The 20 Best Hereditary Spherocytosis Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Hereditary Spherocytosis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 111 doctor with experience in Hereditary Spherocytosis near Japan. Of these, 104 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Taro Horino
    Advanced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Taro Horino
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    Nankoku, JP 

    Taro Horino practices practicing medicine in Nankoku, Japan. Mr. Horino is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Reactive Arthritis, Glomerulonephritis, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, and Synovectomy.

    Advanced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Hitoshi Kanno
    Advanced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Hitoshi Kanno
    Referral may be required
    Sendagi, JP 

    Hitoshi Kanno practices practicing medicine in Sendagi, Japan. Mr. Kanno is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pure Red Cell Aplasia, Aase Syndrome, Anemia, Splenectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Yoshio Terada
    Advanced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Yoshio Terada
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    Kochi, JP 

    Yoshio Terada practices practicing medicine in Kochi, Japan. Mr. Terada is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Reactive Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Relapsing Polychondritis, and Synovectomy.

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    Advanced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Masataka Ishimura
    Advanced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Masataka Ishimura
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    Fukuoka, JP 

    Masataka Ishimura practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Mr. Ishimura is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Protein C Deficiency, Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Infantile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Tadashi Asagiri
    Advanced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Tadashi Asagiri
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    Kochi, JP 

    Tadashi Asagiri practices practicing medicine in Kochi, Japan. Mr. Asagiri is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Spherocytosis, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Heavy Metal Poisoning, and Lymphoid Hyperplasia.

    Advanced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Shouichi Ohga
    Advanced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Shouichi Ohga
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    Fukuoka, JP 

    Shouichi Ohga practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Ohga is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. They are also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Protein C Deficiency, Aase Syndrome, Pure Red Cell Aplasia, Vitrectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Osamu Ichii
    Advanced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Osamu Ichii
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    Sapporo, JP 

    Osamu Ichii practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Ichii is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glomerulonephritis, Folliculitis, Blepharitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Synovectomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Reiko Watanabe
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Reiko Watanabe
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    Narita, JP 

    Reiko Watanabe practices practicing medicine in Narita, Japan. Ms. Watanabe is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nabothian Cyst, Hyperglycerolemia, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Hysterectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Toshiyuki O. Yamamoto
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Toshiyuki O. Yamamoto
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    Fukushima, JP 

    Toshiyuki Yamamoto practices practicing medicine in Fukushima, Japan. Mr. Yamamoto is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. He is also highly rated in 99 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pustules, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Punctate Porokeratosis, Thymectomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Atsuro Fujinaga
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Atsuro Fujinaga
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    Chuo, JP 

    Atsuro Fujinaga practices practicing medicine in Chuo, Japan. Fujinaga is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hypersplenism, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Yukihiro Tatekawa
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Yukihiro Tatekawa
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    Okinawa, JP 

    Yukihiro Tatekawa practices practicing medicine in Okinawa, Japan. Tatekawa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Meckel's Diverticulum, Urachal Cyst, Childhood Volvulus, Colostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Kiyoaki Yabe
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Kiyoaki Yabe
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    Fuchu, JP 

    Kiyoaki Yabe practices practicing medicine in Fuchu, Japan. Yabe is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Atresia of Small Intestine, Duodenal Atresia, Annular Pancreas, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Keiko Yamamoto-Shimojima
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Keiko Yamamoto-Shimojima
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Keiko Yamamoto-Shimojima practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Yamamoto-Shimojima is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, Schizencephaly, Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, West Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Yuka Tanaka
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Yuka Tanaka
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    Otemae, JP 

    Yuka Tanaka practices practicing medicine in Otemae, Japan. Ms. Tanaka is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses B-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), and Hereditary Spherocytosis.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Mitsuhiko Aiso
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Mitsuhiko Aiso
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Mitsuhiko Aiso practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Aiso is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. Their clinical expertise encompasses Gilbert Syndrome, Rotor Syndrome, Hereditary Spherocytosis, and Splenomegaly.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Yuma Nato
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Yuma Nato
    Referral may be required
    Miemachi, JP 

    Yuma Nato practices practicing medicine in Miemachi, Japan. Nato is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. Their clinical expertise encompasses Gilbert Syndrome, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Rotor Syndrome, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Masaya Yamoto
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Masaya Yamoto
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    Osaka, JP 

    Masaya Yamoto practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Yamoto is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Kei Nishiyama
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Kei Nishiyama
    Referral may be required
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Kei Nishiyama practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Nishiyama is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, Nephrotic Syndrome, Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS), Alport Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Hiroki Matsuura
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Hiroki Matsuura
    Referral may be required
    Okayama, JP 

    Hiroki Matsuura practices practicing medicine in Okayama, Japan. Mr. Matsuura is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Rickettsialpox, Spotted Fever, Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Jun Nomura
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Jun Nomura
    Referral may be required
    Sendai, JP 

    Jun Nomura practices practicing medicine in Sendai, Japan. Mr. Nomura is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Spherocytosis, Hemolysis, B-Cell Lymphoma, and Burkitt Lymphoma.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Hereditary Spherocytosis?

    Hereditary spherocytosis is a condition that affects red blood cells. People with this condition typically experience a shortage of red blood cells (anemia), yellowing of the eyes and skin (jaundice), and an enlarged spleen (splenomegaly). Most newborns with hereditary spherocytosis have severe anemia, although it improves after the first year of life. Splenomegaly can occur anytime from early childhood to adulthood. About half of affected individuals develop hard deposits in the gallbladder called gallstones, which typically occur from late childhood to mid-adulthood.

    When should I see a Hereditary Spherocytosis 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 Hereditary Spherocytosis 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 Hereditary Spherocytosis doctor in Japan?

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    How does MediFind rank Hereditary Spherocytosis 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 Hereditary Spherocytosis 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 Hereditary Spherocytosis 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 Hereditary Spherocytosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hereditary Spherocytosis 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 Hereditary Spherocytosis 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 Hereditary Spherocytosis 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 Hereditary Spherocytosis 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 Hereditary Spherocytosis doctors in Japan?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hereditary Spherocytosis 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 Hereditary Spherocytosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hereditary Spherocytosis 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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