The 20 Best Primary Lateral Sclerosis Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Primary Lateral Sclerosis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 2268 doctor with experience in Primary Lateral Sclerosis near Japan. Of these, 1701 are Experienced, 459 are Advanced, 83 are Distinguished and 25 are Elite.

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    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Okazaki, JP 

    Gen Sobue practices practicing medicine in Okazaki, Japan. Sobue is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Nagoya, JP 

    Masahisa Katsuno practices practicing medicine in Nagoya, Japan. Katsuno is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Thalamotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Kayoko Saito practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Saito is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.

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    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Niigata, JP 

    Osamu Onodera practices practicing medicine in Niigata, Japan. Mr. Onodera is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), CACH Syndrome, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Tokushima, JP 

    Yuishin Izumi practices practicing medicine in Tokushima, Japan. Izumi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Thrombectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Referral may be required
    Chiba, JP 

    Satoshi Kuwabara practices practicing medicine in Chiba, Japan. Mr. Kuwabara is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses POEMS Syndrome, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thymectomy.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    JP 

    Masashi Aoki practices practicing medicine in Japan. Mr. Aoki is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Optic Neuritis, Osteotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Tokushima, JP 

    Ryuji Kaji practices practicing medicine in Tokushima, Japan. Mr. Kaji is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thymectomy.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Referral may be required
    Okazaki, JP 

    Naoki Atsuta practices practicing medicine in Okazaki, Japan. Mr. Atsuta is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Primary Familial Brain Calcification, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Okazaki, JP 

    Ryoichi Nakamura practices practicing medicine in Okazaki, Japan. Nakamura is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Referral may be required
    Kawasaki, JP 

    Hideyuki Okano practices practicing medicine in Kawasaki, Japan. Okano is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Pendred Syndrome, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Corneal Transplant.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Referral may be required
    Nagakute, JP 

    Genki Tohnai practices practicing medicine in Nagakute, Japan. Mr. Tohnai is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Toshio Shimizu practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Shimizu is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Shoji Tsuji practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Tsuji is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 68 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Paraplegia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Nagoya, JP 

    Madoka Iida practices practicing medicine in Nagoya, Japan. Ms. Iida is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Muscle Atrophy.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Nagoya, JP 

    Koji Yamanaka practices practicing medicine in Nagoya, Japan. Mr. Yamanaka is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, and Orchiectomy.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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    Tokushima, JP 

    Shinichiro Yamada practices practicing medicine in Tokushima, Japan. Yamada is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Hepatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Osamu Kano practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Kano is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Thrombectomy.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Referral may be required
    Niigata, JP 

    Akiyoshi Kakita practices practicing medicine in Niigata, Japan. Kakita is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Multiple System Atrophy.

    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Referral may be required
    JP 

    Makoto Urushitani practices practicing medicine in Japan. Mr. Urushitani is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, and Familial Dysautonomia.

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    What is the definition of Primary Lateral Sclerosis?

    Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) is a rare neuromuscular disease that affects the nerve cells that control the voluntary muscles. Problems in the legs (such as weakness, stiffness, spasticity, and balance problems) are often observed first, but hand clumsiness and changes in speech can be early symptoms, as well. The underlying cause of adult PLS is currently unknown. In most cases, it occurs sporadically in people with no family history of the condition. A subtype of PLS, called juvenile PLS, is caused by changes in the ALS2 gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.

    When should I see a Primary Lateral Sclerosis 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis doctor in Japan?

    You can find a Primary Lateral Sclerosis doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Primary Lateral Sclerosis 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Primary Lateral Sclerosis 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis doctors in Japan?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Primary Lateral Sclerosis 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Primary Lateral Sclerosis 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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