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Hiroshi Nakazawa, (born January , Japan) is an American based acupuncturist doctor. Hiroshi has received the Award of the Rising Sun, and is one of the pioneering acupuncturists in America.

Childhood

Before Hiroshi traveled to America, he lived throughout WWII while his father served in Guantamono Bay. His mother was one of the first female oncologists in his prefecture. Inclined toward a doctoral position since a young age and influenced strongly by his mother, Hiroshi attended Tokyo University Medical School. After passing his examinations, Hiroshi received one of five internships out of his class to immigrate to America.

Work in America

Hiroshi immigrated from Japan when he was 21 as part of his acceptance to a doctoral internship located in Baltimore, Maryland, at Saint Agnes' Hospital. He worked for two years before meeting his future wife, Mineko Nakazawa. He received his medical degree from Chiba University School of Medicine. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital - though no longer a practicing general surgeon, Hiroshi continues to work full time as a medical acupuncturist in Catonsville, Maryland.

Achievements

- vice pres. of American Academy of Medical Acupuncture - 2004 graduate of Toyohari Association basic training program Former President of the Baltimore City Medical Society Former Vice Chair of the Maryland Medical Society Former President of American Academy of Medical Acupuncture The first Chairman of the Baltimore-Kawasaki Sister City Committee Medical Doctor - in 2014, Hiroshi received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, a prestigious award bestowed by Japan. It states his service for, "development of medical exchange between Japan and the United States" and is awarded in Japan, by the emperor himself. - first Japanese President of Baltimore City's medical society - vice president of Maryland State Medical Association = 2007, President of National Acupuncture Medical Association - more Japanese medical practitioners in USA - 1987, Ronald Regan gave award for Asian America who has contributed to society - 1989, volunteer award from Maryland Medical Association - 2004, Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawagushi awarded him the Foreign Minister's award for promoting Japanese societal status in the US - first Chairman of the Baltimore-Kawasaki Sister City Committee = 2010, he became the "Honorary Goodwill Ambassador of the City of Kawasaki" to the city of Baltimore

http://health.usnews.com/doctors/hiroshi-nakazawa-219431 http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=31419 http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/english/html/pressreleases/2014/order-of-the-rising-sun-nakazawa.html