The 20 Best Nocardiosis Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Nocardiosis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 511 doctor with experience in Nocardiosis near Japan. Of these, 496 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Nocardiosis

    Takashi Yaguchi
    Distinguished in Nocardiosis

    Takashi Yaguchi
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    Chiba, JP 

    Takashi Yaguchi practices practicing medicine in Chiba, Japan. Mr. Yaguchi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nocardiosis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nocardiosis, Pulmonary Nocardiosis, Ringworm, Vitrectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Distinguished in Nocardiosis

    Tohru Gonoi
    Distinguished in Nocardiosis

    Tohru Gonoi
    Referral may be required
    Chiba, JP 

    Tohru Gonoi practices practicing medicine in Chiba, Japan. Gonoi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nocardiosis. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Nocardiosis, Pulmonary Nocardiosis, Pulmonary Aspergilloma, and Brain Abscess.

    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Katsunori Yanagihara
    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Katsunori Yanagihara
    Referral may be required
    Nagasaki, JP 

    Katsunori Yanagihara practices practicing medicine in Nagasaki, Japan. Yanagihara is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nocardiosis. They are also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Pulmonary Aspergilloma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Colostomy.

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    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Hiroshi Mukae
    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Hiroshi Mukae
    Referral may be required
    Nagasaki, JP 

    Hiroshi Mukae practices practicing medicine in Nagasaki, Japan. Mr. Mukae is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nocardiosis. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Endoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Tatsuro Hirayama
    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Tatsuro Hirayama
    Referral may be required
    Nagasaki, JP 

    Tatsuro Hirayama practices practicing medicine in Nagasaki, Japan. Mr. Hirayama is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nocardiosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nocardiosis, Pulmonary Nocardiosis, Aspergillosis, Colostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Shigeru Kohno
    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Shigeru Kohno
    Referral may be required
    Nagasaki, JP 

    Shigeru Kohno practices practicing medicine in Nagasaki, Japan. Mr. Kohno is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nocardiosis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Aspergillosis, Cryptococcosis, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Akira Watanabe
    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Akira Watanabe
    Referral may be required
    Chiba, JP 

    Akira Watanabe practices practicing medicine in Chiba, Japan. Watanabe is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nocardiosis. They are also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Aspergillosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Pneumonia, Vitrectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Terutoyo Yoshida
    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Terutoyo Yoshida
    Referral may be required
    Miyazaki, JP 

    Terutoyo Yoshida practices practicing medicine in Miyazaki, Japan. Yoshida is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nocardiosis. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Nocardiosis, Pulmonary Nocardiosis, Strep Throat, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.

    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Kosuke Kosai
    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Kosuke Kosai
    Referral may be required
    Nagasaki, JP 

    Kosuke Kosai practices practicing medicine in Nagasaki, Japan. Mr. Kosai is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nocardiosis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Nocardiosis, and Pulmonary Nocardiosis.

    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Yasumasa Hara
    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Yasumasa Hara
    Referral may be required
    Chuo, JP 

    Yasumasa Hara practices practicing medicine in Chuo, Japan. Hara is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nocardiosis. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Nocardiosis and Pulmonary Nocardiosis.

    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Masami Ishibashi
    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Masami Ishibashi
    Referral may be required
    Chuo, JP 

    Masami Ishibashi practices practicing medicine in Chuo, Japan. Mr. Ishibashi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nocardiosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nocardiosis, Pulmonary Nocardiosis, and Stomach Cancer.

    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Katsura Hata
    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Katsura Hata
    Referral may be required
    JP 

    Katsura Hata practices practicing medicine in Japan. Hata is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nocardiosis. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Mycetoma, Nocardiosis, Pulmonary Nocardiosis, and Chagas Disease.

    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Isato Yoshioka
    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Isato Yoshioka
    Referral may be required
    Chiba, JP 

    Isato Yoshioka practices practicing medicine in Chiba, Japan. Yoshioka is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nocardiosis. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Mycetoma, Nocardiosis, and Pulmonary Nocardiosis.

    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Katsushi Tajima
    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Katsushi Tajima
    Referral may be required
    Yamagata, JP 

    Katsushi Tajima practices practicing medicine in Yamagata, Japan. Tajima is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nocardiosis. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Nocardiosis, Pulmonary Nocardiosis, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Taro Horino
    Advanced in Nocardiosis

    Taro Horino
    Referral may be required
    Nankoku, JP 

    Taro Horino practices practicing medicine in Nankoku, Japan. Mr. Horino is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nocardiosis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Reactive Arthritis, Glomerulonephritis, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, and Synovectomy.

    Experienced in Nocardiosis

    Koichi Makimura
    Experienced in Nocardiosis

    Koichi Makimura
    Referral may be required
    Hachioji, JP 

    Koichi Makimura practices practicing medicine in Hachioji, Japan. Mr. Makimura is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nocardiosis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ringworm, Fungal Nail Infection, Kerion Celsi, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Nocardiosis

    Shinya I. Kimura
    Experienced in Nocardiosis

    Shinya I. Kimura
    Referral may be required
    Saga, JP 

    Shinya Kimura practices practicing medicine in Saga, Japan. Mr. Kimura is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nocardiosis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Leukemia, Adult T-Cell Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Nocardiosis

    Tomoko Betsuyaku
    Experienced in Nocardiosis

    Tomoko Betsuyaku
    Referral may be required
    Shinjuku, JP 

    Tomoko Betsuyaku practices practicing medicine in Shinjuku, Japan. Ms. Betsuyaku is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nocardiosis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Nocardiosis

    Hiroshi Kakeya
    Experienced in Nocardiosis

    Hiroshi Kakeya
    Referral may be required
    Asahimachi, JP 

    Hiroshi Kakeya practices practicing medicine in Asahimachi, Japan. Mr. Kakeya is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nocardiosis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aspergillosis, Sepsis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Nocardiosis

    Kazuhisa Z. Takahashi
    Experienced in Nocardiosis

    Kazuhisa Z. Takahashi
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Kazuhisa Takahashi practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Takahashi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nocardiosis. They are also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome, Lung Cancer, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Nocardiosis?

    Nocardiosis is a rare infectious disorder, that affects the brain, skin, and/or lungs. It occurs mainly in people with a weakened immune system but can affect anyone, and about one-third of infected people do not have any immune problems.. This condition usually starts in the lungs and can spread to other body organs. Affected individuals usually experience problems with their lungs (chest pain, coughing up blood, fevers), brain (headaches and seizures), and skin (skin infections, ulcers, and abscesses). Nocardiosis is caused by a bacteria of the family (genus) known as Nocardia which have different species (types). Nocardia bacteria are able to cause localized or systemic disease in humans and animals. The nocardia bacteria are found in soil around the world. People contract this disease by either inhaling contaminated dust or if soil containing nocardia bacteria get into an open wound.

    When should I see a Nocardiosis 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 Nocardiosis 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 Nocardiosis doctor in Japan?

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    How does MediFind rank Nocardiosis 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 Nocardiosis 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 Nocardiosis 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 Nocardiosis doctor search results page. 

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

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

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