Our Team
Your Care Team
A multidisciplinary team helping you and your family stay healthy in Japan.
Our physicians, nurses, and behavioral-health professionals bring experience across U.S. and Japanese healthcare systems and work together to provide connected care in English.
One team, not a collection of separate providers.
Primary care, nursing, and behavioral health stay connected so patients do not have to coordinate everything themselves.
Physicians
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N. Kenji Taylor, MD, MSc
Family Physician
U.S.-trained family physician with experience in academic medicine, global health, military medicine, and health technology. Dr. Taylor provides comprehensive family medicine with particular interests in preventive care, behavioral health, and caring for families living overseas.
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Arisa Takeuchi, MD
Family Physician
U.S.- and Japan-trained family physician with residency training in family medicine and geriatrics and clinical experience in both Japan and the United States. Dr. Takeuchi focuses on preventive care, chronic disease management, and care across the lifespan.
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Masahiro Yao, MD, MSc
Family Physician
Japan-trained family physician and academic clinician with additional fellowship experience at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa. Dr. Yao brings extensive experience in family and community medicine and caring for international patients.
Book with Dr. Yao
Behavioral Health
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Lindsey Thomas, LMSW
Behavioral Health Therapist
Zama + Telehealth
Licensed therapist with more than 15 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults through life transitions, identity concerns, and emotional challenges. In-person and telehealth care are available.
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Andrea D’Ovidio, LPC
Behavioral Health Therapist
Telehealth
U.S.-licensed counselor providing therapy for adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, and major life transitions, using evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, and DBT.
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Monet Collins, LPC
Behavioral Health Therapist
Telehealth
Licensed therapist and certified ADHD specialist working with teens and adults with ADHD/AuDHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and challenges related to military life.
Book with Monet
Nursing
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Shiori Funaki, RN
Clinic Manager & Registered Nurse
Registered nurse with experience in international and pediatric healthcare. Shiori helps patients bridge language, cultural, and healthcare-system differences while coordinating care across Japan.
Part of every patient’s care team
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Sachiko Fukada, RN
Clinical Nurse
Japan- and U.S.-licensed registered nurse with extensive U.S. critical-care experience and experience supporting military families in Japan. She helps patients navigate care across languages and healthcare systems.
Part of every patient’s care team
Not sure who to book with?
Book a visit and our team will make sure you see the right clinician—and stay connected as your care continues.