General surgery, Orthopedic surgery

I will devote myself to providing medical care that is close to the owners.

Japanese Society of Veterinary Anesthesia and Surgery
Japanese Society of Veterinary Endoscopic Surgery
Japanese Society of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology
Japanese Society of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

Completed SANEI AMERICA SUB System 3.0 Training
Completed TPLO Intermediate Seminar

Graduated from Rakuno Gakuen University
Worked at an animal hospital in Okinawa Prefecture

Canine and Feline Respiratory Clinical Study Group

General Internal Medicine, Respiratory Medicine

I aim to be a veterinarian who contributes to improving the health and quality of life of as many pets as possible.
It is a great honor to be entrusted with the care of your beloved family members.
My goal is not only to treat illnesses but also to help animals and their owners enjoy each day with peace of mind. I am committed to providing thorough examinations and clear, easy-to-understand explanations.

None

Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging

I will do my very best to be of service to you and your pets.

I strive to listen closely to the unspoken voices of animals and become a veterinarian who can make the best possible choices for each individual pet.

Dentistry, Anesthesia

I hope to help animals and their families enjoy peaceful lives together by providing a welcoming environment where you can feel comfortable seeking advice, and I will do my utmost to support you.

Veterinarian
Ph.D. in Veterinary Medicine
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)
Diplomate, Asian College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)

Specializes in heart disease in cats and dogs. I will do my best to alleviate the symptoms and improve the quality of life of dogs and cats suffering from heart disease.

Japanese Society of Veterinary Cardiology
Japanese Society of Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Circulation

EDUWARD Press, Inc. as April 2021 issue, "Special Feature 2: General Review Series" (No. 1: Cardiovascular)
EDUWARD Press as July 2021 issue, "Visual Animal Nursing Techniques" (Electrocardiogram - Stethoscope)

Tuesday, November 3, 2020, hosted by QIX Co.
Veterinary Case Conference on Geriatric Veterinary Medicine for Veterinarians Who Want to Focus on Senior Care [Part 3] Respiratory Organs
・A case of a dog with pulmonary hypertension that responded well to pulmonary vasodilators
・A case of a dog with pulmonary hypertension who showed poor response to pulmonary vasodilators
・A case of a dog with pulmonary hypertension who developed left heart failure due to pulmonary vasodilators

October 2021 Sponsored by EDUWARD press, Inc.
VETS ACADEMY as Pet Nurse National Exam Preparation School ~Cardiovascular~

Oral presentation: A case of pulmonary thromboembolism in a dog using sildenafil The 102nd Japanese Society of Veterinary Cardiology (Saitama) 2015/6/22

Oral presentation: Pulmonary hypertension in a short breed of dog
The 104th Japanese Society of Veterinary Cardiology (Saitama)2016/6/6/18

Oral presentation: A case of acute exacerbation of pulmonary edema due to pulmonary hypertension in a Welsh Corgi successfully treated with alpha atrial natriuretic peptide and sildenafil
The 105th Japanese Society of Veterinary Cardiology (Fukuoka) 2016/12/03

Oral presentation: 4 cases of phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor used for long-term administration in dogs with patent ductus arteriosus in Eisenmenser's syndrome
The 106th Japanese Society of Veterinary Cardiology (Saitama)2017/06/17

Saitama Animal Medical Center / Elms Animal Medical Center / Matsuyama Hojo Animal Clinic / Yokosuka Dog and Cat Hospital / Kobayashi Veterinary Hospital /Reaf Animal Clinic / Aozora Animal Clinic /, in charge of orthopedic surgery

Last Fiscal Year (FY2023.01~2023.12): 483
Orthopedic/Neurosurgery Operations
Contracted/ Requested Hospitals (as of October 2023): 40

Japanese Veterinary Dernatology Association Certified Doctor
Part-time lecturer, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Bioresource Sciences, Nihon University
Doctoral course, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Japan Cosmetic Association certified instructor

After graduating from the Nihon University School of Veterinary Medicine, worked at a veterinary hospital in Kanagawa Prefecture.
After completing her residency at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Animal Medical Center, she became certified by the Japanese Society of Veterinary Dermatology, and currently works as a part-time lecturer at the Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Bioresources, Nihon University, while working in dermatology at veterinary hospitals around the country. She also has a wealth of experience as a seminar lecturer on skin care and dermatology for veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and groomers. She has also written many academic papers and received the Excellence Award at the 2019 Asian Society of Veterinary Dermatology.

