The 20 Best Polymyositis Doctors Near Me in Kumamoto, JP

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Polymyositis near Kumamoto, JP. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Hironobu Ihn
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Hironobu Ihn
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    Kumamoto, JP 

    Hironobu Ihn practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Ihn is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. They are also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Extramammary Paget Disease, and Scleroderma.

    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Ikko Kajihara
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Ikko Kajihara
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    Honjo, JP 

    Ikko Kajihara practices practicing medicine in Honjo, Japan. Kajihara is rated as an Advanced 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 Angiosarcoma, Extramammary Paget Disease, Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Satoshi Fukushima
    Advanced in Polymyositis

    Satoshi Fukushima
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    Honjo, JP 

    Satoshi Fukushima practices practicing medicine in Honjo, Japan. Mr. Fukushima is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Extramammary Paget Disease, Melanoma, Angiosarcoma, Trabeculectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

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    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Hiroko Okabayashi
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Hiroko Okabayashi
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    Kumamoto, JP 

    Hiroko Okabayashi practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Ms. Okabayashi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Hidenori Ichiyasu
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Hidenori Ichiyasu
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    Kumamoto, JP 

    Hidenori Ichiyasu practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Ichiyasu is rated as an Experienced 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 Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Wakana Nakayama
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Wakana Nakayama
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    Kumamoto, JP 

    Wakana Nakayama practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Ms. Nakayama is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Dermatomyositis, and Polymyositis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Kuniko Inoue
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Kuniko Inoue
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    Honjo, JP 

    Kuniko Inoue practices practicing medicine in Honjo, Japan. Ms. Inoue is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Dermatomyositis, and Polymyositis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Nozomu Tawara
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Nozomu Tawara
    Referral may be required
    Koshi, JP 

    Nozomu Tawara practices practicing medicine in Koshi, Japan. Tawara is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Inclusion Body Myositis, Myositis, Distal Myopathy 2, and Cytoplasmic Body Myopathy.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Yukio Ando
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Yukio Ando
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Yukio Ando practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Mr. Ando is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Amyloidosis, Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Liver Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Takamitsu Makino
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Takamitsu Makino
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    Kumamoto, JP 

    Takamitsu Makino practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Makino is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Localized Scleroderma, and Extramammary Paget Disease.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Shinichi Masuguchi
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Shinichi Masuguchi
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Shinichi Masuguchi practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Mr. Masuguchi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Extramammary Paget Disease, Angiosarcoma, Scleroderma, and Melanoma.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Keita Kai
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Keita Kai
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Keita Kai practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Kai is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome, Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Noritoshi Honda
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Noritoshi Honda
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Noritoshi Honda practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Honda is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Extramammary Paget Disease, Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Localized Scleroderma.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Hirotsugu Kohrogi
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Hirotsugu Kohrogi
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    Chuo, JP 

    Hirotsugu Kohrogi practices practicing medicine in Chuo, Japan. Kohrogi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Lung Cancer, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Yuichi Oike
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Yuichi Oike
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Yuichi Oike practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Oike is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Atherosclerosis, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Nahoko Sato
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Nahoko Sato
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Nahoko Sato practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Sato is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Their clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Dermatomyositis.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Shuichi Shimada
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Shuichi Shimada
    Referral may be required
    Honjo, JP 

    Shuichi Shimada practices practicing medicine in Honjo, Japan. Mr. Shimada is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cavernous Lymphangioma, Lymphangiomatosis, Hemangioma, and Tufted Angioma.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Keisuke Kojima
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Keisuke Kojima
    Referral may be required
    Chuo, JP 

    Keisuke Kojima practices practicing medicine in Chuo, Japan. Mr. Kojima is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Aiko Masunaga
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Aiko Masunaga
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Aiko Masunaga practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Ms. Masunaga is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Exogenous Lipoid Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Chieko A. Yoshida
    Experienced in Polymyositis

    Chieko A. Yoshida
    Referral may be required
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Chieko Yoshida practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Ms. Yoshida is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Asthma, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia, and Thymectomy.

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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 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 Polymyositis 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 Polymyositis doctor in Kumamoto, JP?

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    How does MediFind rank Polymyositis 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 Polymyositis 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 Polymyositis 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 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 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 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 Kumamoto, JP?

    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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