The 20 Best Leukodystrophy Doctors Near Me in Niigata, JP

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Leukodystrophy near Niigata, JP. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Leukodystrophy

    Hiroaki Nozaki
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy

    Hiroaki Nozaki
    Referral may be required
    Brain Science Branch, 
    Niigata, JP 

    Hiroaki Nozaki practices practicing medicine in Niigata, Japan. Mr. Nozaki is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CACH Syndrome, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, Vascular Dementia, and Leukodystrophy.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy

    Takeshi Ikeuchi
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy

    Takeshi Ikeuchi
    Referral may be required
    Niigata, JP 

    Takeshi Ikeuchi practices practicing medicine in Niigata, Japan. Mr. Ikeuchi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CACH Syndrome, Corticobasal Degeneration, Dementia, Gastrostomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

    Advanced in Leukodystrophy

    Osamu Onodera
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy

    Osamu Onodera
    Referral may be required
    Brain Science Branch, 
    Niigata, JP 

    Osamu Onodera practices practicing medicine in Niigata, Japan. Mr. Onodera is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), CACH Syndrome, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Laminectomy, and Liver Embolization.

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    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Naomi Mezaki
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Naomi Mezaki
    Referral may be required
    Tsubame, JP 

    Naomi Mezaki practices practicing medicine in Tsubame, Japan. Ms. Mezaki is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses CACH Syndrome, Leukodystrophy, Wallerian Degeneration, and Paraplegia.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Takeshi Miura
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Takeshi Miura
    Referral may be required
    Tsubame, JP 

    Takeshi Miura practices practicing medicine in Tsubame, Japan. Mr. Miura is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CACH Syndrome, Leukodystrophy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Paraplegia.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Yutaka Tsubata
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Yutaka Tsubata
    Referral may be required
    Niigata, JP 

    Yutaka Tsubata practices practicing medicine in Niigata, Japan. Mr. Tsubata is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy and Leukodystrophy.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Rie Saito
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Rie Saito
    Referral may be required
    Niigata, JP 

    Rie Saito practices practicing medicine in Niigata, Japan. Ms. Saito is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31, Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, and Cerebelloolivary Atrophy.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Takashi Morita
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Takashi Morita
    Referral may be required
    Nishi, JP 

    Takashi Morita practices practicing medicine in Nishi, Japan. Mr. Morita is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, Leukodystrophy, and Glomerulonephritis.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Tetsuo Morioka
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Tetsuo Morioka
    Referral may be required
    Nishi, JP 

    Tetsuo Morioka practices practicing medicine in Nishi, Japan. Mr. Morioka is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, Renal Coloboma Syndrome, Leukodystrophy, and Glomerulonephritis.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Yasuko Toyoshima
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Yasuko Toyoshima
    Referral may be required
    Agano, JP 

    Yasuko Toyoshima practices practicing medicine in Agano, Japan. Ms. Toyoshima is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, and CACH Syndrome.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Takanobu Ishiguro
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Takanobu Ishiguro
    Referral may be required
    Chuo, JP 

    Takanobu Ishiguro practices practicing medicine in Chuo, Japan. Ishiguro is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Shigeru Miyazaki
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Shigeru Miyazaki
    Referral may be required
    Niigata, JP 

    Shigeru Miyazaki practices practicing medicine in Niigata, Japan. Mr. Miyazaki is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukodystrophy.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Ichiei Narita
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Ichiei Narita
    Referral may be required
    Niigata, JP 

    Ichiei Narita practices practicing medicine in Niigata, Japan. Narita is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. They are also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Glomerulonephritis, IgA Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Hisaki Shimada
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Hisaki Shimada
    Referral may be required
    Niigata, JP 

    Hisaki Shimada practices practicing medicine in Niigata, Japan. Shimada is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Their clinical expertise encompasses Primary Amyloidosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Leukodystrophy, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Norikazu Hara
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Norikazu Hara
    Referral may be required
    Chuo, JP 

    Norikazu Hara practices practicing medicine in Chuo, Japan. Hara is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Akiyoshi Kakita
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Akiyoshi Kakita
    Referral may be required
    Niigata, JP 

    Akiyoshi Kakita practices practicing medicine in Niigata, Japan. Kakita is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. They are also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Multiple System Atrophy.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Taisuke Kato
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Taisuke Kato
    Referral may be required
    Brain Science Branch, 
    Niigata, JP 

    Taisuke Kato practices practicing medicine in Niigata, Japan. Kato is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, CACH Syndrome, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Vascular Dementia.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Leukodystrophy?

    A Leukodystrophy is a type of rare genetic disorder that affects the brain, spinal cord, and other nerves in the body. It is caused by destruction of the white matter of the brain. The white matter degrades due to defects of the myelin, which is a fatty covering that insulates nerves in the brain. Myelin is needed to protect the nerves and the nerves can't function normally without it. These disorders are progressive, meaning they tend to get worse with time. The leukodystrophies are a group of disorders caused by spelling mistakes in the genes involved in making myelin. Specific leukodystrophies include metachromatic Leukodystrophy, Krabbe Leukodystrophy, X-linked adrenoLeukodystrophy, Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease, Canavan disease, and Alexander disease. The most common symptom of a Leukodystrophy is a decline in functioning of an infant or child who previously appeared healthy. This gradual loss may be seen with issues in body tone, movements, gait, speech, ability to eat, vision, hearing, and behavior.

    When should I see a Leukodystrophy doctor in Niigata, 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 Leukodystrophy doctor in Niigata, 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 do I find the best Leukodystrophy doctor in Niigata, JP?

    You can find a Leukodystrophy doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Leukodystrophy doctors in Niigata, 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 Leukodystrophy doctors in Niigata, 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 Leukodystrophy doctor in Niigata, 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 Leukodystrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Leukodystrophy 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 Leukodystrophy doctor in Niigata, 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 Leukodystrophy 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 Leukodystrophy 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 Leukodystrophy doctors in Niigata, JP?

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

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