The 20 Best Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 121 doctor with experience in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) near Japan. Of these, 114 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Distinguished in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Tokyo, JP 

    Ichizo Nishino practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Nishino is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). They are also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Danon Disease, Myositis, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Advanced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Yokohama, JP 

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

    Advanced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Advanced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Tokyo, JP 

    Yukiko Hayashi practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Hayashi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, and Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion.

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    Advanced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Advanced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Hiratsuka, JP 

    Hiroaki Mitsuhashi practices practicing medicine in Hiratsuka, Japan. Mr. Mitsuhashi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Advanced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Yokohama, JP 

    Kohei Hamanaka practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Mr. Hamanaka is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cornelia De Lange Syndrome, Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.

    Advanced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Advanced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Sango, JP 

    Yoshihiko Saito practices practicing medicine in Sango, Japan. Mr. Saito is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

    Advanced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Advanced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Kyoto, JP 

    Hidetoshi Sakurai practices practicing medicine in Kyoto, Japan. Sakurai is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Miyoshi Myopathy, and Collagen VI-Related Myopathy.

    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Tokyo, JP 

    Satoru Noguchi practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Noguchi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inclusion Body Myopathy 2, Collagen VI-Related Myopathy, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, and X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy.

    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Osaka, JP 

    Tsuyoshi Matsumura practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Matsumura is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Becker Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Kodaira, JP 

    Harumasa Nakamura practices practicing medicine in Kodaira, Japan. Nakamura is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). They are also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Inclusion Body Myopathy 2, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Tokyo, JP 

    Yasushi Oya practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Oya is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). They are also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Inclusion Body Myositis, Inclusion Body Myopathy 2, Paramyotonia Congenita, and Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion.

    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Toyonaka, JP 

    Koji Nagao practices practicing medicine in Toyonaka, Japan. Mr. Nagao is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). His clinical expertise encompasses Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Panhypopituitarism, Familial Hypopituitarism, and Bosma Arhinia Microphthalmia Syndrome.

    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Toyonaka, JP 

    Chikashi Obuse practices practicing medicine in Toyonaka, Japan. Obuse is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). Their clinical expertise encompasses Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Panhypopituitarism, Familial Hypopituitarism, and Bosma Arhinia Microphthalmia Syndrome.

    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Tokyo, JP 

    Masahiro Sonoo practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Sonoo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Mononeuritis Multiplex, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Kodaira, JP 

    Megumu Ogawa practices practicing medicine in Kodaira, Japan. Ogawa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Fukuyama Type Muscular Dystrophy, Walker-Warburg Syndrome, Danon Disease, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Isehara, JP 

    So Nakagawa practices practicing medicine in Isehara, Japan. Ms. Nakagawa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chromosome 8p Deletion, Mosaic Trisomy 8, Empyema, and Adult T-Cell Leukemia.

    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Kawahara, JP 

    Tatsuya Jonouchi practices practicing medicine in Kawahara, Japan. Mr. Jonouchi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). His clinical expertise encompasses Pompe Disease, Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Collagen VI-Related Myopathy, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Tokyo, JP 

    Martin Frith practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Frith is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). His clinical expertise encompasses Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome Type 2, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Acrodysostosis, and Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD).

    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Chuo, JP 

    Huascar Quiroga-Ortuste practices practicing medicine in Chuo, Japan. Mr. Quiroga-Ortuste is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). His clinical expertise encompasses Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD).

    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    Experienced in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
    JP 

    Yoshiaki Takahashi practices practicing medicine in Japan. Mr. Takahashi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gumma, Dihydropteridine Reductase Deficiency, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)?

    Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy is a condition that causes muscle weakness and loss of muscle tissue that gets worse over time.

    When should I see a Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) 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 Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) 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 does MediFind rank Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) 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 Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) 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 Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) 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 Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) 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 Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) 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 Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) 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 Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) 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 Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) doctors in Japan?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) 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 Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) 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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