The 20 Best Familial Partial Lipodystrophy Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Familial Partial Lipodystrophy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy near Japan. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Masanori Iwanishi
    Distinguished in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Masanori Iwanishi
    Kusatsu, JP 

    Masanori Iwanishi practices practicing medicine in Kusatsu, Japan. Mr. Iwanishi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, Temple Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Toru Kusakabe
    Distinguished in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Toru Kusakabe
    Kyoto, JP 

    Toru Kusakabe practices practicing medicine in Kyoto, Japan. Mr. Kusakabe is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy, Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, Obesity, and Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.

    Advanced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Ken Ebihara
    Advanced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Ken Ebihara
    Shimotsuke, JP 

    Ken Ebihara practices practicing medicine in Shimotsuke, Japan. Mr. Ebihara is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy, Obesity, Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, and Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.

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    Advanced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Jun Kobayashi-Ito
    Advanced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Jun Kobayashi-Ito
    Kusatsu, JP 

    Jun Kobayashi-Ito practices practicing medicine in Kusatsu, Japan. Mr. Kobayashi-Ito is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, Temple Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Yukako Yamamoto
    Advanced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Yukako Yamamoto
    Kusatsu, JP 

    Yukako Yamamoto practices practicing medicine in Kusatsu, Japan. Yamamoto is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, Temple Syndrome, Low Blood Sugar, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Yuji Tezuka
    Advanced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Yuji Tezuka
    Kyoto, JP 

    Yuji Tezuka practices practicing medicine in Kyoto, Japan. Mr. Tezuka is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, Atrial Fibrillation, Dehydration, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Toru Iizaka
    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Toru Iizaka
    Yokohama, JP 

    Toru Iizaka practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Mr. Iizaka is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Breast Enlargement In Males, and Pheochromocytoma.

    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Asako Yamamoto-Azuma
    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Asako Yamamoto-Azuma
    Shinjuku, JP 

    Asako Yamamoto-Azuma practices practicing medicine in Shinjuku, Japan. Ms. Yamamoto-Azuma is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy, Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis, Chondrosarcoma, and Fibromatosis.

    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Kazuwa Nakao
    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Kazuwa Nakao
    Kyoto, JP 

    Kazuwa Nakao practices practicing medicine in Kyoto, Japan. Nakao is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy. They are also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy, Diabetic Nephropathy, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Eriko Kodama
    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Eriko Kodama
    Yokohama, JP 

    Eriko Kodama practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Ms. Kodama is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Breast Enlargement In Males, Bowen's Disease, and Familial Partial Lipodystrophy.

    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Toshihiko Sugiki
    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Toshihiko Sugiki
    Minato, JP 

    Toshihiko Sugiki practices practicing medicine in Minato, Japan. Sugiki is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy. Their clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, X-Linked Dominant Scapuloperoneal Myopathy, and Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Rie Tadokoro
    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Rie Tadokoro
    Yokohama, JP 

    Rie Tadokoro practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Ms. Tadokoro is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Panhypopituitarism, Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Breast Enlargement In Males, and Familial Partial Lipodystrophy.

    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Shigeru Furui
    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Shigeru Furui
    Itabashi, JP 

    Shigeru Furui practices practicing medicine in Itabashi, Japan. Mr. Furui is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis, Familial Multiple Lipomatosis, Meningitis, and Hepatic Hemangioma.

    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Hiroshi Oba
    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Hiroshi Oba
    Tokyo, JP 

    Hiroshi Oba practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Oba is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningitis, Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis, Muenke Syndrome, Familial Multiple Lipomatosis, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Yasuyoshi Kigawa
    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Yasuyoshi Kigawa
    Showa, JP 

    Yasuyoshi Kigawa practices practicing medicine in Showa, Japan. Kigawa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy. Their clinical expertise encompasses Panhypopituitarism, Breast Enlargement In Males, Pheochromocytoma, and Familial Partial Lipodystrophy.

    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Mai Hashizume
    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Mai Hashizume
    Yokohama, JP 

    Mai Hashizume practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Ms. Hashizume is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Breast Enlargement In Males, Pheochromocytoma, and Familial Partial Lipodystrophy.

    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Kei Endo
    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Kei Endo
    Kashiwa, JP 

    Kei Endo practices practicing medicine in Kashiwa, Japan. Endo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy. Their clinical expertise encompasses Breast Enlargement In Males, Pheochromocytoma, Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, and Hyperthyroidism.

    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Chiho Sugisawa
    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Chiho Sugisawa
    Yokohama, JP 

    Chiho Sugisawa practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Sugisawa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Hypothyroidism, Neonatal Hypothyroidism, Hypothyroidism, and Carney Complex.

    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Chojiro Kojima
    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Chojiro Kojima
    Yokohama, JP 

    Chojiro Kojima practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Kojima is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy. Their clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Dominant Scapuloperoneal Myopathy, Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy, and Familial Partial Lipodystrophy.

    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Hideyuki Imai
    Experienced in Familial Partial Lipodystrophy

    Hideyuki Imai
    Yokohama, JP 

    Hideyuki Imai practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Imai is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hyperthyroidism, Graves Disease, Hypothyroidism, and Subacute Thyroiditis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Familial Partial Lipodystrophy?

    Familial partial lipodystrophy is a rare condition characterized by an abnormal distribution of fatty (adipose) tissue. Adipose tissue is normally found in many parts of the body, including beneath the skin and surrounding the internal organs. It stores fat as a source of energy and also provides cushioning. In people with familial partial lipodystrophy, adipose tissue is lost from the arms, legs, and hips, giving these parts of the body a very muscular appearance. The fat that cannot be stored in the limbs builds up around the face and neck, and inside the abdomen. Excess fat in these areas gives individuals an appearance described as "cushingoid," because it resembles the physical features associated with a hormonal disorder called Cushing disease. This abnormal fat distribution can begin anytime from childhood to adulthood.

    When should I see a Familial Partial Lipodystrophy 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 Partial Lipodystrophy 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 Partial Lipodystrophy doctor in Japan?

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    How does MediFind rank Familial Partial Lipodystrophy 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 Partial Lipodystrophy 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 Partial Lipodystrophy 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 Partial Lipodystrophy doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Familial Partial Lipodystrophy 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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