The 20 Best Astrocytoma Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Astrocytoma Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 1304 doctor with experience in Astrocytoma near Japan. Of these, 1111 are Experienced, 157 are Advanced, 35 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Yoshitaka Narita
    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Yoshitaka Narita
    Chuo, JP 

    Yoshitaka Narita practices practicing medicine in Chuo, Japan. Mr. Narita is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Astrocytoma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Koichi Ichimura
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Koichi Ichimura
    Tokyo, JP 

    Koichi Ichimura practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Ichimura is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Mitsutoshi Nakada
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Mitsutoshi Nakada
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Mitsutoshi Nakada practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Nakada is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. They are also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Stent Placement.

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    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Koji Yoshimoto
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Koji Yoshimoto
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Koji Yoshimoto practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Mr. Yoshimoto is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Osteotomy.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Yoshihiro Muragaki
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Yoshihiro Muragaki
    Crest, 
    Tokyo, JP 

    Yoshihiro Muragaki practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Muragaki is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Thalamotomy.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Ryuta Saito
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Ryuta Saito
    Nagoya, JP 

    Ryuta Saito practices practicing medicine in Nagoya, Japan. Saito is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. They are also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioma, Thalamotomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Makoto Ohno
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Makoto Ohno
    Chuo, JP 

    Makoto Ohno practices practicing medicine in Chuo, Japan. Mr. Ohno is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Ichiyo Shibahara
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Ichiyo Shibahara
    Sagamihara, JP 

    Ichiyo Shibahara practices practicing medicine in Sagamihara, Japan. Shibahara is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Yoshiki Arakawa
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Yoshiki Arakawa
    Kyoto, JP 

    Yoshiki Arakawa practices practicing medicine in Kyoto, Japan. Mr. Arakawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Masamichi Takahashi
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Masamichi Takahashi
    Kanagawa, JP 

    Masamichi Takahashi practices practicing medicine in Kanagawa, Japan. Takahashi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Laminectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Eiichi Ishikawa
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Eiichi Ishikawa
    Tsukuba, JP 

    Eiichi Ishikawa practices practicing medicine in Tsukuba, Japan. Mr. Ishikawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Atsushi Natsume
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Atsushi Natsume
    Nagoya, JP 

    Atsushi Natsume practices practicing medicine in Nagoya, Japan. Mr. Natsume is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Mastoidectomy.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Akitake Mukasa
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Akitake Mukasa
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Akitake Mukasa practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Mukasa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. They are also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Thrombectomy.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Osamu Togao
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Osamu Togao
    Saga, JP 

    Osamu Togao practices practicing medicine in Saga, Japan. Mr. Togao is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Vertebroplasty.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Masayuki Kanamori
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Masayuki Kanamori
    Sendai, JP 

    Masayuki Kanamori practices practicing medicine in Sendai, Japan. Mr. Kanamori is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Liver Embolization, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Kenta Masui
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Kenta Masui
    Nagasaki, JP 

    Kenta Masui practices practicing medicine in Nagasaki, Japan. Mr. Masui is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Thymectomy.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Toshihiro Kumabe
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Toshihiro Kumabe
    Sagamihara, JP 

    Toshihiro Kumabe practices practicing medicine in Sagamihara, Japan. Kumabe is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. They are also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioma, Brain Tumor, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Yukihiko Sonoda
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Yukihiko Sonoda
    Yamagata, JP 

    Yukihiko Sonoda practices practicing medicine in Yamagata, Japan. Sonoda is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. They are also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, Thrombectomy, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Ryo Nishikawa
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Ryo Nishikawa
    Saitama, JP 

    Ryo Nishikawa practices practicing medicine in Saitama, Japan. Mr. Nishikawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Shigeru Yamaguchi
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Shigeru Yamaguchi
    Sapporo, JP 

    Shigeru Yamaguchi practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Yamaguchi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioma, Astrocytoma, and Nerve Decompression.

    While we make every effort to provide the best results possible, data is currently limited outside of the United States. Doctors listed may include both clinicians and researchers, and individuals relocate frequently. We recommend contacting doctors directly to confirm their location and areas of focus. Contact information is provided when available. Learn more about our expert tiers.
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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Astrocytoma?

    Astrocytoma is a type of tumor that can occur in the brain or spinal cord. It originates from star-shaped cells called astrocytes that regulate electrical impulses in the brain. Astrocytomas are the most common form of glioma. Astrocytomas are classified into four different grades based on how aggressive the cancer is.  Grade 1 astrocytomas are the least aggressive. These tumors can be benign or slow-growing and are generally associated with long-term survival. This grade includes subependymomas and pilocytic astrocytomas.  Grade 2 astrocytomas are slow-growing tumors that may eventually develop into larger or more aggressive tumors.  Grade 3 astrocytomas are anaplastic (malignant) tumors. These grow more quickly than Grade 2. Grade 4 astrocytomas include glioblastoma multiforme, which is the most common primary brain tumor. Glioblastoma multiforme can quickly grow and spread to other parts of the brain, leading to seizures and other serious complications.

    When should I see an Astrocytoma 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 Astrocytoma 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 Astrocytoma doctor in Japan?

    You can find an Astrocytoma doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Astrocytoma 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 Astrocytoma 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 Astrocytoma 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 Astrocytoma 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 Astrocytoma doctors in Japan?

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

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