The 20 Best Lafora Disease Doctors Near Me in Shizuoka, JP

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Lafora Disease near Shizuoka, JP. Of these, 27 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Yasunari Sakai practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Sakai is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. They are also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Metatropic Dysplasia, Epilepsy in Children, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Ayumi Sakata practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Ms. Sakata is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Status Epilepticus.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Jun-ichi Kira practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Mr. Kira is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, and Thrombectomy.

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    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Hiroshi Shigeto practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Mr. Shigeto is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Michiko Torio practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Ms. Torio is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Metatropic Dysplasia, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Yuri Sonoda practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Sonoda is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. Their clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, CHARGE Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Beriberi.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Kitakyushu, JP 

    Satoru Ide practices practicing medicine in Kitakyushu, Japan. Mr. Ide is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Major Depression, Anorexia, Parkinson's Disease, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Kitakyushu, JP 

    Kazumasa Okada practices practicing medicine in Kitakyushu, Japan. Okada is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Kitakyushu, JP 

    Hiroaki Adachi practices practicing medicine in Kitakyushu, Japan. Mr. Adachi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Muscle Atrophy, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Akira Nakamizo practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Nakamizo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Moyamoya Disease, Meningioma, Schwannoma, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Higashi, JP 

    Toru Iwaki practices practicing medicine in Higashi, Japan. Mr. Iwaki is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alpers-Huttenlocher Syndrome, Ganglioglioma, Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Kitakyushu, JP 

    Mari Miyata practices practicing medicine in Kitakyushu, Japan. Ms. Miyata is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Shintaro Hayashi practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Mr. Hayashi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Takafumi Shimogawa practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Shimogawa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Meningocele, Teratoma of the Mediastinum, Myelomeningocele, Laminectomy, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Takahiko Mukaino practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Mukaino is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Seizures, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Kitakyushu, JP 

    Yukunori Korogi practices practicing medicine in Kitakyushu, Japan. Korogi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Major Depression, Parkinson's Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Shouichi Ohga practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Ohga is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. 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.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Koji Yoshimoto practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Mr. Yoshimoto is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Yuko Ichimiya practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Ms. Ichimiya is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Jacobsen Syndrome, Aase Syndrome, Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Experienced in Lafora Disease
    Omuta, JP 

    Hiroyuki Honda practices practicing medicine in Omuta, Japan. Mr. Honda is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lafora Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Subependymal Nodular Heterotopia, and Fatal Familial Insomnia.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Lafora Disease?

    Lafora disease is an inherited, severe form of progressive myoclonus epilepsy. The condition most commonly begins with epileptic seizures in late childhood or adolescence. Other signs and symptoms include difficulty walking, muscle spasms (myoclonus) and dementia. Affected people also experience rapid cognitive deterioration that begins around the same time as the seizures. Most cases are caused by changes in either the EPM2A gene or the NHLRC1 gene and are inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.

    When should I see a Lafora Disease doctor in Shizuoka, JP?

    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 Lafora Disease doctor in Shizuoka, JP?

    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 does MediFind rank Lafora Disease doctors in Shizuoka, JP?

    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 Lafora Disease doctors in Shizuoka, JP?

    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 Lafora Disease doctor in Shizuoka, JP?

    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 Lafora Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lafora Disease 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 Lafora Disease doctor in Shizuoka, JP?

    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 Lafora Disease 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 Lafora Disease 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 Lafora Disease doctors in Shizuoka, JP?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lafora Disease 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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