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Message from the CEO

Hello, I am Dr. Irino of Irino Clinic Inc.
I suppose that many of you browsing this website have been experiencing some type of “dizziness”, or trying to find more about “dizziness”.

More than one out of every five people in Japan experience some kind of “dizziness”. However, the reality is that its cause varies and symptom relief treatment alone hardly improves conditions. Many of our patients had visited more than two other hospitals or clinics before visiting our clinic, and this fact shows the difficulty of getting right treatment.

I believe the reason for the increase in unsatisfied patients is that there are many unknown factors surrounding dizziness, and its cause has not been found in most cases except for some.
In my daily medical practice, I try to consider the background of each patient, and look for the hidden clues for the treatment. We do not only try to identify organic disorders, but also try to treat each patient catering to their individual conditions. So you can be at ease to visit us.

We also offer various health examinations and treatments of the three major diseases, myocardial infarction, stroke, and malignant tumor. Please feel free to consult anything with us.
I am sure that we can be your help. I am looking forward to your visit.

Hiroaki Irino, MD, CEO

Education / Experience

Oct. 1, 2009
Present Irino Clinic Inc.
Jun. 1, 2004 – Sep. 30, 2009
Cardiovascular Department 1 at Independent Administrative Institution, National Hospital Organization Osaka Minami Medical Center
Jun. 1, 2001 – May. 31, 2004
Resident of Cardiovascular Department at Independent Administrative Institution, National Hospital Organization Osaka Minami Medical Center
Jun. 1, 1999 – May. 31, 2001
Cardiovascular Department at Sanseikai Kawachi General Hospital
Apr. 1 – May. 31, 1999
Internship at Osaka University Hospital
Apr. 1, 1999
Entered Internal Medicine Department 1 at Osaka University
1998
Graduated from Hyogo College of Medicine

Qualification / Position / Specialty

Yoshiyuki Kakiuchi, PhD

Dizziness specialist, certified by the Japan Society for Equilibrium Research Sports Health Physician, certified by the Japan Medical Association (No. 1000287) Certified by the Japan Medical Association, Continuing Medical Education (No. 2711000007) Certified director, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), Osaka, the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine .

Affiliation: the Japanese Circulation Society, the Japanese College of Cardiology, the Japan Society for Equilibrium Research 2011-2014 Excellent medical specialist by Doctor of Doctors Network.

Hobbies and Interests

I have broad but shallow interests in anything and everything, and like to explore them myself. At present, I am interested in playing golf, hot springs, and travel to refresh myself. When I have a chance, I like to go to a baseball game and also like going to concerts.

Toru Kobayashi, MD

Education / Experience

Apr. 2004 Present Cardiology Dept., Irino Clinic, Inc.
Cardiovascular specialist, surgical specialist
Also, work for Nakamura Clinic
Work experience prior to Irino Clinic, Inc. and Nakamura Clinic as follows

Head of Cardiovascular Surgeon Department at Osaka Medical Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Diseases
Head of Circulatory Dynamics Department at Osaka Medical Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Diseases
Thoracic Surgery Department at University of Southern California in US
Surgery Department at Osaka Rosai Hospital
Surgery Department at Kawasaki Hospital
Surgery Department 1 at Osaka University
1967 Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Osaka University

Message to our patients

Toru Kobayashi, MD

I practice cardiology for outpatients.
If you are concerned about heart disease such as angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, valvular disease, cardiomyopathy or arrhythmia, or about blood pressure, aorta, or lower limb blood vessels, or looking for a family doctor with whom you can consult anything about, please feel free to visit us.

Takahiko Saida, PhD

Education / Experience

Director of the Pan-Asian Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis
Honorary Director of Center for Brain-Neuromuscular in Kansai at National Hospital
Organization Utano Hospital Adviser for Neurology Department at Kyoto Min-iren Chuo Hospital
Director of International Multiple Sclerosis Forum
Medical Adviser for National Multiple Sclerosis Society and its Kansai Regional Office
Medical Adviser for Japan Multiple Sclerosis Society

I was born in Sumiyoshi, Osaka. Graduated from Kagawa Prefectural Marugame High School, and the Faculty of Medicine, Kyoto University. After completing the training at Department of Neurosurgery of Kyoto University Hospital, I received clinical training at Department of Neurology, Neurological Institute of Kyushu University Graduate School of Medicine. After conducting the research of multiple sclerosis at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, I moved to University of Pennsylvania in US where I continued the research, and after having served as an associate professor, I came back to Japan. I now serve as Director at National Hospital Organization Utano Hospital where I have been working for a long period of time.

During the above period, I also served as an Associate Professor of Virus Division of Institute for Virus Research at Kyoto University, Visiting Professor of University of Pennsylvania in US, and Visiting Professor of the University of British Columbia in Canada.

At present, I serve as adviser for Neurology Department at Kyoto Min-iren Chuo Hospital, and Director of “Kansai Multiple Sclerosis Center” at Irino Clinic Inc. Together with other doctors, we have treated about one thousand multiple sclerosis patients, which is the maximum number of patients in Japan, at both hospital and clinic.

