The 20 Best Herpes Simplex Encephalitis Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Herpes Simplex Encephalitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 279 doctor with experience in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis near Japan. Of these, 259 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Yasushi Kawaguchi practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Kawaguchi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Dermatomyositis, and Polymyositis.

    Distinguished in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Distinguished in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
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    Kunitachi, JP 

    Akihisa Kato practices practicing medicine in Kunitachi, Japan. Kato is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Oral Herpes, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and Genital Herpes.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
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    Suita, JP 

    Satoshi Kutsuna practices practicing medicine in Suita, Japan. Mr. Kutsuna is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Togaviridae Disease, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), COVID-19, Rubella, and Splenectomy.

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    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
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    Ageoshimo, JP 

    Satoshi Kamei practices practicing medicine in Ageoshimo, Japan. Mr. Kamei is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Syphilitic Aseptic Meningitis, and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    St. Mary's Hospital, 
    Kurume, JP 

    Hiroshi Shoji practices practicing medicine in Kurume, Japan. Mr. Shoji is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Herpes Zoster Oticus, Shingles, and Chickenpox.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Minato, JP 

    Naoto Koyanagi practices practicing medicine in Minato, Japan. Mr. Koyanagi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oral Herpes, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Genital Herpes, and Encephalitis.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Yuhei Maruzuru practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Maruzuru is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Oral Herpes, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Genital Herpes, and Encephalitis.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Kobe, JP 

    Jun Arii practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Mr. Arii is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oral Herpes, Roseola, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Keito Shinmoto practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Shinmoto is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Pyogenic Liver Abscess, Encephalitis, and Huntington Disease.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Hideto Nakajima practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Nakajima is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. They are also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Japanese Encephalitis, Thrombectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Toyoake, JP 

    Tetsushi Yoshikawa practices practicing medicine in Toyoake, Japan. Yoshikawa is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. They are also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Chickenpox, Roseola, Shingles, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Yuichiro Matsuo practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Matsuo is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Storm, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Hyperthyroidism, Vitrectomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Sendai, JP 

    Hiroyuki Ohbe practices practicing medicine in Sendai, Japan. Mr. Ohbe is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Hiroki Matsui practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Matsui is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. They are also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Endoscopy, and Embolectomy.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Sapporo, JP 

    Masayuki Saijo practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Saijo is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Yamaguchi, JP 

    Ryota Sato practices practicing medicine in Yamaguchi, Japan. Mr. Sato is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Mononeuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Relapsing Polychondritis.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Date, JP 

    Nobuya Fujita practices practicing medicine in Date, Japan. Fujita is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Glutamate Decarboxylase Deficiency, Vertigo, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, and Isolated ACTH Deficiency.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Yuya Kimura practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Kimura is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Cerebral Hypoxia, Osteotomy, and Embolectomy.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Takatsuki, JP 

    Fumiharu Kimura practices practicing medicine in Takatsuki, Japan. Kimura is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, ADULT Syndrome, CACH Syndrome, and Hepatectomy.

    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Advanced in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
    Referral may be required
    Kodaira Research Station, 6-20-1 Josui Honcho, 
    Kodaira, JP 

    Mizuki Watanabe practices practicing medicine in Kodaira, Japan. Ms. Watanabe is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Oral Herpes, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, and Encephalitis.

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    What is the definition of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis?

    Herpes simplex encephalitis is a rare neurological condition that is characterized by inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). People affected by this condition may experience a headache and fever for up to 5 days, followed by personality and behavioral changes; seizures; hallucinations; and altered levels of consciousness. Herpes simplex encephalitis is caused by a virus called the herpes simplex virus. Most cases are associated with herpes simplex virus type I (the cause of cold sores or fever blisters), although rare cases can be caused by herpes simplex virus type II (genital herpes). It is poorly understood why some people who are infected with herpes simplex virus develop Herpes simplex encephalitis while others do not. Changes in genes such as TLR3 and TRAF3 have been observed suggesting there may be a genetic component in some cases.

    When should I see a Herpes Simplex Encephalitis 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 Herpes Simplex Encephalitis 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 Herpes Simplex Encephalitis doctor in Japan?

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    How does MediFind rank Herpes Simplex Encephalitis 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 Herpes Simplex Encephalitis 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 Herpes Simplex Encephalitis 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 Herpes Simplex Encephalitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Herpes Simplex Encephalitis 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 Herpes Simplex Encephalitis 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 Herpes Simplex Encephalitis 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 Herpes Simplex Encephalitis 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 Herpes Simplex Encephalitis doctors in Japan?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Herpes Simplex Encephalitis 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 Herpes Simplex Encephalitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Herpes Simplex Encephalitis 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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