The 20 Best Herpes Zoster Oticus Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Herpes Zoster Oticus Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 129 doctor with experience in Herpes Zoster Oticus near Japan. Of these, 104 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced, 9 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Shin-ichi Haginomori
    Elite in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Shin-ichi Haginomori
    Referral may be required
    Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Takatsuki, JP 

    Shin-ichi Haginomori practices practicing medicine in Takatsuki, Japan. Mr. Haginomori is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Zoster Oticus. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Herpes Zoster Oticus, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Mastoidectomy.

    Elite in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Ryo Kawata
    Elite in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Ryo Kawata
    Referral may be required
    Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Takatsuki, JP 

    Ryo Kawata practices practicing medicine in Takatsuki, Japan. Mr. Kawata is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Zoster Oticus. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, Herpes Zoster Oticus, Mastoidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Elite in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Takahiro Ichihara
    Elite in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Takahiro Ichihara
    Referral may be required
    Department Of Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Osaka, JP 

    Takahiro Ichihara practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Ichihara is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Zoster Oticus. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bell's Palsy, Herpes Zoster Oticus, Facial Paralysis, Shingles, and Mastoidectomy.

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    Distinguished in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Akira Inagaki
    Distinguished in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Akira Inagaki
    Referral may be required
    Department Of Otolaryngology & Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Nagoya, JP 

    Akira Inagaki practices practicing medicine in Nagoya, Japan. Inagaki is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Zoster Oticus. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Herpes Zoster Oticus, Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Shingles, and Nerve Decompression.

    Distinguished in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Yasushi Furuta
    Distinguished in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Yasushi Furuta
    Referral may be required
    Crest, 
    Sapporo, JP 

    Yasushi Furuta practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Furuta is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Zoster Oticus. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Herpes Zoster Oticus, Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis, and Shingles.

    Distinguished in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Takashi Fujiwara
    Distinguished in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Takashi Fujiwara
    Referral may be required
    Department Of Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Kurashiki, JP 

    Takashi Fujiwara practices practicing medicine in Kurashiki, Japan. Mr. Fujiwara is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Zoster Oticus. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bell's Palsy, Herpes Zoster Oticus, Facial Paralysis, Septoplasty, and Mastoidectomy.

    Distinguished in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Shingo Murakami
    Distinguished in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Shingo Murakami
    Referral may be required
    Head And Neck Surgery, 1-2-23, Wakamizu, Mizuho Ku, 
    Nagoya, JP 

    Shingo Murakami practices practicing medicine in Nagoya, Japan. Mr. Murakami is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Zoster Oticus. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herpes Zoster Oticus, Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Nerve Decompression, and Adenoidectomy.

    Distinguished in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Haruki Nakano
    Distinguished in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Haruki Nakano
    Referral may be required
    Takatsuki, JP 

    Haruki Nakano practices practicing medicine in Takatsuki, Japan. Mr. Nakano is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Zoster Oticus. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herpes Zoster Oticus, Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis, and Shingles.

    Distinguished in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Toshiya Minakata
    Distinguished in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Toshiya Minakata
    Referral may be required
    Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Nagoya, JP 

    Toshiya Minakata practices practicing medicine in Nagoya, Japan. Minakata is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Zoster Oticus. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Herpes Zoster Oticus, Bell's Palsy, Shingles, Facial Paralysis, and Nerve Decompression.

    Distinguished in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Keishi Fujiwara
    Distinguished in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Keishi Fujiwara
    Referral may be required
    Department Of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, N15W7, 
    Sapporo, JP 

    Keishi Fujiwara practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Fujiwara is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Zoster Oticus. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herpes Zoster Oticus, Facial Paralysis, Relapsing Polychondritis, Otitis, and Mastoidectomy.

    Distinguished in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Yusuke Ayani
    Distinguished in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Yusuke Ayani
    Referral may be required
    Department Of Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Osaka, JP 

    Yusuke Ayani practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Ayani is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Zoster Oticus. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bell's Palsy, Herpes Zoster Oticus, Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Mastoidectomy.

