Tou Komori

Background

Tou Komori was born in 1782 in Kyoto. Originally named Akira Ohashi, he was adopted by the Komori family.

Education

Tou Komori began the study of Dutch-style medicine in 1795.

Career

In 1814 Tou Komori set up a private practice at Kyoto.

Achievements

• Tou Komori was honored by being summoned to attend an ailing princess at Imperial Court in 1842. This was the first time an outside physician was called to attend a case in the Palace.
  
  Tou Komori did much to spread Western-style medicine in Kyoto.