The 20 Best Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Doctors Near Me in Kanagawa, JP

Find the Top Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy near Kanagawa, JP. Of these, 35 are Experienced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Advanced.

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    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Akitsu Hotta
    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Akitsu Hotta
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    Fujisawa, JP 

    Akitsu Hotta practices practicing medicine in Fujisawa, Japan. Hotta is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Miyoshi Myopathy, Platelet Storage Pool Deficiency, and Osteotomy.

    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Yuji K. Takahashi
    Distinguished in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Yuji K. Takahashi
    Referral may be required
    Yokohama, JP 

    Yuji Takahashi practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Mr. Takahashi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Wataru Saito
    Advanced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Wataru Saito
    Referral may be required
    Sagamihara, JP 

    Wataru Saito practices practicing medicine in Sagamihara, Japan. Mr. Saito is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Fukuyama Type Muscular Dystrophy, Walker-Warburg Syndrome, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

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    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Masashi Takaso
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Masashi Takaso
    Referral may be required
    Sagamihara, JP 

    Masashi Takaso practices practicing medicine in Sagamihara, Japan. Mr. Takaso is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Takanori Shiga
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Takanori Shiga
    Referral may be required
    Sagamihara, JP 

    Takanori Shiga practices practicing medicine in Sagamihara, Japan. Mr. Shiga is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cor Triatriatum, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Takayuki Imura
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Takayuki Imura
    Referral may be required
    Sagamihara, JP 

    Takayuki Imura practices practicing medicine in Sagamihara, Japan. Mr. Imura is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Walker-Warburg Syndrome, Fukuyama Type Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Toshiyuki Nakazawa
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Toshiyuki Nakazawa
    Referral may be required
    Sagamihara, JP 

    Toshiyuki Nakazawa practices practicing medicine in Sagamihara, Japan. Mr. Nakazawa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Fukuyama Type Muscular Dystrophy, Walker-Warburg Syndrome, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Masayuki Miyagi
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Masayuki Miyagi
    Referral may be required
    Sagamihara, JP 

    Masayuki Miyagi practices practicing medicine in Sagamihara, Japan. Mr. Miyagi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, Neuralgia, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Gen Inoue
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Gen Inoue
    Referral may be required
    Sagamihara, JP 

    Gen Inoue practices practicing medicine in Sagamihara, Japan. Inoue is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. They are also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Yukimasa Makita
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Yukimasa Makita
    Referral may be required
    Fujisawa, JP 

    Yukimasa Makita practices practicing medicine in Fujisawa, Japan. Makita is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Their clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Katsuhiro Mizuno
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Katsuhiro Mizuno
    Referral may be required
    Isehara, JP 

    Katsuhiro Mizuno practices practicing medicine in Isehara, Japan. Mizuno is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Satomi Mitsuhashi
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Satomi Mitsuhashi
    Referral may be required
    Yokohama, JP 

    Satomi Mitsuhashi practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Ms. Mitsuhashi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Inclusion Body Myopathy 2, and Spasmus Nutans.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Kentaro Uchida
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Kentaro Uchida
    Referral may be required
    Sagamihara, JP 

    Kentaro Uchida practices practicing medicine in Sagamihara, Japan. Mr. Uchida is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Bone Graft, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Eiki Shirasawa
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Eiki Shirasawa
    Referral may be required
    Sagamihara, JP 

    Eiki Shirasawa practices practicing medicine in Sagamihara, Japan. Shirasawa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Walker-Warburg Syndrome, Fukuyama Type Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Hidetomo Yokoo
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Hidetomo Yokoo
    Referral may be required
    Kawasaki, JP 

    Hidetomo Yokoo practices practicing medicine in Kawasaki, Japan. Yokoo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Their clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Takahito Ito
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Takahito Ito
    Referral may be required
    Kawasaki, JP 

    Takahito Ito practices practicing medicine in Kawasaki, Japan. Ito is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Their clinical expertise encompasses Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Hypercalcemia, Low Blood Pressure, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Masahiko Yasuda
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Masahiko Yasuda
    Referral may be required
    Kawasaki, JP 

    Masahiko Yasuda practices practicing medicine in Kawasaki, Japan. Yasuda is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Their clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, and Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Kazutoshi Okamoto
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Kazutoshi Okamoto
    Referral may be required
    Kawasaki, JP 

    Kazutoshi Okamoto practices practicing medicine in Kawasaki, Japan. Okamoto is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Agenesis of the Dorsal Pancreas, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Islet Cell Transplantation.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Masahito Watanabe
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Masahito Watanabe
    Referral may be required
    Kawasaki, JP 

    Masahito Watanabe practices practicing medicine in Kawasaki, Japan. Watanabe is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, Agenesis of the Dorsal Pancreas, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Islet Cell Transplantation.

    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Takahiro Nakayama
    Experienced in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Takahiro Nakayama
    Referral may be required
    Yokohama, JP 

    Takahiro Nakayama practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Mr. Nakayama is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?

    Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) affects the muscles, leading to muscle wasting that gets worse over time. DMD occurs primarily in males, though in rare cases may affect females. The symptoms of DMD include progressive weakness and loss (atrophy) of both skeletal and heart muscle. Early signs may include delayed ability to sit, stand, or walk and difficulties learning to speak. Muscle weakness is usually noticeable in early childhood. DMD is caused by genetic changes (DNA variants) in the DMD gene. DMD is inherited in an X-linked recessive pattern and may occur in people who do not have a family history of DMD. Diagnosis of DMD is based on the symptoms, clinical exam, and the result of a biopsy to remove a small piece of muscle for examination under a microscope. The result of genetic testing may also help confirm the diagnosis. Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD), a milder form of muscular dystrophy, is also caused by genetic changes in the DMD gene.

    When should I see a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doctor in Kanagawa, 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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doctor in Kanagawa, 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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doctor in Kanagawa, JP?

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    How does MediFind rank Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doctors in Kanagawa, 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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doctors in Kanagawa, 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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doctor in Kanagawa, 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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doctor in Kanagawa, 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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doctors in Kanagawa, JP?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 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 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 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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