The 20 Best Pleural Effusion Doctors Near Me in Osaka, JP

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 194 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Osaka, JP. Of these, 175 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    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

    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

    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.

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    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

    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.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Takayuki Shiroyama
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Takayuki Shiroyama
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    Osaka, JP 

    Takayuki Shiroyama practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Shiroyama is rated as an Advanced 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 Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Yoshihiko Taniguchi
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Yoshihiko Taniguchi
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    Chuo, JP 

    Yoshihiko Taniguchi practices practicing medicine in Chuo, Japan. Mr. Taniguchi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Pleural Effusion, and Metastatic Pleural Tumor.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Kazumi Nishino
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Kazumi Nishino
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    Otemae, JP 

    Kazumi Nishino practices practicing medicine in Otemae, Japan. Mr. Nishino is rated as an Advanced 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 EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Toru Kumagai
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Toru Kumagai
    Referral may be required
    Osaka, JP 

    Toru Kumagai practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Kumagai is rated as an Advanced 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), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Pleural Effusion, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Kazuya Fukuoka
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Kazuya Fukuoka
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    Osaka, JP 

    Kazuya Fukuoka practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Fukuoka is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesothelioma, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Cancer.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Yoshinobu H. Matsuda
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Yoshinobu H. Matsuda
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    Sakai, JP 

    Yoshinobu Matsuda practices practicing medicine in Sakai, Japan. Mr. Matsuda is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia, Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Delirium, and Lung Transplant.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Takashi Kijima
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Takashi Kijima
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    Crest, 
    Suita, JP 

    Takashi Kijima practices practicing medicine in Suita, Japan. Mr. Kijima is rated as an Advanced 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 Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Takuma Tsukioka
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Takuma Tsukioka
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    Osaka, JP 

    Takuma Tsukioka practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Tsukioka is rated as an Advanced 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), Mediastinal Tumor, Endoscopy, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Junji Uchida
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Junji Uchida
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    Osaka, JP 

    Junji Uchida practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Uchida is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. They are also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses ABO Incompatibility, Chronic Kidney Disease, Lung Cancer, Kidney Transplant, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Keiko Nakao
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Keiko Nakao
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    Chuo, JP 

    Keiko Nakao practices practicing medicine in Chuo, Japan. Ms. Nakao is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Exogenous Lipoid Pneumonia, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Lung Cancer.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Akihiko Yoshizawa
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Akihiko Yoshizawa
    Referral may be required
    Kashihara, JP 

    Akihiko Yoshizawa practices practicing medicine in Kashihara, Japan. Yoshizawa is rated as an Advanced 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 Adenocarcinoma, Lung Cancer, Teratoma of the Mediastinum, Lung Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Hiroyasu Kaneda
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Hiroyasu Kaneda
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    Osaka, JP 

    Hiroyasu Kaneda practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Kaneda is rated as an Advanced 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 Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Febrile Neutropenia.

    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Masaki Kanazu
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Masaki Kanazu
    Referral may be required
    Osaka, JP 

    Masaki Kanazu practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Kanazu is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Akio Niimi
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Akio Niimi
    Referral may be required
    Ibaraki, JP 

    Akio Niimi practices practicing medicine in Ibaraki, Japan. Mr. Niimi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Chronic Cough, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Tissue Biopsy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Osaka, 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 Pleural Effusion doctor in Osaka, 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 Pleural Effusion doctor in Osaka, JP?

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    How does MediFind rank Pleural Effusion doctors in Osaka, 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 Pleural Effusion doctors in Osaka, 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 Pleural Effusion doctor in Osaka, 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 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 Osaka, 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 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 Osaka, JP?

    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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