The 20 Best Leigh Syndrome Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Leigh Syndrome Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 289 doctor with experience in Leigh Syndrome near Japan. Of these, 248 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced, 10 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Leigh Syndrome
    Elite in Leigh Syndrome
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    Shimotsuke, JP 

    Hitoshi Osaka practices practicing medicine in Shimotsuke, Japan. Mr. Osaka is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, CACH Syndrome, Leigh Syndrome, West Syndrome, and Liver Transplant.

    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome
    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Kei Murayama practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Murayama is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, Lactic Acidosis, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Liver Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome
    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome
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    Saitama, JP 

    Akira Ohtake practices practicing medicine in Saitama, Japan. Ohtake is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency, Lactic Acidosis, and Liver Transplant.

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    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome
    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Yasushi Okazaki practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Okazaki is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Oophorectomy.

    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome
    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome
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    Hongo, JP 

    Yoshihito Kishita practices practicing medicine in Hongo, Japan. Kishita is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency, Lactic Acidosis, and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency.

    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome
    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome
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    Chiba, JP 

    Keiko Ichimoto practices practicing medicine in Chiba, Japan. Ms. Ichimoto is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, Andersen Disease, Argininosuccinic Aciduria, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), and Liver Transplant.

    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome
    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome
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    R&D Group, 
    Tokyo, JP 

    Masakazu Kohda practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Kohda is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Barth Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome
    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome
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    Chiba, JP 

    Masaru Shimura practices practicing medicine in Chiba, Japan. Mr. Shimura is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency, Citrullinemia, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), and Liver Transplant.

    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome
    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome
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    Hamamatsu, JP 

    Hirotomo Saitsu practices practicing medicine in Hamamatsu, Japan. Saitsu is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 84 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Orchiectomy.

    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome
    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome
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    Crest, 
    Kawaguchi, JP 

    Naomichi Matsumoto practices practicing medicine in Kawaguchi, Japan. Matsumoto is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 149 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Coffin-Siris Syndrome, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome
    Distinguished in Leigh Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Yukiko Yatsuka practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Yatsuka is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency, Lactic Acidosis, and Sengers Syndrome.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
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    Chiba, JP 

    Takuya Fushimi practices practicing medicine in Chiba, Japan. Mr. Fushimi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, Sengers Syndrome, Andersen Disease, Protein Deficiency, and Liver Transplant.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Nagasaki, JP 

    Noriko Miyake practices practicing medicine in Nagasaki, Japan. Ms. Miyake is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 80 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Coffin-Siris Syndrome, Kabuki Syndrome, Microcephaly, Thrombectomy, and Fasciotomy.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Tochigi, JP 

    Akihiko Miyauchi practices practicing medicine in Tochigi, Japan. Miyauchi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, West Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Yu-ichi Goto practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Goto is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses MELAS Syndrome, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, Lactic Acidosis, and Leigh Syndrome.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Tochigi, JP 

    Hideaki Shiraishi practices practicing medicine in Tochigi, Japan. Shiraishi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Angelman Syndrome, Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency, Epilepsy, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    St. Marianna University School Of Medicine

    Kawasaki, JP 

    Ayako Matsunaga practices practicing medicine in Kawasaki, Japan. Ms. Matsunaga is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, Classic Galactosemia, Andersen Disease, Toxic Megacolon, and Liver Transplant.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Utsunomiya, JP 

    Takanori Yamagata practices practicing medicine in Utsunomiya, Japan. Mr. Yamagata is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Williams Syndrome, Leigh Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, CACH Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Erika Ogawa practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Ogawa is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maple Syrup Urine Disease, Leigh Syndrome, Classic Galactosemia, and Primary Carnitine Deficiency.

    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Advanced in Leigh Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Shimotsuke, JP 

    Eriko Jimbo practices practicing medicine in Shimotsuke, Japan. Ms. Jimbo is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leigh Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, Niemann-Pick Disease, Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency, and Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis.

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    What is the definition of Leigh Syndrome?

    Leigh syndrome is a severe neurological disorder that usually becomes apparent in the first year of life. This condition is characterized by progressive loss of mental and movement abilities (psychomotor regression) and typically results in death within two to three years, usually due to respiratory failure. A small number of individuals do not develop symptoms until adulthood or have symptoms that worsen more slowly.

    When should I see a Leigh Syndrome 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 Leigh Syndrome 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 Leigh Syndrome doctor in Japan?

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    How does MediFind rank Leigh Syndrome 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 Leigh Syndrome 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 Leigh Syndrome 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 Leigh Syndrome doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Leigh Syndrome 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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