The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Achalasia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 341 doctor with experience in Achalasia near Japan. Of these, 248 are Experienced, 56 are Advanced, 20 are Distinguished and 17 are Elite.

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    Elite in Achalasia

    Jun G. Nakamura
    Elite in Achalasia

    Jun G. Nakamura
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    Fukushima, JP 

    Jun Nakamura practices practicing medicine in Fukushima, Japan. Mr. Nakamura is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Stomach Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Elite in Achalasia

    Haruhiro Inoue
    Elite in Achalasia

    Haruhiro Inoue
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Haruhiro Inoue practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Inoue is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. They are also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Proctitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Elite in Achalasia

    Manabu Onimaru
    Elite in Achalasia

    Manabu Onimaru
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    Toyosu, JP 

    Manabu Onimaru practices practicing medicine in Toyosu, Japan. Mr. Onimaru is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Elite in Achalasia

    Hironari Shiwaku
    Elite in Achalasia

    Hironari Shiwaku
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    Fukuoka, JP 

    Hironari Shiwaku practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Shiwaku is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Elite in Achalasia

    Yuto Shimamura
    Elite in Achalasia

    Yuto Shimamura
    Referral may be required
    Koto, JP 

    Yuto Shimamura practices practicing medicine in Koto, Japan. Mr. Shimamura is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Elite in Achalasia

    Hiroki Sato
    Elite in Achalasia

    Hiroki Sato
    Referral may be required
    Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Tokyo, JP 

    Hiroki Sato practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Sato is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Achalasia

    Kazuto Tsuboi
    Elite in Achalasia

    Kazuto Tsuboi
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    Minato, JP 

    Kazuto Tsuboi practices practicing medicine in Minato, Japan. Mr. Tsuboi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Peptic Ulcer, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Elite in Achalasia

    Haruo Ikeda
    Elite in Achalasia

    Haruo Ikeda
    Referral may be required
    Sagamihara, JP 

    Haruo Ikeda practices practicing medicine in Sagamihara, Japan. Mr. Ikeda is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophageal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Elite in Achalasia

    Fumiaki Yano
    Elite in Achalasia

    Fumiaki Yano
    Referral may be required
    Minato, JP 

    Fumiaki Yano practices practicing medicine in Minato, Japan. Yano is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Elite in Achalasia

    Masato Hoshino
    Elite in Achalasia

    Masato Hoshino
    Referral may be required
    JP 

    Masato Hoshino practices practicing medicine in Japan. Mr. Hoshino is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Elite in Achalasia

    Nobuo Omura
    Elite in Achalasia

    Nobuo Omura
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Nobuo Omura practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Omura is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Ileostomy.

    Elite in Achalasia

    Hitomi Minami
    Elite in Achalasia

    Hitomi Minami
    Referral may be required
    Nagasaki, JP 

    Hitomi Minami practices practicing medicine in Nagasaki, Japan. Ms. Minami is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Oral Herpes, Esophageal Cancer, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Achalasia

    Shunsuke Akimoto
    Elite in Achalasia

    Shunsuke Akimoto
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Shunsuke Akimoto practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Akimoto is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Achalasia

    Yusuke Fujiyoshi
    Elite in Achalasia

    Yusuke Fujiyoshi
    Referral may be required
    Toyosu, JP 

    Yusuke Fujiyoshi practices practicing medicine in Toyosu, Japan. Mr. Fujiyoshi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Achalasia

    Shinwa Tanaka
    Elite in Achalasia

    Shinwa Tanaka
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    Kobe, JP 

    Shinwa Tanaka practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Tanaka is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Esophageal Perforation, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Elite in Achalasia

    Kazuya Sumi
    Elite in Achalasia

    Kazuya Sumi
    Referral may be required
    Toyosu, JP 

    Kazuya Sumi practices practicing medicine in Toyosu, Japan. Mr. Sumi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Achalasia

    Hideyuki Kashiwagi
    Elite in Achalasia

    Hideyuki Kashiwagi
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Hideyuki Kashiwagi practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Kashiwagi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Vagotomy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia

    Yoshitaka Hata
    Distinguished in Achalasia

    Yoshitaka Hata
    Referral may be required
    Higashi, JP 

    Yoshitaka Hata practices practicing medicine in Higashi, Japan. Mr. Hata is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Omphalomesenteric Cyst, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia

    Yohei Nishikawa
    Distinguished in Achalasia

    Yohei Nishikawa
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Yohei Nishikawa practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Nishikawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Achalasia

    Chiaki Sato
    Distinguished in Achalasia

    Chiaki Sato
    Referral may be required
    Sendai, JP 

    Chiaki Sato practices practicing medicine in Sendai, Japan. Ms. Sato is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Esophageal Cancer, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colostomy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Achalasia?

    The tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach is the esophagus or food pipe. Achalasia makes it harder for the esophagus to move food into the stomach.

    When should I see an Achalasia doctor in Japan?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Achalasia doctor in Japan?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Achalasia doctor in Japan?

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    How does MediFind rank Achalasia doctors in Japan?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Achalasia doctors in Japan?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Achalasia doctor in Japan?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Achalasia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Achalasia doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Achalasia doctor in Japan?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Achalasia doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Achalasia doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Achalasia doctors in Japan?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Achalasia doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Achalasia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Achalasia doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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