I still continue the research for the treatment of multiple sclerosis and the activities of providing information while serving as Director of the Pan-Asian Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (PACTRIMS), and Director of Non-profit Organization, Research Institute for Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis.

Takahiko Saida, PhD

I served as chairperson of the Annual Meeting of Japanese Society of National Medical Services, chairperson of the Japanese Society for Neuroimmunology, chairperson of Kyoto Hospital Assn., and others in the past.

Related Sites

Dr. Sida Web page (Japanese)
MS Net Japan (Japanese)

Masahide Omichi, PhD

Education / Experience

Apr. 2010 Deputy Director, Osaka Medical College Hospital
Oct. 2006 Director, Perinatal Center at Osaka Medical College Hospital
Apr. 2006 Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, the Faculty of Medicine at Osaka Medical College
Jul. 2004 Lecturer, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, the Faculty of Medicine at Osaka University
Apr. 2002 Lecturer, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, the Faculty of Medicine at Yamagata University
Apr. 1999 In-house lecturer, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, the Faculty of Medicine at Osaka University
Dec. 1995 Assistant professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, the Faculty of Medicine at Osaka University
Apr. 1994 Medical Staff, Perinatology and Gynecology Division at National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center
Jul. 1990 Researcher, Physiology Department at University of Michigan in US
Apr. 1984 Entered Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, the Faculty of Medicine at Osaka University
Mar. 1984 Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Osaka Medical College

Member of

Masahide Omichi, PhD

The Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (director), the Japan society of Gynecologic Oncology (executive director), Japanese Gynecologic Oncology Group (director), Japan Society of Gynecologic and Obstetric Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Therapy (director), Japan Society of Gynecological and Obstetrical Surgery (director), the Society for the Study of Gynecology and Osteoporosis (director) Japanese Breast Society for Gynecologists and Obstetricians (director/branch manager), Japan Society of Reproductive Endocrinology (director), Japan Society for Immunology of Reproduction (director), the Japanese Association for Gender-Specific Medicine (director) Japan Society of Clinical Oncology (delegate), tentative instructor of Japan Society of Clinical Oncology, The Japan Society for Menopause and Women’s Health (councilor), the Japan Endocrine Society (delegate), the Japan Society for Reproductive Medicine

Qualification / Specialty

Apr. 2008 Certified doctor for cancer treatment
Jan. 2007 Certified as a medical specialist by the Japan Society of Gynecologic Oncology
Aug. 1996 Designated doctor under Maternal Health Act
Oct. 1994 Certified doctor for the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Tadashi Kitahara, PhD

Education / Experience

May 2014 Professor, Department of Otolaryngology
– Head and Neck Surgery at Nara Medical University
Apr. 2011 Clinical associate professor of Department of Otolaryngology
– Head and Neck Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Osaka University
Apr. 2010 Director, Department of Otolaryngology at Osaka Rosai Hospital
Apr. 2008 Lecturer, Department of Otolaryngology
– Head and Neck Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Osaka University
Apr. 2002 Researcher, Department of Otolaryngology at University of Pittsburg in US
Oct. 2001 Assistant professor, Department of Otolaryngology
– Head and Neck Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Osaka University
Apr. 1997 Medical Staff, Department of Otolaryngology at Osaka Rosai Hospital
Mar. 1997 Completed the doctoral degree at Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University
Jun. 1992 Medical Intern at Osaka University Hospita
Mar. 1992 Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Osaka University
Mar. 1995 Graduated from Osaka Prefectural Shijonawate High School

Research History

Apr. 2011 – 2014 Partial researcher of Study Research Teams of Vestibular Function Abnormal Special Diseases designated by Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Apr. 1999 – 2002 Research fellow of Study Research Teams of Vestibular Function Abnormal Special Diseases designated by Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Apr. 1995 – 1997 Research fellow of Japan Society for the Promotion of Science designated by the Ministry of Education, Science, Sports, and Technology

Specialty

Tadashi Kitahara, PhD

Otology, neuro-otology, vertigo (equilibrium) medicine

Medical specialist / Certified doctor

Medical specialist, the Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Society of Japan Inc. Medical specialist / councilor, the Japan Society for Equilibrium Research Councilor, the Japan Otological Society Councilor, Japanese Association for Disaster Medicine Designated doctor under article 15 of the Physically Disabled Persons Welfare Act Member of the Barany Society (the International Society for Neuro-Otology) Member of American Neurotology Society

Awards

Oct. 2007 Received the Politzer Prize for clinical research from Polizer Society
(the International Society for Otologic Surgery and Science)
Jun. 2006 Received the prize for encouraging young scientist from the Barany Society
(the International Society for Neuro-Otology)
Sep. 2000 Received the Director’s Prize from Osaka Rosai Hospital
Nov. 1997 Received the Best Poster Prize from the Japan Society for Equilibrium Research

Book

Oct. 2007 Memai no Machiai Shitu (waiting room of vertigo clinic) published by Kanahara Shuppan

