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    MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Arthritis near Wakayama, JP. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    30 providers found
      Distinguished in Arthritis

      Takao Fujii
      Distinguished in Arthritis

      Takao Fujii
      Wakayama, JP 

      Takao Fujii practices in Wakayama, Japan. Mr. Fujii is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Vasculitis, and Meningitis.

      Advanced in Arthritis

      Shigeru Iwata
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Shigeru Iwata
      Wakayama, JP 

      Shigeru Iwata practices in Wakayama, Japan. Mr. Iwata is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

      Advanced in Arthritis

      Hiroshi Yamada
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Hiroshi Yamada
      Wakayama, JP 

      Hiroshi Yamada practices in Wakayama, Japan. Mr. Yamada is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Acute Pain, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

      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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        Experienced in Arthritis

        Naoichiro Yukawa
        Experienced in Arthritis

        Naoichiro Yukawa
        Yukawa, JP 

        Naoichiro Yukawa practices in Yukawa, Japan. Yukawa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Their top areas of expertise are Polymyositis, Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome, Myositis, and Dermatomyositis.

        Experienced in Arthritis

        Hiroshi Hashizume
        Experienced in Arthritis

        Hiroshi Hashizume
        Wakayama, JP 

        Hiroshi Hashizume practices in Wakayama, Japan. Mr. Hashizume is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Lordosis, Acute Pain, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

        Experienced in Arthritis

        Munehito Yoshida
        Experienced in Arthritis

        Munehito Yoshida
        Wakayama, JP 

        Munehito Yoshida practices in Wakayama, Japan. Yoshida is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Their top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Acute Pain, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Nerve Decompression.

        Experienced in Arthritis

        Yuyu Ishimoto
        Experienced in Arthritis

        Yuyu Ishimoto
        Wakayama, JP 

        Yuyu Ishimoto practices in Wakayama, Japan. Ishimoto is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Their top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

        Experienced in Arthritis

        Nobuo Kuramoto
        Experienced in Arthritis

        Nobuo Kuramoto
        Wakayama, JP 

        Nobuo Kuramoto practices in Wakayama, Japan. Mr. Kuramoto is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Lymphoid Hyperplasia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis.

        Experienced in Arthritis

        Hideyuki Ito
        Experienced in Arthritis

        Hideyuki Ito
        Wakayama, JP 

        Hideyuki Ito practices in Wakayama, Japan. Ito is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Their top areas of expertise are Anisakiasis, Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Secernentea Infections, and Knee Replacement.

        Experienced in Arthritis

        Hideyuki Tamai
        Experienced in Arthritis

        Hideyuki Tamai
        Wakayama, JP 

        Hideyuki Tamai practices in Wakayama, Japan. Tamai is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Their top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Hepatitis C, Endoscopy, and Splenectomy.

        Experienced in Arthritis

        Naoko Nishio
        Experienced in Arthritis

        Naoko Nishio
        Wakayama, JP 

        Naoko Nishio practices in Wakayama, Japan. Ms. Nishio is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Neuralgia, Persistent Mullerian Duct Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, and Chronic Pain.

        Experienced in Arthritis

        Wataru Taniguchi
        Experienced in Arthritis

        Wataru Taniguchi
        Wakayama, JP 

        Wataru Taniguchi practices in Wakayama, Japan. Mr. Taniguchi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Neuralgia, Lordosis, Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, and Hip Replacement.

        Experienced in Arthritis

        Keiji Nagata
        Experienced in Arthritis

        Keiji Nagata
        Wakayama, JP 

        Keiji Nagata practices in Wakayama, Japan. Mr. Nagata is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

        Experienced in Arthritis

        Mayumi Sonekatsu
        Experienced in Arthritis

        Mayumi Sonekatsu
        Kimiidera, JP 

        Mayumi Sonekatsu practices in Kimiidera, Japan. Ms. Sonekatsu is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Poliomyelitis, Myelitis, Neuralgia, and Hip Replacement.

        Experienced in Arthritis

        Koji Yokoyama
        Experienced in Arthritis

        Koji Yokoyama
        Wakayama, JP 

        Koji Yokoyama practices in Wakayama, Japan. Mr. Yokoyama is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Kawasaki Disease, Waterhouse-Friderichsen Syndrome, Internal Carotid Agenesis, and Pompholyx Eczema.

        Experienced in Arthritis

        Shunji Tsutsui
        Experienced in Arthritis

        Shunji Tsutsui
        Wakayama, JP 

        Shunji Tsutsui practices in Wakayama, Japan. Tsutsui is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Their top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Lordosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

        Experienced in Arthritis

        Manabu D. Yamanaka
        Experienced in Arthritis

        Manabu D. Yamanaka
        Wakayama, JP 

        Manabu Yamanaka practices in Wakayama, Japan. Mr. Yamanaka is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Acute Pain, Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, and Spinal Fusion.

        Experienced in Arthritis

        Kazuo Matsubara
        Experienced in Arthritis

        Kazuo Matsubara
        Wakayama, JP 

        Kazuo Matsubara practices in Wakayama, Japan. Mr. Matsubara is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Riboflavin Transporter Deficiency Neuronopathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Liver Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

        Experienced in Arthritis

        Hidenobu Tamai
        Experienced in Arthritis

        Hidenobu Tamai
        Kimiidera, JP 

        Hidenobu Tamai practices in Kimiidera, Japan. Tamai is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Their top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Acute Pain, Osteoarthritis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Spinal Fusion.

        Experienced in Arthritis

        Yukihiro Nakagawa
        Experienced in Arthritis

        Yukihiro Nakagawa
        Myoji, JP 

        Yukihiro Nakagawa practices in Myoji, Japan. Nakagawa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Their top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Accessory Navicular Bone, Lordosis, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty.

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        Last Updated: 01/09/2026

        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 Wakayama, 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 Wakayama, 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 Wakayama, JP?

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        How does MediFind rank Arthritis doctors in Wakayama, 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 Wakayama, 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 Wakayama, 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 Wakayama, 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 Wakayama, 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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