The 20 Best Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 100 doctor with experience in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) near Japan. Of these, 80 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Hitoshi Ishikawa
    Distinguished in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Hitoshi Ishikawa
    Kanagawa, JP 

    Hitoshi Ishikawa practices practicing medicine in Kanagawa, Japan. Mr. Ishikawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Strabismus, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Vitrectomy, and Prostatectomy.

    Distinguished in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Yasuyuki Takai
    Distinguished in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Yasuyuki Takai
    Tokyo, JP 

    Yasuyuki Takai practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Takai is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Kaori Ueda
    Distinguished in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Kaori Ueda
    Kobe, JP 

    Kaori Ueda practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Ms. Ueda is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

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    Distinguished in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Makoto Nakamura
    Distinguished in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Makoto Nakamura
    Kobe, JP 

    Makoto Nakamura practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Mr. Nakamura is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Akiko Yamagami
    Distinguished in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Akiko Yamagami
    Tokyo, JP 

    Akiko Yamagami practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Yamagami is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Neuritis, and Telangiectasia.

    Distinguished in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Ryoma Yasumoto
    Distinguished in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Ryoma Yasumoto
    Kanagawa, JP 

    Ryoma Yasumoto practices practicing medicine in Kanagawa, Japan. Mr. Yasumoto is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Telangiectasia.

    Distinguished in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Masato Wakakura
    Distinguished in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Masato Wakakura
    Tokyo, JP 

    Masato Wakakura practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Wakakura is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Telangiectasia.

    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Fumio Takano
    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Fumio Takano
    Kobe, JP 

    Fumio Takano practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Mr. Takano is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Takuji Kurimoto
    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Takuji Kurimoto
    Osaka, JP 

    Takuji Kurimoto practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Kurimoto is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Ganglion Cyst, Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Trabeculectomy.

    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Mayumi Iwasa
    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Mayumi Iwasa
    Tokyo, JP 

    Mayumi Iwasa practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Iwasa is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Blepharitis, and Telangiectasia.

    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Yuko Nakanishi-Yamada
    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Yuko Nakanishi-Yamada
    Kobe, JP 

    Yuko Nakanishi-Yamada practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Ms. Nakanishi-Yamada is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Glaucoma, and Trabeculectomy.

    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Hiroto Ishikawa
    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Hiroto Ishikawa
    Nishinomiya-hama, JP 

    Hiroto Ishikawa practices practicing medicine in Nishinomiya-hama, Japan. Mr. Ishikawa is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Mari Sakamoto
    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Mari Sakamoto
    Kobe, JP 

    Mari Sakamoto practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Ms. Sakamoto is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Trabeculectomy.

    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Yoichiro Masuda
    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Yoichiro Masuda
    Tokyo, JP 

    Yoichiro Masuda practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Masuda is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Cataract, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Atsushi Miyazaki
    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Atsushi Miyazaki
    Tamagawa, JP 

    Atsushi Miyazaki practices practicing medicine in Tamagawa, Japan. Mr. Miyazaki is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Sotaro Mori
    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Sotaro Mori
    Kobe, JP 

    Sotaro Mori practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Mr. Mori is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Optic Neuritis, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Trabeculectomy.

    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Kenji Matsumoto
    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Kenji Matsumoto
    Tokyo, JP 

    Kenji Matsumoto practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Matsumoto is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Atopic Dermatitis, Proctitis, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Osamu Mimura
    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Osamu Mimura
    Nishinomiya-hama, JP 

    Osamu Mimura practices practicing medicine in Nishinomiya-hama, Japan. Mr. Mimura is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brown Syndrome, Strabismus, Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Masahiko Terao
    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Masahiko Terao
    Yamaguchi, JP 

    Masahiko Terao practices practicing medicine in Yamaguchi, Japan. Terao is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Ganglion Cyst, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Keigo Shikishima
    Advanced in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Keigo Shikishima
    Tokyo, JP 

    Keigo Shikishima practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Shikishima is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)?

    Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is an inherited form of vision loss. Although this condition usually begins in a person's teens or twenties, rare cases may appear in early childhood or later in adulthood. For unknown reasons, males are affected much more often than females.

    When should I see a Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) 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 Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) 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 Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) doctor in Japan?

    You can find a Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) 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 Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) 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 Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) 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 Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) 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 Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) 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 Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) 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 Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) 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 Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) doctors in Japan?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) 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 Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) 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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