The 20 Best Erythropoietic Protoporphyria Doctors Near Me in Osaka, JP

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria near Osaka, JP. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Akira Kawada
    Advanced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Akira Kawada
    Kishiwada, JP 

    Akira Kawada practices practicing medicine in Kishiwada, Japan. Kawada is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria. They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hypomelanotic Disorder, Erythropoietic Protoporphyria, Protoporphyria, and Acne.

    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Satoru Hagiwara
    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Satoru Hagiwara
    Osaka, JP 

    Satoru Hagiwara practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Hagiwara is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Hepatitis, Hepatitis B, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Naoshi Nishida
    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Naoshi Nishida
    Osaka, JP 

    Naoshi Nishida practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Nishida is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Hepatitis, Cholangitis, Endoscopy, and Hepatectomy.

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    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Masatoshi Kudo
    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Masatoshi Kudo
    Osaka, JP 

    Masatoshi Kudo practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Kudo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Jaundice, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Toshiharu Sakurai
    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Toshiharu Sakurai
    Sayama, JP 

    Toshiharu Sakurai practices practicing medicine in Sayama, Japan. Mr. Sakurai is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Colorectal Polyps, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Hirofumi Akita
    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Hirofumi Akita
    Osaka, JP 

    Hirofumi Akita practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Akita is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria. They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Mamoru Takenaka
    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Mamoru Takenaka
    Osaka, JP 

    Mamoru Takenaka practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Takenaka is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Yoriaki Komeda
    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Yoriaki Komeda
    Osaka, JP 

    Yoriaki Komeda practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Komeda is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Polyps, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Shigeru Taketani
    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Shigeru Taketani
    Hirakata, JP 

    Shigeru Taketani practices practicing medicine in Hirakata, Japan. Mr. Taketani is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria. His clinical expertise encompasses Porphyria, Erythropoietic Protoporphyria, and Protoporphyria.

    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Tomohiro Watanabe
    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Tomohiro Watanabe
    Sayama, JP 

    Tomohiro Watanabe practices practicing medicine in Sayama, Japan. Mr. Watanabe is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses IgG4-Related Disease, Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Takeo Minamikawa
    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Takeo Minamikawa
    Osaka, JP 

    Takeo Minamikawa practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Minamikawa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Erythropoietic Protoporphyria, Protoporphyria, and Porphyria.

    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Takehiro Noda
    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Takehiro Noda
    Osaka, JP 

    Takehiro Noda practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Noda is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria. They are also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreas Transplant.

    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Hiroshi Ida
    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Hiroshi Ida
    Osaka, JP 

    Hiroshi Ida practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Ida is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Splenectomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Shogo Kobayashi
    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Shogo Kobayashi
    Osaka, JP 

    Shogo Kobayashi practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Kobayashi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Hepatectomy, and Pancreas Transplant.

    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Hidetoshi Eguchi
    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Hidetoshi Eguchi
    Suita, JP 

    Hidetoshi Eguchi practices practicing medicine in Suita, Japan. Eguchi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria. They are also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Hepatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Eisuke Enoki
    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Eisuke Enoki
    Sayama, JP 

    Eisuke Enoki practices practicing medicine in Sayama, Japan. Mr. Enoki is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria. His clinical expertise encompasses Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Aspergillosis, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Salivary Gland Tumors.

    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Yosuke Ishitsuka
    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Yosuke Ishitsuka
    Osaka, JP 

    Yosuke Ishitsuka practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Ishitsuka is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichostasis Spinulosa, Extramammary Paget Disease, Atopic Dermatitis, and Melanoma.

    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Tadafumi Asaoka
    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Tadafumi Asaoka
    Osaka, JP 

    Tadafumi Asaoka practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Asaoka is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Koji Umeshita
    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Koji Umeshita
    Osaka, JP 

    Koji Umeshita practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Umeshita is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, ABO Incompatibility, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy.

    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Kunihito Gotoh
    Experienced in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

    Kunihito Gotoh
    Osaka, JP 

    Kunihito Gotoh practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Gotoh is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria?

    Erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) is a type of porphyria. Porphyrias are caused by an abnormality in the heme production process. Heme is essential in enabling our blood cells to carry oxygen and in breaking down chemical compounds in the liver. Erythropoietic protoporphyria is caused by pathogenic variants in the FECH gene which lead to an impaired activity of ferrocheletase (FECH), an important enzyme in heme production. This results in the build-up of protoporphyrin in the bone marrow, red blood cells, blood plasma, skin, and eventually liver. Build up of protoporphyrin can cause extreme sensitivity to sunlight, liver damage, abdominal pain, gallstones, and enlargement of the spleen. Inheritance is autosomal recessive.

    When should I see an Erythropoietic Protoporphyria doctor in Osaka, 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 Erythropoietic Protoporphyria doctor in Osaka, 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 Erythropoietic Protoporphyria doctor in Osaka, JP?

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    How does MediFind rank Erythropoietic Protoporphyria doctors in Osaka, 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 Erythropoietic Protoporphyria doctors in Osaka, 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 Erythropoietic Protoporphyria doctor in Osaka, 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 Erythropoietic Protoporphyria doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Erythropoietic Protoporphyria 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 Erythropoietic Protoporphyria doctor in Osaka, 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 Erythropoietic Protoporphyria 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 Erythropoietic Protoporphyria 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 Erythropoietic Protoporphyria doctors in Osaka, JP?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Erythropoietic Protoporphyria 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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