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

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Pleural Effusion near Kumamoto, JP. Of these, 23 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Haruka Sato
    Advanced in Pleural Effusion

    Haruka Sato
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Haruka Sato practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Ms. Sato is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Leigh Syndrome, Lung Nodules, and Aspergillosis.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Kenichi Tsujita
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Kenichi Tsujita
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Kenichi Tsujita practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Mr. Tsujita is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Kazuya Ichikado
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Kazuya Ichikado
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Kazuya Ichikado practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Mr. Ichikado is rated as an Experienced 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 Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

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    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Hideo A. Baba
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Hideo A. Baba
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Hideo Baba practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Mr. Baba is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Satoshi Hayano
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Satoshi Hayano
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Satoshi Hayano practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Mr. Hayano is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Fifth Disease, Beriberi, Sepsis, and Fetal Parvovirus Syndrome.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Yoshihiko Sakata
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Yoshihiko Sakata
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Yoshihiko Sakata practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Mr. Sakata is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Anal Cancer.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Yuji Hidaka
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Yuji Hidaka
    Referral may be required
    Higashi, JP 

    Yuji Hidaka practices practicing medicine in Higashi, Japan. Mr. Hidaka is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, ABO Incompatibility, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Masayuki Kashima
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Masayuki Kashima
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Masayuki Kashima practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Mr. Kashima is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Beriberi, Pleural Effusion, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Bacterial Prostatitis, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Hiroshi Yokomizo
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Hiroshi Yokomizo
    Referral may be required
    Higashi, JP 

    Hiroshi Yokomizo practices practicing medicine in Higashi, Japan. Mr. Yokomizo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Shiro Iwagami
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Shiro Iwagami
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Shiro Iwagami practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Mr. Iwagami is rated as an Experienced 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 Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Yoshitaka Tamura
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Yoshitaka Tamura
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Yoshitaka Tamura practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Mr. Tamura is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Budd-Chiari Syndrome, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Pseudomembranous Colitis, Liver Embolization, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Yoshiki Mikami
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Yoshiki Mikami
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Yoshiki Mikami practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Mr. Mikami is rated as an Experienced 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 Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Cervical Cancer, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Masaaki Iwatsuki
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Masaaki Iwatsuki
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Masaaki Iwatsuki practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Mr. Iwatsuki is rated as an Experienced 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 Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Yohei Nagai
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Yohei Nagai
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Yohei Nagai practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Mr. Nagai is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Shinya Sakata
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Shinya Sakata
    Referral may be required
    Chuo, JP 

    Shinya Sakata practices practicing medicine in Chuo, Japan. Sakata is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pulmonary Artery Agenesis, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Hidetoshi Nitta
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Hidetoshi Nitta
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Hidetoshi Nitta practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Nitta is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Yukiharu Hiyoshi
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Yukiharu Hiyoshi
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Yukiharu Hiyoshi practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Hiyoshi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Naoki Yogo
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Naoki Yogo
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Naoki Yogo practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Mr. Yogo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Riboflavin Transporter Deficiency Neuronopathy, Tracheitis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Tetsuo Saito
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Tetsuo Saito
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Tetsuo Saito practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Mr. Saito is rated as an Experienced 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 Bone Tumor, Acute Pain, Gastric Lymphoma, and Angiosarcoma of the Scalp.

    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Ikuo Misumi
    Experienced in Pleural Effusion

    Ikuo Misumi
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Ikuo Misumi practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Misumi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Cardiomyopathy.

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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 Kumamoto, 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 Kumamoto, 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 Kumamoto, JP?

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    How does MediFind rank Pleural Effusion doctors in Kumamoto, 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 Kumamoto, 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 Kumamoto, 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 Kumamoto, 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 Kumamoto, 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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