The 20 Best Primary Lateral Sclerosis Doctors Near Me in Hokkaido, JP

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 54 doctor with experience in Primary Lateral Sclerosis near Hokkaido, JP. Of these, 44 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ichiro Yabe
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ichiro Yabe
    Sapporo, JP 

    Ichiro Yabe practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Yabe is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple System Atrophy, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Familial Dysautonomia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Keita Takahashi
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Keita Takahashi
    Msn, 
    JP 

    Keita Takahashi practices practicing medicine in Japan. Takahashi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cerebelloolivary Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Stroke.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ikuko T. Iwata
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ikuko T. Iwata
    Sapporo, JP 

    Ikuko Iwata practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Ms. Iwata is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia.

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    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Hidenao Sasaki
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Hidenao Sasaki
    Hakodate, JP 

    Hidenao Sasaki practices practicing medicine in Hakodate, Japan. Sasaki is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Multiple System Atrophy, Familial Dysautonomia, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Takeo Yoshikawa
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Takeo Yoshikawa
    JP 

    Takeo Yoshikawa practices practicing medicine in Japan. Mr. Yoshikawa is rated as an Advanced 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 Schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ikuko Iwata-Takahashi
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ikuko Iwata-Takahashi
    Sapporo, JP 

    Ikuko Iwata-Takahashi practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Ms. Iwata-Takahashi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Encephalitis, Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yoshihiko Saito
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yoshihiko Saito
    Sango, JP 

    Yoshihiko Saito practices practicing medicine in Sango, Japan. Mr. Saito is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ikuko Takahashi
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ikuko Takahashi
    JP 

    Ikuko Takahashi practices practicing medicine in Japan. Ms. Takahashi is rated as an Advanced 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 Multiple System Atrophy, Familial Dysautonomia, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Movement Disorders, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Shin Hisahara
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Shin Hisahara
    Sapporo, JP 

    Shin Hisahara practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Hisahara is rated as an Advanced 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 Alzheimer's Disease, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Masaaki Matsushima
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Masaaki Matsushima
    Sapporo, JP 

    Masaaki Matsushima practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Matsushima is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple System Atrophy, Familial Dysautonomia, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Hideto Yamada
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Hideto Yamada
    Sapporo, JP 

    Hideto Yamada practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Yamada is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Cytomegalovirus, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Protein S Deficiency, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Hiroaki Yaguchi
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Hiroaki Yaguchi
    Sapporo, JP 

    Hiroaki Yaguchi practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Yaguchi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Encephalitis, Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yutaka Tsutsumi
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yutaka Tsutsumi
    Hakodate, JP 

    Yutaka Tsutsumi practices practicing medicine in Hakodate, Japan. Mr. Tsutsumi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Secondary Systemic Amyloidosis, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Actinomycosis, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Masatoshi Maeki
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Masatoshi Maeki
    Sapporo, JP 

    Masatoshi Maeki practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Maeki is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, and Febrile Neutropenia.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Syuuichirou Suzuki
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Syuuichirou Suzuki
    Sapporo, JP 

    Syuuichirou Suzuki practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Suzuki is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Alzheimer's Disease, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yuka Ishikawa
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yuka Ishikawa
    Sapporo, JP 

    Yuka Ishikawa practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Ms. Ishikawa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Michiaki Yamakage
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Michiaki Yamakage
    Sapporo, JP 

    Michiaki Yamakage practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Yamakage is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Low Blood Pressure, Delirium, Awake Craniotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kiyoharu Inoue
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kiyoharu Inoue
    Sapporo, JP 

    Kiyoharu Inoue practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Inoue is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Their clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Sachiko Akimoto
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Sachiko Akimoto
    Sapporo, JP 

    Sachiko Akimoto practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Ms. Akimoto is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, and Thymic Epithelial Tumor.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Akiko Takeuchi
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Akiko Takeuchi
    Sapporo, JP 

    Akiko Takeuchi practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Ms. Takeuchi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, and Cardiac Tamponade.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Hokkaido, 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis doctor in Hokkaido, 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis doctor in Hokkaido, JP?

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    How does MediFind rank Primary Lateral Sclerosis doctors in Hokkaido, 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis doctors in Hokkaido, 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis doctor in Hokkaido, 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 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 Hokkaido, 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 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 Hokkaido, JP?

    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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