The 20 Best Acute Pancreatitis Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Acute Pancreatitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 1242 doctor with experience in Acute Pancreatitis near Japan. Of these, 1098 are Experienced, 113 are Advanced, 30 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Acute Pancreatitis

    Kazuichi Okazaki
    Elite in Acute Pancreatitis

    Kazuichi Okazaki
    Referral may be required
    Kori, JP 

    Kazuichi Okazaki practices practicing medicine in Kori, Japan. Okazaki is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. They are also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses IgG4-Related Disease, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Kazuhiko Koike
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Kazuhiko Koike
    Referral may be required
    Setagaya, JP 

    Kazuhiko Koike practices practicing medicine in Setagaya, Japan. Koike is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. They are also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Kosuke Minaga
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Kosuke Minaga
    Referral may be required
    Sakai, JP 

    Kosuke Minaga practices practicing medicine in Sakai, Japan. Minaga is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. They are also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, IgG4-Related Disease, Cholestasis, Stent Placement, and Endoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Takeshi Ogura
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Takeshi Ogura
    Referral may be required
    Takatsuki, JP 

    Takeshi Ogura practices practicing medicine in Takatsuki, Japan. Mr. Ogura is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Atsushi Masamune
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Atsushi Masamune
    Referral may be required
    Sendai, JP 

    Atsushi Masamune practices practicing medicine in Sendai, Japan. Mr. Masamune is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Tsukasa Ikeura
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Tsukasa Ikeura
    Referral may be required
    Hirakata, JP 

    Tsukasa Ikeura practices practicing medicine in Hirakata, Japan. Mr. Ikeura is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, IgG4-Related Disease, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Hiroyuki Isayama
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Hiroyuki Isayama
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Hiroyuki Isayama practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Isayama is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangitis, Choledocholithiasis, Stent Placement, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Toshihiko Mayumi
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Toshihiko Mayumi
    Referral may be required
    Okazaki, JP 

    Toshihiko Mayumi practices practicing medicine in Okazaki, Japan. Mayumi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. They are also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Sepsis, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Mamoru Takenaka
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Mamoru Takenaka
    Referral may be required
    Sayama, JP 

    Mamoru Takenaka practices practicing medicine in Sayama, Japan. Mr. Takenaka is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Yoshihisa Tsuji
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Yoshihisa Tsuji
    Referral may be required
    Sapporo, JP 

    Yoshihisa Tsuji practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Tsuji is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Necrosis, Osteotomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Takanori Kanai-Tomita
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Takanori Kanai-Tomita
    Referral may be required
    Amed Crest, 
    JP 

    Takanori Kanai-Tomita practices practicing medicine in Japan. Kanai-Tomita is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. They are also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Tooru Shimosegawa
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Tooru Shimosegawa
    Referral may be required
    Minato, JP 

    Tooru Shimosegawa practices practicing medicine in Minato, Japan. Shimosegawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. They are also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Eisuke Iwasaki
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Eisuke Iwasaki
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Eisuke Iwasaki practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Iwasaki is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, IgG4-Related Disease, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Atsuhiro Masuda
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Atsuhiro Masuda
    Referral may be required
    Kobe, JP 

    Atsuhiro Masuda practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Masuda is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. They are also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Hideyuki Shiomi
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Hideyuki Shiomi
    Referral may be required
    Nishinomiya-hama, JP 

    Hideyuki Shiomi practices practicing medicine in Nishinomiya-hama, Japan. Shiomi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. They are also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Tomotaka Saito
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Tomotaka Saito
    Referral may be required

    Japan

    Tokyo, JP 

    Tomotaka Saito practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Saito is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. They are also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Morihisa Hirota
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Morihisa Hirota
    Referral may be required
    Sendai, JP 

    Morihisa Hirota practices practicing medicine in Sendai, Japan. Hirota is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Jaundice, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Yuzo Kodama
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Yuzo Kodama
    Referral may be required
    Kobe, JP 

    Yuzo Kodama practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Kodama is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. They are also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Hereditary Pancreatitis, IgG4-Related Disease, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Takao Itoi
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Takao Itoi
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Takao Itoi practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Itoi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Kazushige Uchida
    Distinguished in Acute Pancreatitis

    Kazushige Uchida
    Referral may be required
    Nankoku, JP 

    Kazushige Uchida practices practicing medicine in Nankoku, Japan. Uchida is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, IgG4-Related Disease, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Acute Pancreatitis?

    Acute pancreatitis is sudden swelling and inflammation of the pancreas.

    When should I see an Acute Pancreatitis 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 Acute Pancreatitis 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 Acute Pancreatitis doctor in Japan?

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    How does MediFind rank Acute Pancreatitis 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 Acute Pancreatitis 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 Acute Pancreatitis 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 Acute Pancreatitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Acute Pancreatitis 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 Acute Pancreatitis 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 Acute Pancreatitis 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 Acute Pancreatitis 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 Acute Pancreatitis doctors in Japan?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Pancreatitis 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 Acute Pancreatitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Acute Pancreatitis 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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