The 20 Best Histiocytosis Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Histiocytosis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 1341 doctor with experience in Histiocytosis near Japan. Of these, 1231 are Experienced, 90 are Advanced, 18 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Histiocytosis

    Akira Morimoto
    Elite in Histiocytosis

    Akira Morimoto
    Shimotsuke, JP 

    Akira Morimoto practices practicing medicine in Shimotsuke, Japan. Morimoto is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. They are also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Histiocytosis, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

    Elite in Histiocytosis

    Kenichi Sakamoto
    Elite in Histiocytosis

    Kenichi Sakamoto
    Matsumoto, JP 

    Kenichi Sakamoto practices practicing medicine in Matsumoto, Japan. Mr. Sakamoto is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Shinsaku Imashuku
    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Shinsaku Imashuku
    Uji, JP 

    Shinsaku Imashuku practices practicing medicine in Uji, Japan. Imashuku is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. They are also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus, and Splenectomy.

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    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Masamitsu Maekawa
    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Masamitsu Maekawa
    Sendai, JP 

    Masamitsu Maekawa practices practicing medicine in Sendai, Japan. Maekawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Niemann-Pick Disease, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, Histiocytosis, and Reticulohistiocytoma.

    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Yoko Shioda
    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Yoko Shioda
    Tokyo, JP 

    Yoko Shioda practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Shioda is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Hirokazu Kanegane
    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Hirokazu Kanegane
    Tokyo, JP 

    Hirokazu Kanegane practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Kanegane is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. They are also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Disease, Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), IPEX Syndrome, X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Eiichi K. Ishii
    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Eiichi K. Ishii
    Imabari-shi, JP 

    Eiichi Ishii practices practicing medicine in Imabari-shi, Japan. Mr. Ishii is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Takahiro Yasumi
    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Takahiro Yasumi
    Kyoto, JP 

    Takahiro Yasumi practices practicing medicine in Kyoto, Japan. Mr. Yasumi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Muneaki Matsuo
    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Muneaki Matsuo
    Nabeshima, JP 

    Muneaki Matsuo practices practicing medicine in Nabeshima, Japan. Matsuo is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. They are also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Niemann-Pick Disease, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Shouichi Ohga
    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Shouichi Ohga
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Shouichi Ohga practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Ohga is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. They are also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Protein C Deficiency, Aase Syndrome, Pure Red Cell Aplasia, Vitrectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Yozo Nakazawa
    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Yozo Nakazawa
    Matsumoto, JP 

    Yozo Nakazawa practices practicing medicine in Matsumoto, Japan. Nakazawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. They are also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, Histiocytosis, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Thrombectomy.

    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Toshihiko Imamura
    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Toshihiko Imamura
    Kyoto, JP 

    Toshihiko Imamura practices practicing medicine in Kyoto, Japan. Imamura is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. They are also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Ko Kudo
    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Ko Kudo
    Hirosaki, JP 

    Ko Kudo practices practicing medicine in Hirosaki, Japan. Kudo is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. They are also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Histiocytosis, and Hereditary Neuroblastoma.

    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Tetsumi Irie
    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Tetsumi Irie
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Tetsumi Irie practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Irie is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Niemann-Pick Disease, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, Histiocytosis, and Reticulohistiocytoma.

    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Kazuyuki Uchida
    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Kazuyuki Uchida
    Tokyo, JP 

    Kazuyuki Uchida practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Uchida is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oligodendroglioma, Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Thrombectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Yoichi Ishitsuka
    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Yoichi Ishitsuka
    Chuo, JP 

    Yoichi Ishitsuka practices practicing medicine in Chuo, Japan. Mr. Ishitsuka is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Niemann-Pick Disease, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, Histiocytosis, and Reticulohistiocytoma.

    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Katsumi Higaki
    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Katsumi Higaki
    Yonago, JP 

    Katsumi Higaki practices practicing medicine in Yonago, Japan. Mr. Higaki is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Niemann-Pick Disease, GM1 Gangliosidosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, and Gangliosidosis.

    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Kazuko Kudo
    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Kazuko Kudo
    Toyoake, JP 

    Kazuko Kudo practices practicing medicine in Toyoake, Japan. Ms. Kudo is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Aplastic Anemia, Histiocytosis, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Ryu Yanagisawa
    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Ryu Yanagisawa
    Matsumoto, JP 

    Ryu Yanagisawa practices practicing medicine in Matsumoto, Japan. Mr. Yanagisawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Angioplasty.

    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Aya Narita
    Distinguished in Histiocytosis

    Aya Narita
    Osaka, JP 

    Aya Narita practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Ms. Narita is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Niemann-Pick Disease, Gaucher Disease Type 3, Gaucher Disease, and Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Histiocytosis?

    Histiocytosis is a general name for a group of disorders or "syndromes" that involve an abnormal increase in the number of specialized white blood cells that are called histiocytes.

    Recently, new knowledge about this family of diseases has led experts to develop a new classification. Five categories have been proposed:

    • L group -- includes Langerhans cell histiocytosis and Erdheim-Chester disease
    • C group -- includes non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis that involves the skin
    • M group -- includes malignant histiocytosis
    • R group -- includes Rosai-Dorfman disease
    • H Group -- includes hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis

    This article focuses only on the L group, which includes Langerhans cell histiocytosis and Erdheim-Chester disease.

    When should I see a Histiocytosis 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 Histiocytosis 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 Histiocytosis doctor in Japan?

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    How does MediFind rank Histiocytosis 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 Histiocytosis 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 Histiocytosis 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 Histiocytosis doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Histiocytosis 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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