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Chief Physician

Name	Takeshi Ogo
Positions and affiliations	Chief Physician, Division of Pulmonary Circulation, Director, Department of Advanced Medical Research for Pulmonary Hypertension by special appointment
Specialties	Diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension and diseases of the pulmonary circulation Balloon pulmonary angioplasty Clarification of the pathology of pulmonary hypertension, research on treatment for pulmonary hypertension Adult congenital heart disease Cardiovascular system in general
Certifications	Cardiovascular specialist
Education	Kagawa University
professional experience	Okayama University Hospital King’s College (United Kingdom) NCVC
Message for Patients	Treatment of pulmonary hypertension is advancing dramatically. I aim for better treatment and further clarification of pathology. Please do not hesitate in asking me any questions. For e-mail consultation regarding pulmonary hypertension, check the Division of Pulmonary Circulation website.

Physicians

Name	Akihiro Tsuji
Positions and affiliations	Physician, Division of Pulmonary Circulation
Specialties	Treatment of venous thromboembolism and pulmonary hypertension
Certifications	Cardiovascular specialist
Education	Mie University
professional experience	Mie University Hospital Owase General Hospital
Personal Interests	Watching sports and movies
Message for Patients	I strive for the highest-level treatment suitable for each patient.

Name	Tatsuo Aoki
Positions and affiliations	Physician, Division of Pulmonary Circulation

Name	Jin Ueda
Positions and affiliations	Physician, Division of Pulmonary Circulation
Specialties	Physician certified by the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine Specialist certified by the Japanese Circulation Society
Certifications	Physician certified by the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine Specialist certified by the Japanese Circulation Society
Education	University of the Ryukyus
professional experience	Kyushu University Hospital and affiliated hospitals Resident, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, NCVC Physician in specialty training, Division of Pulmonary Circulation, NCVC
Message for Patients	I do my best to provide the best treatment. I also try to create an atmosphere in which patients can ask questions without hesitation. I also try to explain the treatment in an easy-to-understand manner.

Name	Takatoyo Kiko
Positions and affiliations	Physician, Division of Pulmonary Circulation
Specialties	Pulmonary hypertension, ischemic heart disease, heart failure
Certifications	Physician certified by the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine Specialist certified by the Japanese Circulation Society
Education	Tohoku university
Personal Interests	Basketball, reading
Message for Patients	I aim to provide the latest treatments while offering personalized care to each individual. Please feel free to consult with me if you have any concerns.

nonregular staff

Name	Ryotaro Asano
Positions and affiliations	nonregular staff