    Distinguished in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Takahiro Azuma
    Distinguished in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Takahiro Azuma
    Referral may be required
    Department Of Otorhinolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Tokushima, JP 

    Takahiro Azuma practices practicing medicine in Tokushima, Japan. Mr. Azuma is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Zoster Oticus. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herpes Zoster Oticus, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Bell's Palsy, and Facial Paralysis.

    Advanced in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Sachiyo Katsumi
    Advanced in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Sachiyo Katsumi
    Referral may be required
    Department Of Otolaryngology & Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Nagoya, JP 

    Sachiyo Katsumi practices practicing medicine in Nagoya, Japan. Ms. Katsumi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Zoster Oticus. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Herpes Zoster Oticus, Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Shingles, and Nerve Decompression.

    Advanced in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Noriaki Takeda
    Advanced in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Noriaki Takeda
    Referral may be required
    Tokushima, JP 

    Noriaki Takeda practices practicing medicine in Tokushima, Japan. Takeda is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Zoster Oticus. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Meniere Disease, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Herpes Zoster Oticus, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Yusuke Kikuoka
    Advanced in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Yusuke Kikuoka
    Referral may be required
    Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Takatsuki, JP 

    Yusuke Kikuoka practices practicing medicine in Takatsuki, Japan. Mr. Kikuoka is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Zoster Oticus. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herpes Zoster Oticus, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Bell's Palsy, and Facial Paralysis.

    Advanced in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Hiroshi Shoji
    Advanced in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Hiroshi Shoji
    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 Zoster Oticus. 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 Zoster Oticus

    Akiko Ozaki
    Advanced in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Akiko Ozaki
    Referral may be required
    Takatsuki, JP 

    Akiko Ozaki practices practicing medicine in Takatsuki, Japan. Ms. Ozaki is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Zoster Oticus. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bell's Palsy, Herpes Zoster Oticus, Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Mastoidectomy.

    Advanced in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Satoshi Fukuda
    Advanced in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Satoshi Fukuda
    Referral may be required
    Nagoya, JP 

    Satoshi Fukuda practices practicing medicine in Nagoya, Japan. Mr. Fukuda is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Zoster Oticus. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Herpes Zoster Oticus, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Tissue Biopsy, and Laryngectomy.

    Advanced in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Tatsuya Yamasoba
    Advanced in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Tatsuya Yamasoba
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Tatsuya Yamasoba practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Yamasoba is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Zoster Oticus. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hearing Loss, Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Hiroko Yanagi
    Advanced in Herpes Zoster Oticus

    Hiroko Yanagi
    Referral may be required
    Head And Neck Surgery, 12-1-40, Maeda 1-jo, Teine Ku, 
    Sapporo, JP 

    Hiroko Yanagi practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Ms. Yanagi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Herpes Zoster Oticus. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Herpes Zoster Oticus, Facial Paralysis, Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, and Schwannoma.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Herpes Zoster Oticus?

    Herpes zoster oticus is a common complication of shingles, an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (which is the virus that also causes chickenpox). Shingles occurs in people who have had chickenpox and in whom the varicella-zoster virus becomes active again. Herpes zoster oticus is caused by the spread of the virus to facial nerves and can cause intense ear pain; a rash around the ear, mouth, face, neck, and scalp; and paralysis of the face. Other symptoms may include hearing loss, vertigo (feeling that the room is spinning), tinnitus (hearing abnormal sounds), nausea, vomiting, loss of taste in the tongue, and dry mouth and eyes.

    When should I see a Herpes Zoster Oticus 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 Zoster Oticus 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 Zoster Oticus doctor in Japan?

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    How does MediFind rank Herpes Zoster Oticus 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 Zoster Oticus 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 Zoster Oticus 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 Zoster Oticus doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Herpes Zoster Oticus 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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