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Dr. Hiroe Imai Hu, D.O.
*Services are available to residents of Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.
Board-Certified Psychiatrist | Clinical Fellow at the NIH | Bilingual in Japanese and English
Dr. Hiroe Imai Hu is a board-certified psychiatrist serving the greater Washington, D.C. area. She provides compassionate, evidence-based and culturally informed care in both English and Japanese, and has been seeing patients at this practice since 2023. Dr. Hu completed her psychiatry residency at Georgetown University Hospital and is currently a Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), where she conducts research on treatment-resistant depression and neuroendocrinology. Originally from Ashiya in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, Dr. Hu has lived and studied in the United States since college. She holds degrees in Chemical Engineering and Contemplative Psychology from Brown University and brings a unique cross-cultural perspective to her clinical work. Her academic research includes publications in cross-cultural psychology, with a focus on Japanese language, identity, and embodied practices. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Hu is an active researcher and writer who is passionate about staying current with scientific advances in psychiatry. Her background enables her to provide thoughtful, personalized care to individuals navigating complex emotional, cultural, and medical landscapes.
Education & Training
- Brown University – B.S. in Chemical Engineering & B.A. in Contemplative Psychology
- Touro University California – Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)
- University of California, San Francisco – Visiting Research Scholar
- Georgetown University Hospital – Psychiatry Residency
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) – Clinical Fellowship in Psychiatry
Licensure & Certification
- Board-Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Licensed in: Washington, D.C.; Maryland; Virginia; Pennsylvania; California
- Certified Flow Yoga Instructor
Areas of Expertise
- Mood Disorders & Treatment-Resistant Depression
- Trauma & Stress-Related Disorders
- Neuroendocrinology & Psycho-Endocrinology
- Cultural Psychiatry (special focus on Japanese culture)
- Women’s Mental Health
Selected Awards & Honors
- American Psychiatric Association – Research Colloquium for Junior Investigators (2024)
- Georgetown University Hospital – Highest PRITE® Score Award (2023)
- Japanese Medical Society of America – Nippon-JMSA Scholarship (2021)
View Dr. Hu’s publications: https://nih.academia.edu/HiroeHu
Dr. Hiroe Imai Hu, D.O. practices in the following states as well.
California, Pennsylvania
Takashi Matsuki, M.D.
*Services are available to residents of Maryland.
Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist
Professional Experience
- Private Practice, located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York, NY, and Fort Lee, NJ.
- Telepsychiatry practice across the State of Washington, Texas, and Georgia.
- Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
- Attending Psychiatrist, Mount Sinai Morningside and West Hospitals, Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program
- Japanese Medical Society of America, Board Member
Prior Experience
- Medical Director, Attending Psychiatrist, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital, Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program
Served a supervisory role to a multi-disciplinary team of professionals specialized in mental health. Closely observed and improved patient care and outcomes. Kept the quality control standards high to ensure compliance to federal and state regulations. Oversaw and gave instructions to psychiatry residents and medical students.
- Medical Director, Shonan Nagisa Medical Clinic, Fujisawa, Japan
Worked as a primary care physician at the largest organization providing medical in-home healthcare in Japan. Provided medical services to homebound or bedridden patients. Primarily responsible for palliative care of terminally-ill patients. Served a supervisory role to more than 90 employees.
Managed coordination of medical care for more than 1800 patients under our care.
Education
- M.D. (Doctor of Medicine): Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
Postgraduate Training
- Resident in Psychiatry: Mount Sinai Beth Israel New York, NY
Completed ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency training program.
- Resident in Emergency and Primary Care Medicine: Yokosuka General Hospital, Uwamachi, Yokosuka, Japan
Completion of the 2-year mandatory training program in primary care for postgraduate physician, required for full licensure by the Japanese government.
- Intern: United States Naval Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan
Completion of rotating internship in a clinical setting simulating the actual situation in the U.S. Study of medicine for both outpatient and inpatient, and work experience as a medical liaison to facilitate communication between the U.S. Naval Hospital and local hospitals in Japan.
