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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) near Shiga Prefecture, JP. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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      Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Yoko Shibata
      Distinguished in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Yoko Shibata
      Fukushima, JP 

      Yoko Shibata practices in Fukushima, Japan. Ms. Shibata is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Hitomi Takahashi
      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Hitomi Takahashi
      Fukushima, JP 

      Hitomi Takahashi practices in Fukushima, Japan. Ms. Takahashi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top area of expertise is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Hiroaki Nakagawa
      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Hiroaki Nakagawa
      CiRCLE, 
      Fukushima, JP 

      Hiroaki Nakagawa practices in Fukushima, Japan. Mr. Nakagawa is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Baker Cyst, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis, and Endoscopy.

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      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Hiroaki Kume
      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Hiroaki Kume
      Maeda, JP 

      Hiroaki Kume practices in Maeda, Japan. Mr. Kume is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Suguru Sato
      Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Suguru Sato
      Fukushima, JP 

      Suguru Sato practices in Fukushima, Japan. Sato is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Their top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Asthma, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

      Akiomi Yoshihisa
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Akiomi Yoshihisa
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Akiomi Yoshihisa
      Fukushima, JP 

      Akiomi Yoshihisa practices in Fukushima, Japan. Yoshihisa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Their top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Hypertension, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

      Yasuchika Takeishi
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Yasuchika Takeishi
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Yasuchika Takeishi
      Fukushima, JP 

      Yasuchika Takeishi practices in Fukushima, Japan. Takeishi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Their top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertension, Angioplasty, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Junpei Saito
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Junpei Saito
      Fukushima, JP 

      Junpei Saito practices in Fukushima, Japan. Mr. Saito is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Asthma.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Atsuro Fukuhara
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Atsuro Fukuhara
      Fukushima, JP 

      Atsuro Fukuhara practices in Fukushima, Japan. Fukuhara is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Their top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Asthma.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Yoshinori Tanino
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Yoshinori Tanino
      Fukushima, JP 

      Yoshinori Tanino practices in Fukushima, Japan. Mr. Tanino is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Masao Suzuki
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Masao Suzuki
      Fukushima, JP 

      Masao Suzuki practices in Fukushima, Japan. Mr. Suzuki is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Liddle Syndrome.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Yasuhito Suzuki
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Yasuhito Suzuki
      Fukushima, JP 

      Yasuhito Suzuki practices in Fukushima, Japan. Suzuki is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Their top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Asthma.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Keishi Sugino
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Keishi Sugino
      Koriyama, JP 

      Keishi Sugino practices in Koriyama, Japan. Mr. Sugino is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Hiroshi Moriya
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Hiroshi Moriya
      Fukushima, JP 

      Hiroshi Moriya practices in Fukushima, Japan. Mr. Moriya is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Shinobu Kitazume
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Shinobu Kitazume
      Fukushima, JP 

      Shinobu Kitazume practices in Fukushima, Japan. Kitazume is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Their top areas of expertise are Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Primary Amyloidosis, Alzheimer's Disease, and Emphysema.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Mami Rikimaru
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Mami Rikimaru
      Fukushima, JP 

      Mami Rikimaru practices in Fukushima, Japan. Ms. Rikimaru is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and COVID-19.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Ryuichi Togawa
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Ryuichi Togawa
      Fukushima, JP 

      Ryuichi Togawa practices in Fukushima, Japan. Mr. Togawa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Taeko Ishii
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Taeko Ishii
      Fukushima, JP 

      Taeko Ishii practices in Fukushima, Japan. Ms. Ishii is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Takefumi Nikaido
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Takefumi Nikaido
      Fukushima, JP 

      Takefumi Nikaido practices in Fukushima, Japan. Nikaido is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Their top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Naoko Fukuhara
      Experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

      Naoko Fukuhara
      Fukushima, JP 

      Naoko Fukuhara practices in Fukushima, Japan. Ms. Fukuhara is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?

      Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common lung disease. Having COPD makes it hard to breathe.

      There are two main forms of COPD:

      • Chronic bronchitis, which involves a long-term cough with mucus
      • Emphysema, which involves damage to the lungs over time

      Most people with COPD have a combination of both conditions.

      When should I see a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctor in Shiga Prefecture, 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 a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctor in Shiga Prefecture, 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctor in Shiga Prefecture, JP?

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      How does MediFind rank Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctors in Shiga Prefecture, 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctors in Shiga Prefecture, 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 a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctor in Shiga Prefecture, 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 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 Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctor in Shiga Prefecture, 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 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 Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 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 Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctors in Shiga Prefecture, JP?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 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 Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 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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