Medical review

Dr. Yoshitomo Chihara

Director, Norris Beauty Clinic

After working as a urologist in general hospitals and clinics, with research in reconstructive techniques and molecular pathology, he moved into cosmetic clinical practice. He values counselling that respects patients' wishes alongside clear explanations as a physician.

Qualifications

• Licensed physician (insurer physician)
• Certified occupational physician, Japan Medical Association
• Ph.D., Nara Medical University
• Qualified for post-mortem examination
• Designated physician under Article 15-1 of the Physically Disabled Persons Welfare Act (kidney, bladder, or rectal dysfunction)

Career

• 1999 Resident, Department of Urology, Nara Medical University
• 2000 Medical staff, Department of Urology, Takko-kai Takoh General Hospital
• 2001 Graduate school, Nara Medical University
• 2005 Medical staff, Department of Urology, Nara Medical University
• 2006 Medical staff, Department of Urology, Nara Hospital (at the time)
• 2006 Medical staff, Department of Urology, Nara Hospital (at the time)
• 2007 Postdoctoral researcher, Norris Cancer Center, University of Southern California
• 2009 Section chief, Division of Pathology, National Cancer Center (at the time)
• 2010 Lecturer, Department of Molecular Pathology, Nara Medical University
• 2015 Director, Department of Urology, Saiseikai Chuwa Hospital
• 2019 Director, Sakae Central Clinic (now Amore Clinic)
• Jan 2022– Opened Norris Beauty Clinic, serving as Director

Societies

The Japanese Society for Regenerative Medicine

Review scope

Reviews medical wording in articles on regenerative medicine and stem cells, distinctions between research stages and treatment, and explanations of risks, alternatives, and costs. Review does not guarantee any individual treatment's effect or safety.

Each article page records its review date and scope. Listing societies or qualifications never means recommending any specific treatment, institution, or product.