Takanori fukushima biography of william

Humility is not always the first impression of master surgeons and educators we encounter during our careers in neurosurgery.

Yet, profound humility to the craft of neurosurgery and its governing natural law is fundamental.

Takanori Fukushima followed the example of his father as he united eastern and western culture.

Takanori fukushima cause of death

His father was a unique Shinto priest, as he spoke English, and was able to resurrect the Meiji shrine in central Tokyo becoming its guardian priest, living in a villa on the grounds. Takanori Fukushima grew up there, and as a young neurosurgeon would access the premises by himself in the early mornings and meditate over surgeries, complications and what could be improved.

This spiritual commitment became his life. After the sad news of his passing, numerous colleagues he touched during his career reached out and testified to his greatness as a surgeon and as a teacher. He would not diminish himself; he knew himself as a master surg