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Greetings
In 2001, I graduated from Nagasaki University School of Medicine and joined the Department of Ophthalmology at Kyushu University. After earning my doctorate in immunology, I moved to Boston, USA, where I engaged in research on refractory ocular inflammatory diseases. Upon returning to Japan, I resumed my work at Kyushu University and its affiliated hospitals, focusing mainly on the care and research of uveitis and other ocular inflammatory diseases. From 2015, I was in charge of a branch of Hayashi Eye Clinic, providing community eye care in Nishi Ward, Fukuoka, and the Itoshima area. In October 2018, I opened Takeru Eye Clinic on the second floor of Fine Garden Takatori, in the “Takatori Shopping Street” section of the “Sazae-san Street” shopping street that connects Nishijin and Fujisaki subway stations. Drawing on the academic knowledge I have built up, I strive to provide accurate diagnoses and easy-to-understand explanations. Please feel free to consult me about any concern regarding your eyes.
Takeru Yoshimura, M.D., Ph.D.
Takeru Yoshimura, M.D., Ph.D.
Board-certified ophthalmologist, Japanese Ophthalmological Society
Ph.D. in Medicine (Kyushu University)
Born in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture
* LINE messages are delivered directly to me.
Career
2001 Graduated from Nagasaki University School of Medicine; joined the Department of Ophthalmology, Kyushu University
2001 Department of Ophthalmology, Yamaguchi University Hospital
2002 Department of Ophthalmology, Kyushu University Hospital
2003 Division of Immune Regulation, Medical Institute of Bioregulation, Kyushu University
2007 Department of Ophthalmology, Fukuoka Red Cross Hospital
2007 Schepens Eye Research Institute, Harvard Medical School, USA
2009 Department of Surgery, Boston Children’s Hospital, USA
2011 Department of Ophthalmology, Kyushu University
2013 Department of Ophthalmology, Fukuoka Dental College
2015 Hayashi Eye Clinic (Kyudai Gakkentoshi branch)
2018 Opened Takeru Eye Clinic
Licenses and certifications
Medical license (Japan)
Ph.D. in Medicine (Kyushu University)
Board-certified ophthalmologist, Japanese Ophthalmological Society
Certified occupational physician, Japan Medical Association
Clinical training supervisor certified by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Designated physician under Article 15 of the Act on Welfare of Physically Disabled Persons (visual impairment)
Physician certified to assess assistive devices for the visually impaired (completed the FY2018 training course)
Certified physician for botulinum toxin (Botox) treatment
Certified physician for orthokeratology
Designated physician for intractable diseases (Act on Medical Care for Patients with Intractable Diseases)
Completed the capsular tension ring (CTR) training course
Professional memberships
Japanese Ophthalmological Society
Japanese Ocular Inflammation Society
Japanese Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology
Japanese Society for Immunology
Japan Society for Clinical Immunology
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
International Ocular Immunology Society (IOIS)
Awards
2011 Academic Encouragement Award, Japanese Ocular Inflammation Society
2007 Naito Foundation Grant for Overseas Research (Naito Foundation)
2007 Sumitomo Life Overseas Medical Research Grant (Sumitomo Life Welfare Foundation)
2007 International Research Grant, Kyushu University School of Medicine Alumni Association
2006 ARVO Santen Award (travel grant), and others
Community and social activities
School physician (Saito, Uchihama, Imajuku and Iikura Elementary Schools; Susenji and Meinohama Junior High Schools)
Occupational physician (Fukuoka School for the Deaf; Fukuoka Occupational Health Support Center)
Director, Takatori Shopping Street Promotion Association (Nishijin shopping streets / Sazae-san Street)
Director, Fukuoka Block Ophthalmologists’ Association (Fukuoka Prefecture Ophthalmologists’ Association), and others
Satoko Yoshimura, M.D.
Board-certified ophthalmologist, Japanese Ophthalmological Society
Graduated from Saga Medical School (now Saga University Faculty of Medicine)
Department of Ophthalmology, Yamaguchi University Hospital
Department of Ophthalmology, Yamaguchi Prefectural Central Hospital
Department of Ophthalmology, Tokuyama Central Hospital
Hayashi Eye Hospital
Sakka Eye Clinic (current)
(* A senior colleague from Dr. Takeru Yoshimura’s residency days.)
Designations
National Health Insurance medical institution
Health insurance medical institution
Designated medical institution for workers’ accident compensation insurance
Designated medical institution under the Public Assistance Act
Designated medical institution for general diseases of atomic bomb survivors
Designated medical institution for intractable diseases
Designated medical institution for chronic pediatric diseases of specified categories
Designated medical institution for tuberculosis
Links
Japanese Ophthalmological Society
http://www.nichigan.or.jp
Japanese Ocular Inflammation Society
http://jois.umin.jp
Department of Ophthalmology, Kyushu University
http://www.eye.med.kyushu-u.ac.jp
Alumni – Schepens Eye Research Institute
http://www.schepens.harvard.edu/alumni/
Alumni – D’Amato lab, Children’s Hospital Boston
https://damatolab.com/alumni
Research achievements (in English)
https://goo.gl/RySoj2
https://takeru-eye.com/research-achievements/
Our concept
Accurate care and clear explanations
← Growth and potential: our forward-looking medical staff continue to improve themselves across a wide range of fields, and we build clinic facilities that let us convey increasingly advanced and complex eye care in a simple, accessible way.
Care you can feel at ease with
← Connection: we provide sincere care in a comfortable environment that is easy to visit, and maintain good relationships with other healthcare professionals so that our patients receive the medical or surgical treatment they need.
A happy workplace
← Gratitude and respect: by keeping our staff healthy in body and mind, we can meet everyone with warmth and kindness.
There is no seniority-based hierarchy here.
I sometimes play the piano.
You are welcome to come and listen.
I was invited to perform at the reception of the Kyushu Ophthalmological Society meeting on May 27. Thank you.
https://www.congre.co.jp/kyugan2023/konshin/index.html
Colleagues in ophthalmology, I hope you enjoy it!
