Clinical Interests
- Advanced lung failure/end-stage lung disease
- Lung transplantation
- Thoracic surgery
- Extracorporeal circulatory support
Research Interests
- Advanced lung failure
- Artificial lungs
- Lung repair/regeneration
- Organ protection/preservation
Education
- MD, Osaka University School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
Training
- Fellowship, Prince of Wales Hospital, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Residency, Surgery, Osaka University School of Medicine Residency Department of Surgery Surgery Osaka, Japan
- Residency, Cardiovascular, Osaka Prefectural Hospital Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka, Japan
- Residency, Thoracic, Osaka Prefectural Habikino Hospital Division of Thoracic Surgery, Osaka, Japan
Board Certification
- General Surgery (Japan)
- Thoracic Surgery (Japan)
Memberships
- American College of Chest Physicians
- International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- American Society of Transplantation
Awards and Honors
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Research Award, 2016
- Board Member, Transplant Network Steering Committee, CHEST – American College of Chest Physicians, 2015-2017
- Semi-Finalist Nominee, Young Investigator Award, CHEST 2012 – American College of Chest Physicians, Atlanta, GA
- Top Five Posters Award, CHEST 2011 – American College of Chest Physicians, Honolulu, HI
- One of the 100 Most Outstanding Academic Researchers, Osaka University, 2005-2006
- Ozawa Prize for a Surgeon with the Most Outstanding Academic Achievement, Osaka University
I had and excellent meeting with Dr Shigemura and his Nurse Practicioner, [...]. They very courteous and respectful. My greetings upon entering the office was not courteous nor respectful. The greeter urgently called for me as I was attempting to complete the required paperwork. I explained I was still completing the paperwork she called out "next patient!" I followed her into the examination room. My wife inquired as to whether I needed to complete the paperwork, as I was and existing patient. She angrily removed the paperwork saying she would shred it.
It was a very good office visit
The care at this facility and from this doctor are exceptional.
My experience was wonder from start to finish.I gain a tremendous of knowledge in ways to cope with COOD
Truthfully the PA gave me all the information and went through the transplant process from a cardiology aspect prior to the Provider cam into the room. He asked if I had any questions, I said I had 1, he told me to ask my pulmonologist.
Excellent experience.
Always answered all my questions
I am on the lung transplant list and had a great visit.
He is kind - His nurse [...] is also wonderful & always get great car at Temple everyone is AMAZING - from the receptionist till you leave bldg.
The doctor & nurse are great all the years I been going to Temple. [...]
Very detailed about upcoming surgery - Very friendly and concerned.