The 20 Best Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) Doctors Near Me in Hokkaido, JP

Find the Top Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 51 doctor with experience in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) near Hokkaido, JP. Of these, 42 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Distinguished in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Sapporo, JP 

    Ichiro Yabe practices in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Yabe is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). His top areas of expertise are Multiple System Atrophy, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Familial Dysautonomia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Hakodate, JP 

    Hidenao Sasaki practices in Hakodate, Japan. Sasaki is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Their top areas of expertise are Multiple System Atrophy, Familial Dysautonomia, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Sapporo, JP 

    Ikuko Iwata practices in Sapporo, Japan. Ms. Iwata is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia.

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    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Sapporo, JP 

    Ikuko Iwata-Takahashi practices in Sapporo, Japan. Ms. Iwata-Takahashi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Encephalitis, Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    JP 

    Takashi Kimura practices in Japan. Mr. Kimura is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). His top areas of expertise are Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Paramyotonia Congenita, Myasthenia Gravis, and Thymectomy.

    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Sapporo, JP 

    Ikuko Takahashi practices in Sapporo, Japan. Ms. Takahashi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Her top areas of expertise are Multiple System Atrophy, Familial Dysautonomia, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Movement Disorders, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Hakodate, JP 

    Atsushi Takahashi practices in Hakodate, Japan. Mr. Takahashi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). His top areas of expertise are Autoimmune Hepatitis, Cardiac Tamponade, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Cardiac Ablation, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Sapporo, JP 

    Masaaki Matsushima practices in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Matsushima is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). His top areas of expertise are Multiple System Atrophy, Familial Dysautonomia, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Advanced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Sapporo, JP 

    Masatoshi Maeki practices in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Maeki is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). His top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, and Trophoblastic Tumor Placental Site.

    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Sapporo, JP 

    Jun Utsumi practices in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Utsumi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Multiple System Atrophy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Familial Dysautonomia.

    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Sapporo, JP 

    Syuuichirou Suzuki practices in Sapporo, Japan. Suzuki is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Their top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Alzheimer's Disease, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Sapporo, JP 

    Hiroaki Yaguchi practices in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Yaguchi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). His top areas of expertise are Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Encephalitis, Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Sapporo, JP 

    Shin Hisahara practices in Sapporo, Japan. Hisahara is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Their top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Alzheimer's Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Sapporo, JP 

    Yuka Ishikawa practices in Sapporo, Japan. Ms. Ishikawa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Her top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.

    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Obihiro, JP 

    Takahiro Kano practices in Obihiro, Japan. Mr. Kano is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). His top areas of expertise are Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Movement Disorders, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Sapporo, JP 

    Sachiko Akimoto practices in Sapporo, Japan. Ms. Akimoto is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Her top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, and Thymic Epithelial Tumor.

    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Sapporo, JP 

    Akiko Takeuchi practices in Sapporo, Japan. Ms. Takeuchi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Her top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, and Cardiac Tamponade.

    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Sapporo, JP 

    Kiyoharu Inoue practices in Sapporo, Japan. Inoue is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Their top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Sapporo, JP 

    Akihiro Sakurai practices in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Sakurai is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). His top areas of expertise are Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2, Proximal Symphalangism, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Experienced in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
    Wataru Sakai Is An Adjunct Assistant Professor, 
    Sapporo, JP 

    Michiaki Yamakage practices in Sapporo, Japan. Yamakage is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Their top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Low Blood Pressure, Delirium, Awake Craniotomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)?

    Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a disease of the nerve cells in the brain, brain stem and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement.

    ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig disease.

    When should I see an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) doctor in Hokkaido, JP?

    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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) doctor in Hokkaido, JP?

    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 does MediFind rank Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) doctors in Hokkaido, JP?

    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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) doctors in Hokkaido, JP?

    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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) doctor in Hokkaido, JP?

    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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) doctor in Hokkaido, JP?

    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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) doctors in Hokkaido, JP?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) 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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