The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Hokkaido, JP

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 166 doctor with experience in Arthritis near Hokkaido, JP. Of these, 149 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Arthritis

    Tatsuya Atsumi
    Elite in Arthritis

    Tatsuya Atsumi
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    Sapporo, JP 

    Tatsuya Atsumi practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Atsumi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Splenectomy.

    Distinguished in Arthritis

    Norimasa I. Iwasaki
    Distinguished in Arthritis

    Norimasa I. Iwasaki
    Referral may be required
    Sapporo, JP 

    Norimasa Iwasaki practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Iwasaki is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. They are also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Kienbock's Disease, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Distinguished in Arthritis

    Tomohiro Onodera
    Distinguished in Arthritis

    Tomohiro Onodera
    Referral may be required
    Sapporo, JP 

    Tomohiro Onodera practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Onodera is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Osteotomy, and Knee Replacement.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Arthritis?

    Common conditions include: Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Fungal Arthritis, Gonococcal Arthritis

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      Advanced in Arthritis

      Takao Koike
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Takao Koike
      Referral may be required
      Sapporo, JP 

      Takao Koike practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Koike is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Arthritis, Synovitis, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Advanced in Arthritis

      Tamotsu Kamishima
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Tamotsu Kamishima
      Referral may be required
      Sapporo, JP 

      Tamotsu Kamishima practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Kamishima is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Synovitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Osteotomy.

      Advanced in Arthritis

      Yuichiro Fujieda
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Yuichiro Fujieda
      Referral may be required
      Sapporo, JP 

      Yuichiro Fujieda practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Fujieda is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. They are also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Advanced in Arthritis

      Michihito Kono
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Michihito Kono
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      Sapporo, JP 

      Michihito Kono practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Kono is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. They are also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Lupus Nephritis.

      Advanced in Arthritis

      Tomohiro Shimizu
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Tomohiro Shimizu
      Referral may be required
      Sapporo, JP 

      Tomohiro Shimizu practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Shimizu is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Collins Pope Syndrome, Osteoporosis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

      Advanced in Arthritis

      Koji Iwasaki
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Koji Iwasaki
      Referral may be required
      Sapporo, JP 

      Koji Iwasaki practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Iwasaki is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Osteotomy, and Knee Replacement.

      Advanced in Arthritis

      Haruka Tsuchiya
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Haruka Tsuchiya
      Referral may be required
      Sapporo, JP 

      Haruka Tsuchiya practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Ms. Tsuchiya is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Pseudobulbar Affect, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Knee Replacement.

      Advanced in Arthritis

      Daisuke Takahashi
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Daisuke Takahashi
      Referral may be required
      Sapporo, JP 

      Daisuke Takahashi practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Takahashi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Collins Pope Syndrome, Osteonecrosis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

      Advanced in Arthritis

      Akira Sagawa
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Akira Sagawa
      Referral may be required
      JP 

      Akira Sagawa practices practicing medicine in Japan. Sagawa is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Synovitis, and Pneumonia.

      Advanced in Arthritis

      Kazuhide Tanimura
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Kazuhide Tanimura
      Referral may be required
      JP 

      Kazuhide Tanimura practices practicing medicine in Japan. Tanimura is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Synovitis, and Hypophosphatasia (HPP).

      Advanced in Arthritis

      Masatake Matsuoka
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Masatake Matsuoka
      Referral may be required
      Sapporo, JP 

      Masatake Matsuoka practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Matsuoka is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Osteoarthritis, Bone Tumor, Osteotomy, and Knee Replacement.

      Advanced in Arthritis

      Atsushi Teramoto
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Atsushi Teramoto
      Referral may be required
      Sapporo, JP 

      Atsushi Teramoto practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Teramoto is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypermobile Joints, Lung Nodules, Spondylolisthesis, Osteotomy, and Synovectomy.

      Advanced in Arthritis

      Kenneth L. Sutherland
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Kenneth L. Sutherland
      Referral may be required
      Sapporo, JP 

      Kenneth Sutherland practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Sutherland is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Synovitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Arthritis.

      Advanced in Arthritis

      Toshihiko Yamashita
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Toshihiko Yamashita
      Referral may be required
      Sapporo, JP 

      Toshihiko Yamashita practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Yamashita is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. They are also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Osteonecrosis, Polydactyly, Hypermobile Joints, Osteotomy, and Synovectomy.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Satoru I. Takahashi
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Satoru I. Takahashi
      Referral may be required
      Asahikawa, JP 

      Satoru Takahashi practices practicing medicine in Asahikawa, Japan. Mr. Takahashi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multicentric Carpotarsal Osteolysis Syndrome, Prostate Cancer, Rett Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Thrombectomy.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Susumu Ishida
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Susumu Ishida
      Referral may be required
      Sapporo, JP 

      Susumu Ishida practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Ishida is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Uveitis, Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Olga Amengual
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Olga Amengual
      Referral may be required
      Sapporo, JP 

      Olga Amengual practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Ms. Amengual is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteonecrosis, and Splenectomy.

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      Last Updated: 06/30/2026

      What is the definition of Arthritis?

      Arthritis is inflammation or degeneration of one or more joints. A joint is the area where 2 bones meet. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis.

      When should I see an Arthritis 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 Arthritis 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 do I find the best Arthritis doctor in Hokkaido, JP?

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      How does MediFind rank Arthritis 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 Arthritis 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 Arthritis 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 Arthritis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Arthritis 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 Arthritis 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 Arthritis 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 Arthritis 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 Arthritis doctors in Hokkaido, JP?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Arthritis 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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