The 20 Best Familial Hypercholesterolemia Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Familial Hypercholesterolemia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 306 doctor with experience in Familial Hypercholesterolemia near Japan. Of these, 235 are Experienced, 51 are Advanced, 13 are Elite and 7 are Distinguished.

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    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Mika Hori
    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Mika Hori
    Nagoya, JP 

    Mika Hori practices practicing medicine in Nagoya, Japan. Hori is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolemia. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypercholesterolemia, High Cholesterol, Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Hayato Tada
    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Hayato Tada
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Hayato Tada practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Mr. Tada is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolemia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypercholesterolemia, High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Cardiac Ablation, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Atsushi Nohara
    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Atsushi Nohara
    JP 

    Atsushi Nohara practices practicing medicine in Japan. Mr. Nohara is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolemia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypercholesterolemia, High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, and Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).

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    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Mariko Shiba-Harada
    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Mariko Shiba-Harada
    Osaka, JP 

    Mariko Shiba-Harada practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Ms. Shiba-Harada is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolemia. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), High Cholesterol, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Masa-aki A. Kawashiri
    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Masa-aki A. Kawashiri
    Kaga, JP 

    Masa-aki Kawashiri practices practicing medicine in Kaga, Japan. Mr. Kawashiri is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolemia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypercholesterolemia, High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Masakazu Yamagishi
    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Masakazu Yamagishi
    Toyama, JP 

    Masakazu Yamagishi practices practicing medicine in Toyama, Japan. Mr. Yamagishi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolemia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Sitosterolemia, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Masayuki Takamura
    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Masayuki Takamura
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Masayuki Takamura practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Mr. Takamura is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolemia. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypercholesterolemia, High Cholesterol, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Cardiac Ablation, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Masatsune Ogura
    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Masatsune Ogura
    Urayasu, JP 

    Masatsune Ogura practices practicing medicine in Urayasu, Japan. Ogura is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolemia. They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Familial Hypercholesterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.

    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Hiroshi Mabuchi
    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Hiroshi Mabuchi
    Higashiomi, JP 

    Hiroshi Mabuchi practices practicing medicine in Higashiomi, Japan. Mr. Mabuchi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolemia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Sitosterolemia, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Akihiro Inazu
    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Akihiro Inazu
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Akihiro Inazu practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Mr. Inazu is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolemia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, and Hypolipoproteinemia.

    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Akihiro Nomura
    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Akihiro Nomura
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Akihiro Nomura practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Mr. Nomura is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolemia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Sitosterolemia, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Kenji Sakata
    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Kenji Sakata
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Kenji Sakata practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Mr. Sakata is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolemia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), High Cholesterol, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Shizuya Yamashita
    Elite in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Shizuya Yamashita
    Osaka, JP 

    Shizuya Yamashita practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Yamashita is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolemia. They are also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, High Cholesterol, Protein Deficiency, Liver Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Distinguished in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Teruo Noguchi
    Distinguished in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Teruo Noguchi
    Osaka, JP 

    Teruo Noguchi practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Noguchi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolemia. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

    Distinguished in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Chiaki Nakanishi
    Distinguished in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Chiaki Nakanishi
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Chiaki Nakanishi practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Ms. Nakanishi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolemia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

    Distinguished in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Hirofumi Okada
    Distinguished in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Hirofumi Okada
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Hirofumi Okada practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Okada is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolemia. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypercholesterolemia, High Cholesterol, Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Angioplasty, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Distinguished in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Soichiro Usui
    Distinguished in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Soichiro Usui
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Soichiro Usui practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Usui is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolemia. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypercholesterolemia, High Cholesterol, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Distinguished in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Kenshi A. Hayashi
    Distinguished in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Kenshi A. Hayashi
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Kenshi Hayashi practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Hayashi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolemia. They are also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Long QT Syndrome, Angioplasty, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Distinguished in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Masahiro Koseki
    Distinguished in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Masahiro Koseki
    Osaka, JP 

    Masahiro Koseki practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Koseki is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolemia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Protein Deficiency, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, High Cholesterol, and Tangier Disease.

    Distinguished in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Nobuko Kojima
    Distinguished in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Nobuko Kojima
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Nobuko Kojima practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Ms. Kojima is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolemia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Familial Hypercholesterolemia?

    Familial hypercholesterolemia is a common genetic condition that causes high blood levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad, cholesterol. This bad cholesterol builds up in the arteries, causing them to harden and narrow. Familial hypercholesterolemia increases the risks of cardiovascular disease and heart attack.

    When should I see a Familial Hypercholesterolemia 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 Familial Hypercholesterolemia 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 Familial Hypercholesterolemia doctor in Japan?

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    How does MediFind rank Familial Hypercholesterolemia 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 Familial Hypercholesterolemia 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 Familial Hypercholesterolemia 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 Familial Hypercholesterolemia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Familial Hypercholesterolemia 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 Familial Hypercholesterolemia 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 Familial Hypercholesterolemia 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 Familial Hypercholesterolemia 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 Familial Hypercholesterolemia doctors in Japan?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Familial Hypercholesterolemia 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 Familial Hypercholesterolemia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Familial Hypercholesterolemia 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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