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Dr. Sugawara Michihito
Board-Certified Neurosurgeon | Preventive & Healthy Aging Medicine
With nearly three decades of clinical experience, Dr. Sugawara is a board-certified neurosurgeon dedicated to providing highly personalized medical care with a strong focus on prevention, early detection, and long-term well-being.
After graduating from Kyorin University School of Medicine, Dr.Sugawara pursued a career in neurosurgery, gaining extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and life-threatening neurological conditions, including subarachnoid hemorrhage, ischemic stroke, and other cerebrovascular emergencies.
Working at the front line of emergency medicine profoundly shaped his approach to patient care. Having treated patients at the most critical moments of illness, he came to believe that some of the most important medical care should begin before serious disease develops.
During his career, Dr. Sugawara also managed a high-volume outpatient practice, at times seeing approximately 1,500 patient visits per month. This experience reinforced his conviction that truly meaningful medicine requires more than efficiency: it requires careful attention, clinical responsibility, and an understanding of each patient as an individual.
A More Personal Approach to Advanced Medical Care
In June 2015, Dr.Sugawara established his clinic in Hachioji, Tokyo, with a clear vision: to combine the accessibility and personal attention of a private clinic with advanced diagnostic capabilities typically associated with major hospitals.
The clinic is intentionally intimate in scale, allowing Dr. Sugawara to remain closely involved in each patient’s care while utilizing sophisticated diagnostic technology for comprehensive assessment and early detection.
His medical philosophy extends beyond the treatment of existing disease. Drawing upon his expertise in neurosurgery, cerebrovascular medicine, sports medicine, preventive medicine, and healthy aging, he seeks to identify potential health risks at an early stage and help patients preserve their health, independence, and quality of life for years to come.
For Dr. Sugawara, medicine is not simply about treating illness.
It is about understanding the individual, anticipating risk, and doing everything medically possible to protect what matters most: the patient’s future health and quality of life.
■ Our Philosophy
“Everything We Do Is for You.”
あなたのために、できることを。
Every consultation begins with the individual.
We believe exceptional medical care requires not only expertise and advanced technology, but also trust, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to each patient.
Our goal is to provide thoughtful, discreet, and highly personalized medical care—designed around your health, your concerns, and your future.
■ Medical License & Professional Qualifications
・Medical License, Japan — 1997
・Board-Certified Neurosurgeon
Japan Neurosurgical Society (JNS)
・JSPO Sports Doctor
Japan Sport Association (JSPO)
・Board-Certified Specialist in Anti-Aging Medicine
Japanese Society of Anti-Aging Medicine (JAAM)
Areas of Expertise
Neurosurgery & Brain Health
Cerebrovascular disease, stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, neurological assessment, and brain health evaluation
Preventive Medicine
Early detection, health risk assessment, and individualized preventive care
Healthy Aging & Longevity
Evidence-based strategies to support long-term health, vitality, and quality of life
Sports Medicine
Medical support and health management for physically active individuals and athletes
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