License and Certification
- Board-Certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Maryland State Medical License and DEA
- New York State Medical License and DEA
- New Jersey State Medical License and DEA
- Texas State Medical License and DEA
- Georgia State Medical License and DEA
- Alabama State Medical License and DEA
- Washington State Medical License and DEA
- California State Medical License and DEA
- Massachusetts State Medical License and DEA
- Illinois State Medical License and DEA
- Tennessee State Medical License and DEA
- Kentucky State Medical License and DEA
- Wisconsin State Medical License and DEA
- Japanese Medical License
Professional Membership
- American Psychiatric Association
- New York County Medical Society
- Japanese Medical Society of America
- JAMSNET(Japanese Medical Support Network) Mental Health Network
- The Japanese American Association of New York, Committee on Aging Issues
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Yuto Tobin-Miyaji, M.D.
*Services are available to residents of Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.
Psychiatrist
Yuto Tobin-Miyaji, MD was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan and moved to New York during middle school—a life experience that shaped his deep appreciation for cultural diversity and the complexities of identity and belonging. These early transitions continue to inform his compassionate, culturally sensitive approach to mental health care.
He earned his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from Binghamton University, State University of New York, and received his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York. He is currently the outpatient chief resident of psychiatry at George Washington University.
Yuto’s academic and clinical journey spans neuroscience research, medical innovation, and community service. He has conducted research on Alzheimer’s disease, utilized 3D modeling to deepen understanding of human anatomy, and translated Japanese psychiatric literature into English to help bridge global perspectives in mental health.
While in medical school, he witnessed the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic in the Bronx, which inspired his strong commitment to addiction medicine and psychiatric care for underserved populations—especially immigrants, refugees, and individuals navigating multiple cultural worlds.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Yuto volunteered his time delivering groceries, assembling care packages, and tutoring children of frontline healthcare workers, further reinforcing his dedication to community support and resilience.
Outside of work, Yuto is a passionate soccer player and avid language learner—interests that help him connect more deeply with people from all walks of life. He believes in meeting clients where they are, listening without judgment, and working collaboratively toward healing and growth.
Yuto Tobin-Miyaji, M.D. practices in the following states as well.
New York
Tomoya Hirota, M.D. Ph.D.
*Services are available to residents of Virginia.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Academic Appointments
- Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California San Francisco (until September 2025)
- Professor of Child Development and Mental Health (specially appointed), Okayama University (starting October 2025)
Professional Training
- General Psychiatry, Vanderbilt University
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of California San Francisco
- Psychiatry, Okayama Psychiatric Medical Center
Areas of Expertise
- Autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders
- Mental health across the lifespan, from early childhood to adulthood
Tomoya Hirota, M.D. Ph.D. practices in the following states as well.
California
Sayomi Mishima, PMHNP-BC, MSN
*Services are available to residents of Marland.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Originally from Osaka, Japan, Sayomi has devoted more than 20 years to nursing, gaining extensive experience across diverse settings including the Emergency Department, Level 1 Trauma Center, Surgical Department, Intensive Care Unit, and Rehabilitation Hospital. These years of practice shaped her deep recognition of how profoundly mental health influences overall well-being.
In 2018, she shifted her focus to psychiatry, working in both adult and pediatric psychiatric emergency departments and inpatient units. After earning her ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Sayomi has been committed to delivering care that is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and holistic. Her patient-centered approach reflects her dedication to supporting individuals through their unique challenges and fostering safe, supportive environments where healing and understanding can take place.
Core Qualifications
- ANCC Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Extensive adult and pediatric psychiatric experience
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
- Emergency, trauma, ICU, and crisis care expertise
- Safety Care Certified
Education
- Maryville University, St. Louis – Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
- The Pennsylvania State University – Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Osaka Prefecture Health Science College of Nursing, Japan – Associate of Science in Nursing
Sayomi Mishima, PMHNP-BC, MSNN practices in the following states as well.
New York
Megumi Omonishi Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
*Services are available to residents of Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.
Kansai University in Osaka, Japan
Southern Arkansas University
Central Arkansas University – Master in Psychology
Georgia State University – Doctor of Psychology
Tennessee University Health Science Center – Internship
Dr. Megumi Omonishi Ph.D. provides teletherapy in the following states.
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Affiliated Medical Facility
- Kuraoka Clinic http://www.kuraokaclinic.com