Satoko Women’s Clinic (Breast surgery and Gynecology)

Greetings

Dr Satoko SHIMADA

Thank you very much for visiting our homepage. My name is Dr Satoko Shimada. At our clinic we specialize in medical services for women. We provide consultation on breast and gynecological issues. We also do screening for breast cancer and uterine cancer.

I have both international and Japanese medical licenses. I undertook my medical training in the UK, Ireland, the US, and of course, Japan. Having spent many years abroad, I have experienced the difficulties in finding and visiting clinics and hospital as a foreigner, so please feel more than welcome to visit if you have any issues.

For those who require mammography, or ultrasound examination, please observe the following:

  • Please do not wear any perfume or deodorant spray.
  • Wear clothes that can be removed easily. Please note, a one-piece skirt would not be suitable.
  • Tell us if you have a pacemaker, or if there is any possibility that you are pregnant.

Do not to hesitate to contact us should you have any enquires.

Profile

A highly qualified and experienced medical professional with extensive expertise in breast oncology, surgery, and clinical genetics. Dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and contributing to advancements in the field of medicine.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Medicine
  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  • Bachelor of Medicine (M.B.)
  • Bachelor of Surgery (B.Ch.)
  • Bachelor of Obstetrics (B.A.O.)

Professional Experience

  • Breast Surgeon, Satoko Women’s Clinic
  • Junior Resident, JA Toride General Medical Center
  • Breast Oncology Department, Juntendo University
  • Surgery Rotation, Kawaguchi General Hospital
  • Residency, Breast Center, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research
  • Division of Clinical Genetic Oncology, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research
  • Breast and Endocrine Surgery Department, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital
  • Breast Surgery Department, Juntendo University Nerima Hospital

Qualifications

  • International Medical License (Qualified and Registered)
  • Board Certified Breast Surgeon by Japanese Breast Cancer Society
  • Board Certified Surgeon by Japan Surgical Society
  • Ph.D. in Medicine
  • Japanese Medical License
  • Eligible to Read Mammography Examinations
  • Eligible to Read Ultrasonography Examinations
  • Occupational Physician

Professional Memberships

  • Japanese Breast Cancer Society
  • Japan Association of Breast Cancer Screening
  • Japan Surgical Society
  • Japan Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists