Dr. Masahiro Kurosaka

Professor Masahiro Kurosaka, MD, PhD

Professor Masahiro Kurosaka is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kobe, Japan. He is known for ACL reconstruction and sports medicine.

Former Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine. His current ISAKOS listing gives Akiyoshi Hospital in Kobe.

Earlier listings place Professor Kurosaka at Kobe University. His current ISAKOS profile lists Akiyoshi Hospital, Kobe, Hyogo.

Sports orthopedics repairs ligaments, cartilage and tendons so athletes and active people can return to the activities they love. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

About Professor Masahiro Kurosaka

• Full Name: Masahiro Kurosaka
• Credentials: MD, PhD
• Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery
• Subspecialty: Sports medicine and knee surgery
• Current Affiliation: Akiyoshi Hospital, Kobe (per ISAKOS)
• Languages: Not published
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed
• Telehealth: Not confirmed
• NPI: Not applicable (practices outside the United States)

Address and Contact

Akiyoshi Hospital

• City: Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
• Street Address and Phone: Not captured

Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

His published areas of care and procedures include:

• ACL reconstruction, including quadriceps tendon grafts
• Tendon-to-bone healing after ACL reconstruction
• Stem cell research for ACL reconstruction and fracture nonunion
• Knee sports injuries

Education and Training

• Education: Medical school and training details were not stated in the sources checked

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Past Appointment: Professor, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine (2002-2016); earlier lecturer and associate professor at Kobe University
• Honour: ISAKOS Honorary Member

Insurance

No current, verifiable insurance information was found. Contact the hospital about coverage under Japan’s national health insurance or for international patients.

Fees

Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.

Professional Information

• Co-editor of ACL Injury and Its Treatment (Springer, 2016) with Ochi, Shino and Yasuda
• Principal investigator on Japanese research grants for ACL healing and vascular stem cells
• ISAKOS 2021 speaker on quadriceps tendon ACL reconstruction and on surgical legends in sports medicine

Reviews and Ratings

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Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

• ISAKOS presenter page
• KAKEN researcher database
• Springer, ACL Injury and Its Treatment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Professor Masahiro Kurosaka known for?

Professor Masahiro Kurosaka is known for ACL reconstruction and sports medicine.

Where does Professor Masahiro Kurosaka practice?

His current ISAKOS listing places him at Akiyoshi Hospital in Kobe, Japan. He previously led orthopaedics at Kobe University.

What does an orthopedic surgeon do?

An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.

How can I book with Professor Masahiro Kurosaka?

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