The 20 Best Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy Doctors Near Me in Niigata, JP

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy near Niigata, JP. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Osamu Onodera
    Advanced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    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 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. 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.

    Advanced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Takanobu Ishiguro
    Advanced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Takanobu Ishiguro
    Referral may be required
    Chuo, JP 

    Takanobu Ishiguro practices practicing medicine in Chuo, Japan. Ishiguro is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. 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 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Tomohiko Ishihara
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Tomohiko Ishihara
    Referral may be required
    Clinical Neuroscience Branch, 
    Niigata, JP 

    Tomohiko Ishihara practices practicing medicine in Niigata, Japan. Ishihara is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6, and Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.

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    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Rie Saito
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    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 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. 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 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Naoaki Saito
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Naoaki Saito
    Referral may be required
    Niigata, JP 

    Naoaki Saito practices practicing medicine in Niigata, Japan. Saito is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 14, Hearing Loss, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Yasuko Toyoshima
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    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 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. 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 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Yuya Hatano
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Yuya Hatano
    Referral may be required
    Brain Science Branch, 
    Niigata, JP 

    Yuya Hatano practices practicing medicine in Niigata, Japan. Mr. Hatano is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6, and Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Izumi Aida
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Izumi Aida
    Referral may be required
    Niigata, JP 

    Izumi Aida practices practicing medicine in Niigata, Japan. Ms. Aida is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5, Corticobasal Degeneration, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Akiyoshi Kakita
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    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 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. 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 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Masatoyo Nishizawa
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Masatoyo Nishizawa
    Referral may be required
    Brain Science Branch, 
    Niigata, JP 

    Masatoyo Nishizawa practices practicing medicine in Niigata, Japan. Nishizawa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. They are also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Multiple System Atrophy, Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Masayoshi Tada
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Masayoshi Tada
    Referral may be required
    Chuo, JP 

    Masayoshi Tada practices practicing medicine in Chuo, Japan. Mr. Tada is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31, CACH Syndrome, Hereditary Ataxia, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Sachiko Hirokawa
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Sachiko Hirokawa
    Referral may be required
    Brain Science Branch, 
    Niigata, JP 

    Sachiko Hirokawa practices practicing medicine in Niigata, Japan. Ms. Hirokawa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy, Lafora Disease, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6, and Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Hitoshi Takahashi
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Hitoshi Takahashi
    Referral may be required
    Niigata, JP 

    Hitoshi Takahashi practices practicing medicine in Niigata, Japan. Mr. Takahashi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Multiple System Atrophy, and Familial Dysautonomia.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Yuka M. Koike
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Yuka M. Koike
    Referral may be required
    Clinical Neuroscience Branch, 
    Niigata, JP 

    Yuka Koike practices practicing medicine in Niigata, Japan. Ms. Koike is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Tetsuo Ozawa
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Tetsuo Ozawa
    Referral may be required
    Kashiwazaki, JP 

    Tetsuo Ozawa practices practicing medicine in Kashiwazaki, Japan. Mr. Ozawa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Paraplegia, Spastic Paraplegia Type 4, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Takashi Nakajima
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Takashi Nakajima
    Referral may be required
    Kashiwazaki, JP 

    Takashi Nakajima practices practicing medicine in Kashiwazaki, Japan. Mr. Nakajima is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Takeshi Ikeuchi
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Takeshi Ikeuchi
    Referral may be required
    Niigata, JP 

    Takeshi Ikeuchi practices practicing medicine in Niigata, Japan. Mr. Ikeuchi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. 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.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Hidehiko Fujinaka
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Hidehiko Fujinaka
    Referral may be required
    Kashiwazaki, JP 

    Hidehiko Fujinaka practices practicing medicine in Kashiwazaki, Japan. Fujinaka is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Paraplegia Type 4, Spasticity, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10, and Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Kiyoe Goto
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Kiyoe Goto
    Referral may be required
    Kashiwazaki, JP 

    Kiyoe Goto practices practicing medicine in Kashiwazaki, Japan. Goto is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Paraplegia Type 4, Spasticity, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10, and Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type.

    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Arika Hasegawa
    Experienced in Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    Arika Hasegawa
    Referral may be required
    Nishi, JP 

    Arika Hasegawa practices practicing medicine in Nishi, Japan. Ms. Hasegawa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31, Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy?

    Olivopontocerebellar atrophy (OPCA) is a term used for a progressive condition characterized by the degeneration of nerve cells (neurons) in specific areas of the brain. OPCA can be viewed as a finding of several diseases, and indicates a form of progressive ataxia (abnormal or uncontrolled movements) distinguished by characteristic findings in brain imaging studies and at autopsy (pontine flattening and cerebellar atrophy). It was traditionally divided in hereditary or genetic OPCA and sporadic OPCA. Currently, most of the major forms of hereditary OPCA refer to disorders that overlap with spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA), which is a neurological disorder characterized by ataxia. The sporadic forms are considered now to be a form of multiple system atrophy (MSA). OPCA may also occur in people with prion disorders and inherited metabolic diseases. The main symptom is clumsiness that slowly gets worse. Other symptoms may include problems with balance; speech or swallowing problems; difficulty walking; abnormal eye movements; muscle spasms; and neuropathy. Whether OPCA is inherited (and the inheritance pattern) depends on the underlying cause, if known.

    When should I see an Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy 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 an Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy 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 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy doctor in Niigata, JP?

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    How does MediFind rank Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy 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 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy 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 an Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy 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 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy 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 an Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy 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 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy 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 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy 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 Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy doctors in Niigata, JP?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy 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 an Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy 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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