The 20 Best Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 1333 doctor with experience in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood near Japan. Of these, 1208 are Experienced, 107 are Advanced, 17 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Junichi Ushiba
    Elite in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Junichi Ushiba
    Kanagawa, JP 

    Junichi Ushiba practices practicing medicine in Kanagawa, Japan. Mr. Ushiba is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Stroke, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Meigen X. Liu
    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Meigen X. Liu
    Tokyo, JP 

    Meigen Liu practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Liu is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Spasticity, Stroke, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Hiroki Tanikawa
    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Hiroki Tanikawa
    Nagoya, JP 

    Hiroki Tanikawa practices practicing medicine in Nagoya, Japan. Mr. Tanikawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Spasticity, and Stroke.

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    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Kenji Hachisuka
    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Kenji Hachisuka
    Kyumoji, JP 

    Kenji Hachisuka practices practicing medicine in Kyumoji, Japan. Mr. Hachisuka is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Poliomyelitis, and Stroke.

    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Shuji Matsumoto
    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Shuji Matsumoto
    Ami, JP 

    Shuji Matsumoto practices practicing medicine in Ami, Japan. Mr. Matsumoto is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Larynx Atresia, and Spasticity.

    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Shinichiro Maeshima
    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Shinichiro Maeshima
    Obu, JP 

    Shinichiro Maeshima practices practicing medicine in Obu, Japan. Maeshima is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Central Pain Syndrome, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, and Stroke.

    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Shigeru Sonoda
    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Shigeru Sonoda
    Tsu, JP 

    Shigeru Sonoda practices practicing medicine in Tsu, Japan. Mr. Sonoda is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Stroke, and Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.

    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Hitoshi Kagaya
    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Hitoshi Kagaya
    Obu, JP 

    Hitoshi Kagaya practices practicing medicine in Obu, Japan. Mr. Kagaya is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Swallowing Difficulty, and Spasticity.

    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Yasutaka Kobayashi
    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Yasutaka Kobayashi
    JP 

    Yasutaka Kobayashi practices practicing medicine in Japan. Kobayashi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Leukocytosis, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Dysgraphia, and Splenectomy.

    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Tsubasa Mitsutake
    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Tsubasa Mitsutake
    Saga, JP 

    Tsubasa Mitsutake practices practicing medicine in Saga, Japan. Mr. Mitsutake is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Stroke, and Osteoarthritis.

    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Eiichi Saitoh
    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Eiichi Saitoh
    Sendai 980-8577, Tokai 319-1195, Japan [3] CREST, 
    Sanbancho, JP 

    Eiichi Saitoh practices practicing medicine in Sanbancho, Japan. Mr. Saitoh is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, and Post Polio Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Michiyuki Kawakami
    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Michiyuki Kawakami
    Tokyo, JP 

    Michiyuki Kawakami practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Kawakami is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Stroke, and Spasticity.

    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Yoshiyuki Sankai
    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Yoshiyuki Sankai
    Tsukuba, JP 

    Yoshiyuki Sankai practices practicing medicine in Tsukuba, Japan. Mr. Sankai is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, Spasticity, and Osteotomy.

    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Megumi Shimodozono
    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Megumi Shimodozono
    Kagoshima, JP 

    Megumi Shimodozono practices practicing medicine in Kagoshima, Japan. Ms. Shimodozono is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Spasticity, and Central Pain Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Atsushi Ishii
    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Atsushi Ishii
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Atsushi Ishii practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Mr. Ishii is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Familial Neonatal Seizures, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Dravet Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Masahiro Abo
    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Masahiro Abo
    Minato, JP 

    Masahiro Abo practices practicing medicine in Minato, Japan. Mr. Abo is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Claw Foot, Spasticity, Hammer Toe, and Stroke.

    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Shinichi Hirose
    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Shinichi Hirose
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Shinichi Hirose practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Mr. Hirose is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Benign Familial Neonatal Seizures, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Dravet Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Kazuki Fujita
    Distinguished in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Kazuki Fujita
    Fukui City, JP 

    Kazuki Fujita practices practicing medicine in Fukui City, Japan. Mr. Fujita is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Spasticity, and Chorea.

    Advanced in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Masahiko Mukaino
    Advanced in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Masahiko Mukaino
    JP 

    Masahiko Mukaino practices practicing medicine in Japan. Mukaino is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Spasticity, and Stroke.

    Advanced in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Kei Ohtsuka
    Advanced in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

    Kei Ohtsuka
    Toyoake, JP 

    Kei Ohtsuka practices practicing medicine in Toyoake, Japan. Ohtsuka is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, and Stroke.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood?

    Alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) is a neurological disorder that usually affects children before 18 months of age. Classic AHC causes recurrent episodes of paralysis (hemiplegia) that involve one or both sides of the body, multiple limbs, or a single limb. The paralysis may affect different parts of the body at different times and may be brief or last for several days. A characteristic feature of AHC is that symptoms disappear during sleep and return upon waking. Many affected children display some degree of developmental delay, abnormal eye (oculomotor) movements, uncontrolled limb movements (including ataxia, dystonia, and choreoathetosis) and seizures. The majority of cases of AHC are caused by a new change (called a pathogenic variant) in the ATP1A3 gene that is not inherited. Thus, most patients with AHC do not have a family history of the disorder. A small number of cases of AHC are caused by changes in the ATP1A2 gene. When this condition does run in families, it follows an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance.

    When should I see an Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood 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 Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood 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 Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood doctor in Japan?

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    How does MediFind rank Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood 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 Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood 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 Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood 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 Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood 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 Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood 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 Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood 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 Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood 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 Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood doctors in Japan?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood 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 Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood 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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