The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Polymyositis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 1238 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near Japan. Of these, 1026 are Experienced, 166 are Advanced, 35 are Distinguished and 11 are Elite.

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    Elite in Polymyositis

    Yasushi Kawaguchi
    Elite in Polymyositis

    Yasushi Kawaguchi
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Yasushi Kawaguchi practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Kawaguchi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Dermatomyositis, and Polymyositis.

    Elite in Polymyositis

    Masataka Kuwana
    Elite in Polymyositis

    Masataka Kuwana
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Masataka Kuwana practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Kuwana is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Splenectomy.

    Elite in Polymyositis

    Manabu Fujimoto
    Elite in Polymyositis

    Manabu Fujimoto
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    Osaka, JP 

    Manabu Fujimoto practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Fujimoto is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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    Elite in Polymyositis

    Takahisa Gono
    Elite in Polymyositis

    Takahisa Gono
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Takahisa Gono practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Gono is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Elite in Polymyositis

    Shinji Sato
    Elite in Polymyositis

    Shinji Sato
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    Isehara, JP 

    Shinji Sato practices practicing medicine in Isehara, Japan. Mr. Sato is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Elite in Polymyositis

    Ran Nakashima
    Elite in Polymyositis

    Ran Nakashima
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    Kyoto, JP 

    Ran Nakashima practices practicing medicine in Kyoto, Japan. Mr. Nakashima is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Lung Transplant.

    Elite in Polymyositis

    Tsuneyo Mimori
    Elite in Polymyositis

    Tsuneyo Mimori
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    Kyoto, JP 

    Tsuneyo Mimori practices practicing medicine in Kyoto, Japan. Mimori is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. They are also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Elite in Polymyositis

    Yuji Hosono
    Elite in Polymyositis

    Yuji Hosono
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    Shimokasuya, JP 

    Yuji Hosono practices practicing medicine in Shimokasuya, Japan. Mr. Hosono is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, Myositis, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

    Elite in Polymyositis

    Yoshinao Muro
    Elite in Polymyositis

    Yoshinao Muro
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    Nagoya, JP 

    Yoshinao Muro practices practicing medicine in Nagoya, Japan. Muro is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. They are also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Polymyositis, Myositis, Dermatomyositis, and Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria.

    Elite in Polymyositis

    Yasuhito Hamaguchi
    Elite in Polymyositis

    Yasuhito Hamaguchi
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    Kanazawa, JP 

    Yasuhito Hamaguchi practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Hamaguchi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, Scleroderma, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Elite in Polymyositis

    Hitoshi Kohsaka
    Elite in Polymyositis

    Hitoshi Kohsaka
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    Chiba, JP 

    Hitoshi Kohsaka practices practicing medicine in Chiba, Japan. Mr. Kohsaka is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Hisashi Yamanaka
    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Hisashi Yamanaka
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Hisashi Yamanaka practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Yamanaka is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Liver Transplant.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Takafumi Suda
    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Takafumi Suda
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    Hamamatsu, JP 

    Takafumi Suda practices practicing medicine in Hamamatsu, Japan. Suda is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. They are also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Endoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Tsutomu T. Takeuchi
    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Tsutomu T. Takeuchi
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Tsutomu Takeuchi practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Takeuchi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Shingles.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Takashi Matsushita
    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Takashi Matsushita
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    Kanazawa, JP 

    Takashi Matsushita practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Mr. Matsushita is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Dermatomyositis, Watermelon Stomach, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Yasuhiro Katsumata
    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Yasuhiro Katsumata
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    Shinjuku, JP 

    Yasuhiro Katsumata practices practicing medicine in Shinjuku, Japan. Mr. Katsumata is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Myositis.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Hajime Yoshifuji
    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Hajime Yoshifuji
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    Kyoto, JP 

    Hajime Yoshifuji practices practicing medicine in Kyoto, Japan. Mr. Yoshifuji is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Takayasu Arteritis, Relapsing Polychondritis, Vasculitis, Polymyositis, and Lung Transplant.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Kazuhiko Takehara
    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Kazuhiko Takehara
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    Kanazawa, JP 

    Kazuhiko Takehara practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Takehara is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Koichiro Ohmura
    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Koichiro Ohmura
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    Kobe, JP 

    Koichiro Ohmura practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Ohmura is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. They are also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyositis, Myositis, and Takayasu Arteritis.

    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Atsushi Kawakami
    Distinguished in Polymyositis

    Atsushi Kawakami
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    Nagasaki, JP 

    Atsushi Kawakami practices practicing medicine in Nagasaki, Japan. Mr. Kawakami is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Synovitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Polymyositis?

    Polymyositis is a type of inflammatory myopathy, which refers to a group of muscle diseases characterized by chronic muscle inflammation and weakness. The muscles affected by Polymyositis are the skeletal muscles (those involved with making movements) on both sides of the body. The disease is more common among women and among black individuals. The exact cause of Polymyositis is unknown. The disease shares many characteristics with autoimmune disorders, which occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy body tissues. In some cases, the disease may be associated with viral infections, connective tissue disorders, or an increased risk for malignancies (cancer). Diagnosis is based on a clinical examination that may include laboratory tests, imaging studies, electromyography, and a muscle biopsy.

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

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

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

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

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