Overview
Shigehiko Kitano practices in Shinjuku, Japan. Kitano is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Their top areas of expertise are Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.
Their clinical research consists of co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, they have co-authored 17 articles in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
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Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Experts who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Kitano isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
- Diabetic RetinopathyKitano isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
- VitrectomyKitano isAdvanced. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- Experienced
- GlaucomaKitano isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Kitano isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Retinal DetachmentKitano isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Kitano isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).