The 20 Best Localized Scleroderma Doctors Near Me in Osaka, 27

Find the Top Localized Scleroderma Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Localized Scleroderma near Osaka, 27. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Localized Scleroderma

    Manabu Fujimoto
    Distinguished in Localized Scleroderma

    Manabu Fujimoto
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    Osaka, JP 

    Manabu Fujimoto practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Fujimoto is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma

    Ikuko Hayakawa-Ueda
    Advanced in Localized Scleroderma

    Ikuko Hayakawa-Ueda
    Referral may be required
    Suita, JP 

    Ikuko Hayakawa-Ueda practices practicing medicine in Suita, Japan. Ms. Hayakawa-Ueda is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Rei M. Watanabe
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Rei M. Watanabe
    Referral may be required
    Tondabayashicho, JP 

    Rei Watanabe practices practicing medicine in Tondabayashicho, Japan. Watanabe is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma of the Scalp, Trichostasis Spinulosa, Darier Disease, and Psoriasis.

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    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Yosuke Ishitsuka
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Yosuke Ishitsuka
    Referral may be required
    Osaka, JP 

    Yosuke Ishitsuka practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Ishitsuka is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichostasis Spinulosa, Extramammary Paget Disease, Atopic Dermatitis, and Melanoma.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Ichiro Katayama
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Ichiro Katayama
    Referral may be required
    Osaka, JP 

    Ichiro Katayama practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Katayama is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypomelanotic Disorder, Vitiligo, Anhidrosis, and Atopic Dermatitis.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Daisuke Tsuruta
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Daisuke Tsuruta
    Referral may be required
    Osaka, JP 

    Daisuke Tsuruta practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Tsuruta is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pemphigus Foliaceus, Pemphigus Vulgaris, Pemphigus, and Hypomelanotic Disorder.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Noriyasu Morikage
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Noriyasu Morikage
    Referral may be required
    Hirakata, JP 

    Noriyasu Morikage practices practicing medicine in Hirakata, Japan. Morikage is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Lymphedema, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Milroy Disease, Venous Insufficiency, and Aneurysm Repair.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Atsushi Otsuka
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Atsushi Otsuka
    Referral may be required
    Osaka, JP 

    Atsushi Otsuka practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Otsuka is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Extramammary Paget Disease, Angiosarcoma, Atopic Dermatitis, Nephrectomy, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Haruki Mizuta
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Haruki Mizuta
    Referral may be required
    Osaka, JP 

    Haruki Mizuta practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Mizuta is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma of the Scalp, Muir-Torre Syndrome, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Sayaka Funabashi
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Sayaka Funabashi
    Referral may be required
    Suita, JP 

    Sayaka Funabashi practices practicing medicine in Suita, Japan. Ms. Funabashi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Familial Hypercholesterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Atherosclerosis.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Atsushi Tanemura
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Atsushi Tanemura
    Referral may be required
    Osaka, JP 

    Atsushi Tanemura practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Tanemura is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypomelanotic Disorder, Vitiligo, Bullae, Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Hanako Yoshioka-Koguchi
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Hanako Yoshioka-Koguchi
    Referral may be required
    Suita, JP 

    Hanako Yoshioka-Koguchi practices practicing medicine in Suita, Japan. Ms. Yoshioka-Koguchi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anhidrosis, Circumferential Skin Creases Kunze Type, Focal Dermal Hypoplasia, and Bullae.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Yuma Hanaoka
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Yuma Hanaoka
    Referral may be required
    Suita, JP 

    Yuma Hanaoka practices practicing medicine in Suita, Japan. Hanaoka is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Their clinical expertise encompasses Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Angiosarcoma, and Bullae.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Teruo Noguchi
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Teruo Noguchi
    Referral may be required
    Suita, JP 

    Teruo Noguchi practices practicing medicine in Suita, Japan. Mr. Noguchi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Atsushi Kumanogoh
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Atsushi Kumanogoh
    Referral may be required
    Osaka, JP 

    Atsushi Kumanogoh practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Kumanogoh is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lung Cancer, Interstitial Lung Disease, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Takeshi Yagyu
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Takeshi Yagyu
    Referral may be required
    Osaka, JP 

    Takeshi Yagyu practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Yagyu is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Peripheral Artery Disease, Aortic Dissection, Thrombectomy, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Jun-ichiro Jo
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Jun-ichiro Jo
    Referral may be required
    Osaka, JP 

    Jun-ichiro Jo practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Jo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Their clinical expertise encompasses Localized Scleroderma, Interstitial Nephritis, and Dehydration.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Taro Shimono
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Taro Shimono
    Referral may be required
    Osaka, JP 

    Taro Shimono practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Shimono is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His clinical expertise encompasses Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Yasuhiro Akai
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Yasuhiro Akai
    Referral may be required
    Kashihara, JP 

    Yasuhiro Akai practices practicing medicine in Kashihara, Japan. Mr. Akai is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Minimal Change Disease, Nephrotic Syndrome, Glomerulonephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Shinobu Ayabe
    Experienced in Localized Scleroderma

    Shinobu Ayabe
    Referral may be required
    Yao, JP 

    Shinobu Ayabe practices practicing medicine in Yao, Japan. Ayabe is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Buerger Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Thromboangiitis Obliterans, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Angioplasty.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Localized Scleroderma?

    Localized scleroderma is characterized by thickening of the skin from excessive collagen deposits. Collagen is a protein normally present in our skin that provides structural support. However, when too much collagen is made, the skin becomes stiff and hard. Localized types of scleroderma are those limited to the skin and related tissues and, in some cases, the muscle below. Internal organs are not affected by Localized scleroderma, and Localized scleroderma can never progress to the systemic form of the disease. Often, localized conditions improve or go away on their own over time, but the skin changes and damage that occur when the disease is active can be permanent. For some people, Localized scleroderma is serious and disabling. There are two generally recognized types of Localized scleroderma: morphea and linear.

    When should I see a Localized Scleroderma doctor near Osaka, 27?

    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 Localized Scleroderma doctor near Osaka, 27?

    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 Localized Scleroderma doctor near Osaka, 27?

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    How does MediFind rank Localized Scleroderma doctors near Osaka, 27?

    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 Localized Scleroderma doctors near Osaka, 27?

    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 Localized Scleroderma doctor near Osaka, 27?

    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 Localized Scleroderma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Localized Scleroderma 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 Localized Scleroderma doctor near Osaka, 27?

    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 Localized Scleroderma 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 Localized Scleroderma 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 Localized Scleroderma doctors near Osaka, 27?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Localized Scleroderma 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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