KUMA hospital
Kuma Hospital is a non-profit medical facility in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. Operated by a specified medical corporation under Japan’s Medical Care Act, the hospital is internationally recognized as a center of excellence for thyroid medicine. It provides specialized diagnosis and treatment for thyroid disorders as well as parathyroid diseases, neck tumors, and breast conditions, serving patients from across Japan and abroad.[1]
History
Kuma Hospital was established in 1932 by Dr. Shizuo Kuma in Kobe as a general surgery clinic. In 1966, under the leadership of Dr. Kanzi Kuma, the hospital transitioned into a specialized institution focused on thyroid care. In 2001, Dr. Akira Miyauchi—who later served as President of the International Association of Endocrine Surgeons (2022–2024)—was appointed as the third President and COO. In 2010, Natsuki Kuma became the third CEO, and in 2022, Dr. Takashi Akamizu, former Professor of the First Department of Internal Medicine at Wakayama Medical University, was appointed as the fourth President.[2]
Departments
Source:[3]
- Endocrinology
- Endocrine Surgery
- Breast surgery
References
- ↑ "KUMA HOSPITAL". en.kuma-h.or.jp. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
- ↑ "KUMA HOSPITAL - About KUMA HOSPITAL". en.kuma-h.or.jp. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
- ↑ "KUMA HOSPITAL - For Patients". en.kuma-h.or.jp. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
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