The 20 Best Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia near Japan. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Hayato Tada
    Elite in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    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 Hypobetalipoproteinemia. 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 Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Masa-aki A. Kawashiri
    Elite in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    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 Hypobetalipoproteinemia. 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).

    Distinguished in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Atsushi Nohara
    Distinguished in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Atsushi Nohara
    JP 

    Atsushi Nohara practices practicing medicine in Japan. Mr. Nohara is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia. 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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    Distinguished in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Hiroshi Mabuchi
    Distinguished in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Hiroshi Mabuchi
    Higashiomi, JP 

    Hiroshi Mabuchi practices practicing medicine in Higashiomi, Japan. Mr. Mabuchi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia. 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.

    Distinguished in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Akihiro Inazu
    Distinguished in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Akihiro Inazu
    Kanazawa, JP 

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

    Distinguished in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Masakazu Yamagishi
    Distinguished in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Masakazu Yamagishi
    Toyama, JP 

    Masakazu Yamagishi practices practicing medicine in Toyama, Japan. Mr. Yamagishi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia. 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.

    Distinguished in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Manabu Takahashi
    Distinguished in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Manabu Takahashi
    Shimotsuke, JP 

    Manabu Takahashi practices practicing medicine in Shimotsuke, Japan. Mr. Takahashi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypolipoproteinemia, Abetalipoproteinemia, Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia, Xanthoma, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Kei Sasaki
    Distinguished in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Kei Sasaki
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Kei Sasaki practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Sasaki is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hypolipoproteinemia, Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia, Fish-Eye Disease, and Abetalipoproteinemia.

    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Masaki Ikeda
    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Masaki Ikeda
    Saitama, JP 

    Masaki Ikeda practices practicing medicine in Saitama, Japan. Mr. Ikeda is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Siderosis, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia, Gastrostomy, and Lung Transplant.

    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Shun Ishibashi
    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Shun Ishibashi
    Omiya, JP 

    Shun Ishibashi practices practicing medicine in Omiya, Japan. Mr. Ishibashi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Atherosclerosis, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Kimihito Arai
    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Kimihito Arai
    Chiba, JP 

    Kimihito Arai practices practicing medicine in Chiba, Japan. Arai is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Abetalipoproteinemia, Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia, Chorea-Acanthocytosis, and Hypolipoproteinemia.

    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Hiroaki Okazaki
    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Hiroaki Okazaki
    Shimotsuke, JP 

    Hiroaki Okazaki practices practicing medicine in Shimotsuke, Japan. Mr. Okazaki is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abetalipoproteinemia, Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia, High Cholesterol, and Hypolipoproteinemia.

    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Masayuki Takamura
    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Masayuki Takamura
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Masayuki Takamura practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Mr. Takamura is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia. 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).

    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Tetsuji Wakabayashi
    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Tetsuji Wakabayashi
    Tochigi, JP 

    Tetsuji Wakabayashi practices practicing medicine in Tochigi, Japan. Wakabayashi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hypolipoproteinemia, Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia, VIPoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Mariko Shiba-Harada
    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Mariko Shiba-Harada
    Osaka, JP 

    Mariko Shiba-Harada practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Ms. Shiba-Harada is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia. 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).

    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Sachiko Okazaki
    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Sachiko Okazaki
    Tokyo, JP 

    Sachiko Okazaki practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Okazaki is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia, and Hypolipoproteinemia.

    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Masamitsu Takatama
    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Masamitsu Takatama
    Maebashi, JP 

    Masamitsu Takatama practices practicing medicine in Maebashi, Japan. Takatama is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia. They are also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Monomelic Amyotrophy, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Alzheimer's Disease, and Siderosis.

    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Masatsune Ogura
    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Masatsune Ogura
    Urayasu, JP 

    Masatsune Ogura practices practicing medicine in Urayasu, Japan. Ogura is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia. 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.

    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Yoshio Ikeda
    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Yoshio Ikeda
    Maebashi, JP 

    Yoshio Ikeda practices practicing medicine in Maebashi, Japan. Mr. Ikeda is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Siderosis, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Hideaki Yokoo
    Advanced in Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia

    Hideaki Yokoo
    Maebashi, JP 

    Hideaki Yokoo practices practicing medicine in Maebashi, Japan. Yokoo is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia. They are also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Rhabdoid Tumor, Brain Tumor, Tissue Biopsy, and Thrombectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia?

    Familial hypobetalipoproteinemia (FHBL) is a disorder that impairs the body's ability to absorb and transport fats. This condition is characterized by low levels of a fat-like substance called cholesterol in the blood. The severity of signs and symptoms experienced by people with FHBL vary widely. The most mildly affected individuals have few problems with absorbing fats from the diet and no related signs and symptoms. Many individuals with FHBL develop an abnormal buildup of fats in the liver called hepatic steatosis or fatty liver. In more severely affected individuals, fatty liver may progress to chronic liver disease (cirrhosis). Individuals with severe FHBL have greater difficulty absorbing fats as well as fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamin E and vitamin A. This difficulty in fat absorption leads to excess fat in the feces (steatorrhea). In childhood, these digestive problems can result in an inability to grow or gain weight at the expected rate (failure to thrive).

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

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

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

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

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