The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Pleural Effusion Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 2641 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Japan. Of these, 2472 are Experienced, 146 are Advanced, 22 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Pleural Effusion

    Takumi Kishimoto
    Elite in Pleural Effusion

    Takumi Kishimoto
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    Okayama, JP 

    Takumi Kishimoto practices practicing medicine in Okayama, Japan. Mr. Kishimoto is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesothelioma, Pleural Effusion, Asbestosis, and Pleurisy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Tomoya Kawaguchi
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Tomoya Kawaguchi
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    Hori, JP 

    Tomoya Kawaguchi practices practicing medicine in Hori, Japan. Mr. Kawaguchi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Pleural Effusion, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Kazuhisa Z. Takahashi
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Kazuhisa Z. Takahashi
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Kazuhisa Takahashi practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Takahashi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. 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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    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Nobukazu Fujimoto
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Nobukazu Fujimoto
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    Okayama, JP 

    Nobukazu Fujimoto practices practicing medicine in Okayama, Japan. Fujimoto is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Mesothelioma, Pleural Effusion, Asbestosis, Lung Cancer, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Akihiro Tamiya
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Akihiro Tamiya
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    Chuo, JP 

    Akihiro Tamiya practices practicing medicine in Chuo, Japan. Mr. Tamiya is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Pleural Effusion, and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Masafumi Shimoda
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Masafumi Shimoda
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    Kiyose, JP 

    Masafumi Shimoda practices practicing medicine in Kiyose, Japan. Shimoda is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. They are also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Endoscopy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Motohiro Tamiya
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Motohiro Tamiya
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    Osaka, JP 

    Motohiro Tamiya practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Tamiya is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleural Effusion, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Shinji Atagi
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Shinji Atagi
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    Oyamato, JP 

    Shinji Atagi practices practicing medicine in Oyamato, Japan. Mr. Atagi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Pleural Effusion, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Tomonori Hirashima
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Tomonori Hirashima
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    Higashi-osaka, JP 

    Tomonori Hirashima practices practicing medicine in Higashi-osaka, Japan. Hirashima is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Pleural Effusion, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Satoru Ishii
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Satoru Ishii
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Satoru Ishii practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Ishii is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Yellow Nail Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Kazunori Tobino
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Kazunori Tobino
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    Iizuka, JP 

    Kazunori Tobino practices practicing medicine in Iizuka, Japan. Tobino is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. They are also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome, Pleural Effusion, Actinomycosis, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Takeshi Saraya
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Takeshi Saraya
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Takeshi Saraya practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Saraya is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, Yellow Nail Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Fumito Okada
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Fumito Okada
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    Oita, JP 

    Fumito Okada practices practicing medicine in Oita, Japan. Okada is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and Lung Nodules.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Yoshiaki Kinoshita
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Yoshiaki Kinoshita
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    Fukuoka, JP 

    Yoshiaki Kinoshita practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Mr. Kinoshita is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cavernous Lymphangioma, Lymphangiomatosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Haruhito Sugiyama
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Haruhito Sugiyama
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    Shinjuku, JP 

    Haruhito Sugiyama practices practicing medicine in Shinjuku, Japan. Sugiyama is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. They are also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Yellow Nail Syndrome, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Endoscopy, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Norio Okamoto
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Norio Okamoto
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    Sakai, JP 

    Norio Okamoto practices practicing medicine in Sakai, Japan. Mr. Okamoto is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleural Effusion, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Kyoichi Okishio
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Kyoichi Okishio
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    Chuo, JP 

    Kyoichi Okishio practices practicing medicine in Chuo, Japan. Okishio is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Pleural Effusion, and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Kosuke Tsuruno
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Kosuke Tsuruno
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    Iizuka, JP 

    Kosuke Tsuruno practices practicing medicine in Iizuka, Japan. Mr. Tsuruno is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Actinomycosis, Cardiac Tamponade, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Yoshiaki Tanaka
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Yoshiaki Tanaka
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Yoshiaki Tanaka practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Tanaka is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, Gastrostomy, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Yuki Kataoka
    Distinguished in Pleural Effusion

    Yuki Kataoka
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    JP 

    Yuki Kataoka practices practicing medicine in Japan. Kataoka is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Empyema, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Pleural Effusion?

    A pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.

    When should I see a Pleural Effusion 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 Pleural Effusion 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 Pleural Effusion doctor in Japan?

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    How does MediFind rank Pleural Effusion 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 Pleural Effusion 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 Pleural Effusion 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 Pleural Effusion doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pleural Effusion 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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