Masayoshi Kawabata, MD

Education / Experience

Aug. 2016 – Present Irino Clinic Inc.
Jul. 2003 – Jul. 2015 Internal Medicine Department at Tanakakitanoda Hospital
May 2002 – Jun. 2003 Cardiovascular Internal Medicine Department at Osaka Kaisei Hospital
Jun. 1998 – May 2002 Cardiovascular Internal Medicine Department at Osaka Rosai Hospital
Jun. 1997 – May 1998 Cardiovascular Internal Medicine Department at Kansai Rosai Hospital
Jun. 1994 – May 1997 Clinical trainee at Osaka Rosai Hospital
Mar. 1994 Entered Internal Medicine Department 1 at Osaka University Hospital
Apr. 1993 Entered Plastic Surgery Department at Osaka Medical College Hospital
Mar. 1993 Graduated from Hyogo College of Medicine

Member of

Masayoshi Kawabata, MD

The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine
The Japanese Circulation Society
The Japanese College of Cardiology
The Japan Society for Equilibrium Research

Message to our patients

I practice internal medicine in general.
Please feel free to ask about any conditions that you are concerned about.

Terumasa Higashi, MD

Education / Experience

1980 – Present Irino Clinic Inc.
Work experience prior to Irino Clinic, Inc. is as follows:
Professor, the faculty of Nursing Department, Senri Kinran University (2010 – 2012 doubled as vice principal)
Associate professor, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University
Associate professor, Osaka University College of Bio-Medical Technology
Assistant professor, Department of Physiology 1 at the Faculty of Medicine, Osaka University
Medical staff, Department of Internal Medicine 2 at Hyogo College of Medicine
Medical staff, Department of Internal Medicine 2 at the Faculty of Medicine, Osaka University
1973 Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Osaka University

Qualification

Terumasa Higashi, MD

Health and sports doctor certified by the Japan Medical Association
Sports doctor authorized by Japan Sports Association
Former sports counselor for Japan Olympic Committee
Former national team doctor for Japan Table Tennis Association

Specialty Field / Related Field

Internal medicine in general
Health and sports medicine
Community Health Nursing, Home Care Nursing, Gerontological Nursing

Research and Education Activities

Book: Kenko Sports Seiri-gaku (Health and Sports Physiology) published by Medical Science Center
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
(scientific research of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
2011 - 2014 Tele-fitness of the elderly for health promotion and regional community formation
2007 - 2009 A method for supporting at-home fitness exercise guidance and at-home nursing care for the elders.
Video-based simple measurement system

Takashi Matsunaga, PhD

Education / Experience

2002 Adviser, Irino Clinic. Inc.
2002 Honorary Director of Hoshigaoka Medical Center
1999 Honorary Professor of Nara Medical University
1998 Director, Hoshigaoka Medical Center
1996 Director, Nara Medical University Hospital
1980 Professor, Department of Otolaryngology at Nara Medical University
1976 Head of Department of Otolaryngology at Kansai Rosai Hospital
1971 Lecturer, Osaka University
1966 Assistant to professor, Osaka University
1960 Department of Otolaryngology at Osaka University
1959 Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Osaka University

Position

Takashi Matsunaga, PhD

Medical specialist of the Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Society of Japan Inc. (No. 02011)
Professional member of the Japan Society for Equilibrium Research (No. 8)

Akinori Kondo, PhD

Education / Experience

2000 Chief of Research Institute of Neurovascular Decompression, Center of Brain,
Spinal Code and Nerve at Shiroyama Hospital
1998 Director, Takeda Hospital
1990 Vice Director, Department of Neurosurgery at Kitano Hospital
1984 Head of Department of Neurosurgery at Kitano Hospital
1983 Head of Department of Neurosurgery at Shizuoka General Hospital
1966 – 1969 Department of Neurology, Wayne State University, Michigan
1959 Entered Araki Surgical Department at Kyoto University
1958 Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Kyoto University

Position

Akinori Kondo, PhD

Councilor, the Japan Neurosurgical Society
Councilor, the Japanese Society of Neurology
Councilor, the Japan Stroke Society

Hironori Ueda, PhD

Education / Experience

Jan. 2009 Specially appointed associate professor,
Department of Molecular Endocrinology at Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University
Jan. 2006 Researcher, Department of Medicine at Stanford University in US
Jan. 2003 Researcher, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute in US
Nov. 1999 Researcher, Department of Medicine at University of Cambridge in UK
Jul. 1997 Senior Medical Staff, Osaka University Hospital (in charge of outpatients with)
Mar. 1995 Completed the doctoral degree, Department of Internal Medicine at Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University Received Doctor of Medical Science Degree
Apr. 1991 Department of Internal Medicine 4 at Osaka University Research Institute of Diabetes and Metabolism
Mar. 1991 Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Osaka University

Affiliated Academic Societies

Hironori Ueda, PhD

The Japan Endocrine Society, the Japan Diabetes Society
American Society for Cell Biology, American Diabetes Association
URL: http://apprentice.jpn.org/hp/research-ueda.html