Preventive Medicine

In contrast to clinical medicine, which focuses on the treatment of disease, preventive medicine is considered the study of disease prevention. With the average life expectancy rising steadily, and quite significantly across many regions of the world, preventive medicine has come to encompass a broader concept.

We believe that preventive medicine should be, not only about the prevention of disease, but also about the promotion of overall fitness and well-being, that leads to the extension of healthy life expectancy.

Keio University Hospital and the Center for Preventive Medicine

Established in 1920, Keio University Hospital is widely acknowledged as one of Japan's leading medical institutions. The hospital's commitment to excellence in healthcare, research, and education has solidified its standing as a highly reputable facility for advanced care. It is equipped with state-of-the-art medical technologies and facilities, and offers advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical procedures across various specialties.

The Keio University Hospital is:

Certified as an Advanced Treatment Hospital by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, for the ability to provide and develop technologies for advanced medical care
Designated as one of among 14 Clinical Research Core Hospitals in Japan
Treats an average of well over 3,000 outpatients daily, the largest number in Japan

As one of the hospital's core divisions, the Center for Preventive Medicine was launched in August 2012, and has been striving ever since to extend the healthy lifespans of all of our patients. Through highly accurate diagnosis based on know-how and evidence cultivated at the University Hospital, we pride ourselves in the ability to quickly detect even the slightest risk and respond to it swiftly.

Key points of collaboration between Keio University Hospital and the Center include:

High-precision testing by experienced staff
Diagnostic imaging and endoscopies performed by hospital-affiliated specialists
Test results carefully explained on the same day by a qualified physician

The Center's staff of physicians, technicians, nurses, preventive medicine coordinators and other highly skilled professionals work closely together to help protect the health of each of our patients. In the event that an abnormality is found and more specialized treatment is required, the Center will promptly share data and collaborate with the University Hospital to provide necessary treatment.

Leadership in Preventive and Longevity Medicine

Our leadership is defined by our commitment to closing the longevity gap through healthy aging. We are shifting the focus of medicine from reactive treatment to the preservation of long-term independence and physical vitality.

We achieve this through a sophisticated, data-driven approach, using advanced diagnostic tools to detect potential illness in its pre-symptomatic stage—before it impacts quality of life.

This approach is brought to life through our Personalized Executive Health Program at Azabudai Hills, offering a premium and transparent healthcare experience, supported by our international client relations team to ensure seamless communication at every step.

Center for Preventive Medicine Director

Hiromasa Takaishi

The word that means "health" (kenkō 健康) in Japanese was coined by Ogata Kōan, a prominent medical doctor in Japan at the time, and mentor to Yukichi Fukuzawa, the founder of Keio University. The word conveys the meaning of the Dutch word, "gezondheid" (meaning "health") and became widely known due to Fukuzawa's frequent use of the term. At the time, the word was also used in four-character idioms such as 十全健康 "ju-zen-ken-kō" (complete health) and 帯患健康 "tai-kan-ken-kō" (health with minor ailments). "Juzen kenkō" refers to a state of perfect health, having absolutely nothing wrong with the body, while "taikan kenkō" refers to having some illnesses but still being able to live without major problems. The modern concept of "health" is closer to "juzen kenkō," but realistically, as people age and experience physical decline or illness, many live in a state of "taikan kenkō."

At the Center for Preventive Medicine, we not only conduct comprehensive physical examinations using the latest equipment, but also provide personalized services tailored to each individual's health condition. They include medical interviews to assess health status, detailed explanations of test results, post-diagnosis health consultations, and referrals to Keio University Hospital when necessary. Whether you are in "juzen kenkō" or "taikan kenkō," we offer personalized medical examinations to suit your specific health needs.