laser Medicine; President, International Photodynamic Association; Chairman, Japanese Society for Clinical Proteomics; President, Japanese Photodynamic Society, among others
[Awards]
1986 Japanese Society of Clinical Cytology Award, 1997 Ikeda Award (Japan Society for Bronchology),
1998 Goldblatt Award (International Academy of Cytology, USA),
1999 Distinguished Fellow Award (International Academy of Chest Physicians, USA),
2005 “von Tappeiner” Medal (International Photodynamic Association, Germany),
2005 IASLC Merit Award (International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, USA),
2007 Japan Medical Association Merit Award
2017 Song Eum Prize (Korea)
2019 Gold Medal Award (International Photodynamic Association, USA)
[Career]
Graduated from Tokyo Medical University, completed graduate school at the same university, studied at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, served as Vice President of Tokyo Medical University, and Director of the Clinical Proteome Center at Tokyo Medical University
Chief Advisor for MRI Image Analysis Taro Takahara
Devised the whole-body MRI “DWIBS method (Diffusion-Weighted Whole Body Imaging with Background Body Signal Suppression).” Successfully achieved the world’s first visualization of peripheral nerves, published in the medical journal “NEJM.”
Trained in the Department of Pediatrics at Keio University School of Medicine and in the Department of Radiology at Dokkyo Medical University. Became a radiologist at St. Marianna University School of Medicine.
Served as Assistant at the Department of Radiology, Kyorin University School of Medicine; Lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging, Tokai University School of Medicine; Visiting Associate Professor at the Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht (Netherlands); then became Professor at Tokai University. Graduated from Akita University School of Medicine.
【Specialties】Radiology, MRI, Diffusion-weighted imaging / DWIBS method
【Career】
After graduating from Akita University School of Medicine, published a textbook on MRI (MRI Freely and Easily) as a radiologist.
In 2004, attracted attention for devising whole-body MRI (DWIBS method) and was invited to Utrecht University in the Netherlands. His original paper has been cited over 1,000 times.
Worked for four years as a full staff member and visiting associate professor for ultra-high-field (7 Tesla) MRI.
In 2009, succeeded in the world’s first whole-body MR-neurography imaging and was published in New England Journal of Medicine.
Returned to Japan in 2010 and assumed current position. In recent years, devised “painless MRI breast cancer screening” (DWIBS Search) using the DWIBS method and established a venture company.
Advisor, Cell Processing Center Yasufumi Murakami
Graduated from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Tokyo, and completed the doctoral program at its Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences). After working at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and RIKEN, he became Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Industrial Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science in 1999. Specializing in drug discovery science, molecular biology, and immunology, he has led research spanning from basic science to clinical application for many years. Starting from tumor virus research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, he has consistently promoted the exploration of therapeutic target molecules, development of antibody production technologies, and research and development of antibody drugs. He has world-leading achievements in diagnostic and therapeutic antibody fields, including approximately 700 types of research reagent antibodies. Conducts broad research in regenerative medicine, drug discovery science, molecular biology, and immunology.
Medical Advisor Toshihiko Shimizu
A leading authority in headache treatment. Known in the media as a physician who sees approximately 200 patients per day (6,000 per month) in a headache outpatient clinic, attracting patients from across Japan whose headaches could not be cured at other hospitals. Actively engaged in raising awareness about headache relief through TV and magazines, and also served as an advisor to the “Japan Chronic Headache Friends Association,” a group for patients suffering from chronic headaches and their families.
Certified physician of the Japan Neurosurgical Society. Served as executive and auditor of the Japanese Headache Society; currently a certified instructor of the same society. Visiting Professor, Department of Neurosurgery (Headache Clinic), Tokyo Women’s Medical University. Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, Dokkyo Medical University. Completed graduate studies at Tokyo Women’s Medical University.
【Specialties】
Neurosurgery, Headache treatment
【Instructor / Specialist Qualifications】
Certified Instructor, Japanese Headache Society
Board-certified Neurosurgeon, Japan Neurosurgical Society
Certified Physician, U.S. National Headache Foundation
Director, Grief Care Partner Association
Councilor, Complex Medical Engineering (CME)
【Career】
Graduated from Nippon Medical School. Completed graduate studies at Tokyo Women’s Medical University, obtained Doctor of Medicine
Served as Lecturer at Tokyo Women’s Medical University Neurosurgery Headache Clinic and Lecturer at Dokkyo Medical University Neurology,
Since 2011, Visiting Professor at Tokyo Women’s Medical University Neurosurgery Headache Clinic; Clinical Associate Professor at Dokkyo Medical University Neurology (concurrent)
Physician Gotaro Kojima
Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, and completed a doctoral program at the University of London. Engaged in both medical research and clinical practice domestically and internationally, providing care based on evidence-based medicine. Specializes in medical approaches aimed at early detection and early intervention of diseases, with a focus on the importance of preventive medicine. Currently provides personalized preventive healthcare at THE PREVENTION CLINIC TOKYO based on individual lifestyle and risk factors, practicing medicine that emphasizes long-term health maintenance and quality of life. Specializes in internal medicine and geriatrics.
Physician Ryoki Ohinata
Graduated from Nippon Medical School in 2001, completed training in surgery at Tokyo Metropolitan Komagome Hospital (Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center). Currently works at a metropolitan hospital, handling emergency cases, gastrointestinal endoscopy, and mentoring junior doctors as Chief Surgeon. An expert in gastrointestinal diseases and cancer in general. Has performed over 1,000 surgeries in the field of gastrointestinal cancer, particularly gastric cancer. Holds a technical certification in laparoscopic surgery, a highly difficult qualification with an approximate pass rate of 20% among surgical specialists. Established a corporation in 2018, engaging in healthcare-related product sales and consulting, and also serves as an occupational physician for companies such as Pasona Group Inc., Pasona Art Now Inc., and Benefit One Inc. Currently serves concurrently as a physician at Clinic 9ru and Prevention Clinic (VIP Health Check Center).