Hiroshi Otake, MD, MBA, PhD, MSc

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Transforming Healthcare Delivery through Technology and Collaboration

Dr. Hiroshi Otake a highly esteemed board certified anesthesiologist and critical care physician, is making significant strides in the field of medical innovation and telemedicine. With over 20 years of diverse experience across Japan, the United States, and Australia, Dr. Otake is at the forefront of integrating advanced technologies into clinical practices, ensuring enhanced patient care and outcomes.

Since 2024, Dr. Otake has taken on the role of Professor of Medical Innovation at Showa University – School of Medicine in Tokyo, where he actively fosters collaborations with medical device startups. His efforts are aimed at expediting the clinical development of groundbreaking technologies and seamlessly integrating them into the Japanese healthcare system.

In addition to his academic role, Dr. Otake serves as the Startup Advisor at Vitaars Inc., Chief Clinical Officer of Smart Opinion, and Head of US Operations at Cuorips. He is also an advisor for several startups, including Vivalink, Piccolo Medical, and Inocras Inc., and provides clinical operations guidance for Kicker Ventures. Through these roles, he invests in and supports companies dedicated to developing innovative solutions for pressing healthcare challenges.

Dr. Otake’s illustrious academic journey began at The University of Tokyo, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine Degree in 1998. His comprehensive training includes a residency in anesthesia at Teikyo University Ichihara Hospital, a Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Fellowship at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne, and a Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. He further honed his skills in pediatric anesthesia at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. In 2006, he expanded his expertise in healthcare management by obtaining an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, followed by a Master of Science Degree from Stanford School of Medicine in 2021.

As President of the Redevelopment Office for Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital from April 2017 to July 2024, Dr. Otake successfully led a comprehensive redevelopment project, transforming the hospital into a cornerstone of a revitalized urban district. Over the course of this initiative, he collaborated with municipal government officials and stakeholders to develop innovative operational designs for a facility encompassing 650,000 square feet, ensuring high functionality across 32 specialty departments and nine centers, including a tertiary emergency care center.

Dr. Otake’s expertise also extends to management consulting, where he worked at McKinsey & Company, engaging in strategic projects that enhanced pharmaceutical marketing strategies, standardized drug inspection processes for the PMDA, and supported local governments in improving community care efficiency.

With his extensive experience and unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare through technology and collaboration, Dr. Hiroshi Otake is poised to make a lasting impact on the future of medical innovation in Japan and beyond. His vision for a more integrated and efficient healthcare system is a testament to the transformative potential of telemedicine and digital health.

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