The 20 Best Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Tokyo, 13

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome near Tokyo, 13. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Hidehiro Mizusawa
    Distinguished in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Hidehiro Mizusawa
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Hidehiro Mizusawa practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mizusawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, and Thymectomy.

    Advanced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Nobuo Sanjo
    Advanced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Nobuo Sanjo
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Nobuo Sanjo practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Sanjo is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Siderosis, Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, CACH Syndrome, and Thymectomy.

    Advanced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Atsushi Kobayashi
    Advanced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Atsushi Kobayashi
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Atsushi Kobayashi practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Kobayashi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kuru, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Dementia, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

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    Advanced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Takanori Yokota
    Advanced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Takanori Yokota
    Referral may be required
    Yushima, JP 

    Takanori Yokota practices practicing medicine in Yushima, Japan. Mr. Yokota is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Thymectomy.

    Advanced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Hiroshi Matsuda
    Advanced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Hiroshi Matsuda
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Hiroshi Matsuda practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Matsuda is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Epilepsy, and Hemimegalencephaly.

    Advanced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Kaoru Yagita
    Advanced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Kaoru Yagita
    Referral may be required
    Kodaira, JP 

    Kaoru Yagita practices practicing medicine in Kodaira, Japan. Yagita is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Ayako Nakane
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Ayako Nakane
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Ayako Nakane practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Nakane is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Muscle Atrophy, Malnutrition, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Yuka Hama
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Yuka Hama
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Yuka Hama practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Hama is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8, and Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Honami Kawai
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Honami Kawai
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Honami Kawai practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Kawai is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. Their clinical expertise encompasses Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Thrombophlebitis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Interstitial Nephritis.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Rieko Moritoyo
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Rieko Moritoyo
    Referral may be required
    Yushima, JP 

    Rieko Moritoyo practices practicing medicine in Yushima, Japan. Moritoyo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. Their clinical expertise encompasses Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Noritaka Wakasugi
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Noritaka Wakasugi
    Referral may be required
    Kodaira, JP 

    Noritaka Wakasugi practices practicing medicine in Kodaira, Japan. Wakasugi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Chorea-Acanthocytosis, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Takashi Komori
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Takashi Komori
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Takashi Komori practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Komori is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Corticobasal Degeneration, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioma, and Oligodendroglioma.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Taiki Matsubayashi
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Taiki Matsubayashi
    Referral may be required
    Musashino, JP 

    Taiki Matsubayashi practices practicing medicine in Musashino, Japan. Mr. Matsubayashi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Hemiplegia, and Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Yukio Kimura
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Yukio Kimura
    Referral may be required
    Kodaira, JP 

    Yukio Kimura practices practicing medicine in Kodaira, Japan. Mr. Kimura is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Miller-Dieker Syndrome, Subcortical Band Heterotopia, Lissencephaly 1, and Lissencephaly.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Miho Murata
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Miho Murata
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Miho Murata practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Murata is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Camptocormism, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Koji E. Abe
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Koji E. Abe
    Referral may be required
    Kodaira, JP 

    Koji Abe practices practicing medicine in Kodaira, Japan. Mr. Abe is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Stroke, Dementia, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Yoshikazu Nakamura
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Yoshikazu Nakamura
    Referral may be required
    Minato, JP 

    Yoshikazu Nakamura practices practicing medicine in Minato, Japan. Mr. Nakamura is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achondroplasia, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Kawasaki Disease, and Acanthosis Nigricans.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Shohei Hasegawa
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Shohei Hasegawa
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Shohei Hasegawa practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Hasegawa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Muscle Atrophy, and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Tomoko Maekawa
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Tomoko Maekawa
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Tomoko Maekawa practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Maekawa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Choroid Plexus Cyst, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, and Brain Abscess.

    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Yuji Saitoh
    Experienced in Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome

    Yuji Saitoh
    Referral may be required
    Fuchu, JP 

    Yuji Saitoh practices practicing medicine in Fuchu, Japan. Mr. Saitoh is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome?

    Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease (GSS) is a type of prion disease. Prion diseases are a group of conditions that affect the nervous system. The main feature of GSS is a progressive degeneration of the cerebellum (a part of the brain that controls coordination, balance, equilibrium and muscle tone), as well as different degrees of dementia. It is caused by changes in the PRNP gene and inheritance is autosomal dominant.

    When should I see a Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome doctor near Tokyo, 13?

    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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome doctor near Tokyo, 13?

    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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome doctor near Tokyo, 13?

    You can find a Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome doctors near Tokyo, 13?

    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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome doctors near Tokyo, 13?

    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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome doctor near Tokyo, 13?

    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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome 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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome doctor near Tokyo, 13?

    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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome 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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome 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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome doctors near Tokyo, 13?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome 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 Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome 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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