The 20 Best Chronic Kidney Disease Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Chronic Kidney Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 2308 doctor with experience in Chronic Kidney Disease near Japan. Of these, 2012 are Experienced, 245 are Advanced, 46 are Distinguished and 5 are Elite.

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    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
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    Shinjuku, JP 

    Kosaku Nitta practices practicing medicine in Shinjuku, Japan. Nitta is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. They are also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses IgA Nephropathy, Glomerulonephritis, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Parathyroidectomy, and Kidney Transplant.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
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    Kashihara-shi, JP 

    Kazuhiko Tsuruya practices practicing medicine in Kashihara-shi, Japan. Tsuruya is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. They are also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetic Nephropathy, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney Transplant, and Thrombectomy.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
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    Kamakura, JP 

    Kazunari Tanabe practices practicing medicine in Kamakura, Japan. Tanabe is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. They are also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Chronic Kidney Disease, ABO Incompatibility, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

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    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
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    Fukushima, JP 

    Kunitoshi Iseki practices practicing medicine in Fukushima, Japan. Iseki is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroidectomy, and Kidney Transplant.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Masaomi Nangaku practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Nangaku is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. They are also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Cerebral Hypoxia, Anemia, Kidney Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Takanari Kitazono practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Kitazono is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. They are also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Chronic Kidney Disease, Calcinosis, Kidney Transplant, and Thrombectomy.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
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    Nagoya, JP 

    Toyoaki Murohara practices practicing medicine in Nagoya, Japan. Murohara is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. They are also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Cardiac Ablation.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
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    Kanagawa, JP 

    Masafumi Fukagawa practices practicing medicine in Kanagawa, Japan. Fukagawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. They are also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Chronic Kidney Disease, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Parathyroidectomy, and Kidney Transplant.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Junichi Hoshino practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Hoshino is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Polycystic Kidney Disease, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Diabetic Nephropathy, Kidney Transplant, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
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    Toranomon, JP 

    Yoshifumi Ubara practices practicing medicine in Toranomon, Japan. Ubara is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. They are also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Polycystic Kidney Disease, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, Parathyroidectomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
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    St. Marianna University School Of Medicine, 
    Kawasaki, JP 

    Yugo Shibagaki practices practicing medicine in Kawasaki, Japan. Mr. Shibagaki is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required
    Chuo, JP 

    Kandai Nozu practices practicing medicine in Chuo, Japan. Nozu is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. They are also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Bartter Syndrome, Alport Syndrome, Nephrotic Syndrome, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Tadao Akizawa practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Akizawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Anemia, Chronic Kidney Disease, Membranous Nephropathy, and Kidney Transplant.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Yusuke Suzuki practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Suzuki is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. They are also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses IgA Nephropathy, Glomerulonephritis, Minimal Change Disease, Endoscopy, and Hepatectomy.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required
    Niigata, JP 

    Ichiei Narita practices practicing medicine in Niigata, Japan. Narita is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. They are also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Glomerulonephritis, IgA Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Takashi Yokoo practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Yokoo is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glomerulonephritis, Hypertension, IgA Nephropathy, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Hideki Ishida practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Ishida is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ABO Incompatibility, Chronic Kidney Disease, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required
    Tsukuba, JP 

    Kunihiro Yamagata practices practicing medicine in Tsukuba, Japan. Yamagata is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. They are also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Glomerulonephritis, Vasculitis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required
    Okayama, JP 

    Naoki Kashihara practices practicing medicine in Okayama, Japan. Mr. Kashihara is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Hypertension, High Potassium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required
    Suita, JP 

    Yoshitaka Isaka practices practicing medicine in Suita, Japan. Mr. Isaka is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glomerulonephritis, Minimal Change Disease, IgA Nephropathy, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Chronic Kidney Disease?

    Chronic kidney disease (CKD) usually causes the slow loss of kidney function over time. The main job of the kidneys is to remove wastes and excess water from the body.

    When should I see a Chronic Kidney Disease 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 a Chronic Kidney Disease 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 Chronic Kidney Disease doctor in Japan?

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    How does MediFind rank Chronic Kidney Disease 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 Chronic Kidney Disease 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 a Chronic Kidney Disease 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 Chronic Kidney Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chronic Kidney 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 a Chronic Kidney Disease 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 Chronic Kidney 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 Chronic Kidney 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 Chronic Kidney Disease doctors in Japan?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chronic Kidney 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 a Chronic Kidney Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chronic Kidney 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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