Veterinary Anesthesiology Group ASAH (ASAH Co., Ltd.)
14 veterinarians, 2 veterinary nurses, 2 external board members
Partnered with 20 veterinary hospitals
Handles approximately 1,500 anesthesia cases per year, ranging from routine spays/neuters to high-risk anesthesia for secondary care procedures
Also provides customized anesthesia consultation for each partner hospital

・Nakazawa, Y., Ohshima, T., Fujita, M., et al. (2023): Retrospective study of 1050 dogs with respiratory symptoms in Japan (2005-2020). Vet Med Sci., 9: 638-644. [DOI] 10.1002/vms3.983.
・Nakazawa, Y., Ohshima, T., Kanemoto, H., et al. (2023): Construction of diagnostic prediction model for canine nasal diseases using less invasive examinations without anesthesia. J Vet Med Sci., 19: 1083-1093. [DOI] 10.1292/jvms.23-0315.
・Nakazawa, Y., Ohshima, T., Kitagawa, M., et al. (2024): Relationship between respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and blood test results in dogs with chronic or acute respiratory disease: A retrospective study. Vet Sci., 11: 27. [DOI] 10.3390/vetsci11010027.

・"Stereotactic Radiation Therapy for Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in a Cat: A Case Report"
　The 21st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2025
　【Outstanding Presentation Award】

・"Development of a Diagnostic Prediction Model for Feline Nasal and Nasopharyngeal Diseases"
　The 10th Cat Conference, 2023

・"Study of the Nasal Microbiota in Healthy Dogs and Dogs with Nasal Diseases"
　The 19th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2023

・"Study of nasal microbiome in dogs with healthy and nasal diseases"
　American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2022

・"Relationship Between Clinical Examination Findings and Chronic or Acute Respiratory Diseases in Dogs"
　The 165th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Veterinary Science, 2022

・"Construction of diagnostic algorithms for canine nasal diseases using less invasive examinations without anesthesia" 　Asian College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2022

・"Development of Diagnostic Algorithms for Canine Nasal Diseases"
　The 164th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Veterinary Science, 2021

・"Investigation of the Relationship Between Acute and Chronic Respiratory Diseases and Clinical Examination Data in Dogs"
　The 17th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2021

・"A Retrospective Study of 1,050 Dogs Presenting with Respiratory Signs (2005–2020)"
　The 163rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Veterinary Science, 2020

・Treatment Guide for Dogs and Cats: My Clinical Approach Vol.5 Respiratory and Oral Diseases (EDUWARD Press, 2026)
　"Pulmonary Emphysema (Dogs)", "Non-infectious (Idiopathic) Rhinitis (Dogs)", "Chronic Bronchitis and Bronchiectasis (Dogs)"
　"Nasal Aspergillosis (Dogs)", "Inflammatory Lower Airway Diseases (Cats)", "Fungal Rhinitis (Cats)"

・Comprehensive Veterinary Care for Dogs and Cats: Latest Treatment Concepts 2026 (Mori no Miyako publishing LLC, 2026)
　"Lobar Emphysema (Dogs and Cats)"

・Small Animal Internal Medicine No.12 Guidelines for General Internal Medicine: Respiratory Distress (Tachypnea) and Cyanosis (EDUWARD Press, 2026)
　"Nasal Discharge and Epistaxis in Cats"

・Small Animal Internal Medicine No.10 Guidelines for General Internal Medicine: Anemia (EDUWARD Press, 2025)
　"Nasal Discharge and Epistaxis in Dogs"

・Common Clinical Cases Series: Diseases of Senior Small and Medium-Sized Dogs 2 (EDUWARD Press, 2025)
　"Case Report: Respiratory Tumors"

・Small Animal Internal Medicine No.7 Guidelines for General Internal Medicine: Superficial Masses (EDUWARD Press, 2025)
　"Stridor and Gagging (Choking) in Cats"

・Small Animal Internal Medicine No.3 Guidelines for General Internal Medicine: Nasal Discharge and Sneezing (EDUWARD Press, 2024)

・Veterinary Board No.50 (EDUWARD Press, 2023)
　"Case Report ④: Unilateral Laryngeal Paralysis Caused by a Pharyngeal Mass in a Dog"
　"Case Report ⑧: A Case of Progressive Inflammatory Lower Airway Disease in a Cat"

・Veterinary Board No.49 (EDUWARD Press, 2023)
　"Clinical Cases That Test Your Diagnostic Skills: Vet Board Quiz – Respiratory Medicine ⑥"

・Veterinary Board No.39 (EDUWARD Press, 2022)
　"Literature Review"

・X-ray Interpretation Methods: A Multifaceted Approach to Diseases in Dogs and Cats (EDUWARD Press, 2022)
　"Nasal Tumors", "Rhinitis Caused by Aspergillus Infection"