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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 48 doctor with experience in Primary Lateral Sclerosis near Ibaraki, JP. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Akira Tamaoka
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Akira Tamaoka
    Tsukuba, JP 

    Akira Tamaoka practices practicing medicine in Tsukuba, Japan. Tamaoka is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Dementia, and Polycystic Lipomembranous Osteodysplasia with Sclerosing Leukoencephalopathy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Takashi Hosaka
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Takashi Hosaka
    Chikusei, JP 

    Takashi Hosaka practices practicing medicine in Chikusei, Japan. Mr. Hosaka is rated as an Advanced 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, Partial Seizure, and Encephalitis.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kazuhiro Ishii
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kazuhiro Ishii
    Tsukuba, JP 

    Kazuhiro Ishii practices practicing medicine in Tsukuba, Japan. Mr. Ishii is rated as an Advanced 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 Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Fragile X Syndrome.

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    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yasuharu Ishihara
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yasuharu Ishihara
    Tsukuba, JP 

    Yasuharu Ishihara practices practicing medicine in Tsukuba, Japan. Ishihara is rated as an Advanced 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Muscle Atrophy, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kiyotaka Nakamagoe
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kiyotaka Nakamagoe
    Tsukuba, JP 

    Kiyotaka Nakamagoe practices practicing medicine in Tsukuba, Japan. Nakamagoe 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 Polycystic Lipomembranous Osteodysplasia with Sclerosing Leukoencephalopathy, Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Tadachika Koganezawa
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Tadachika Koganezawa
    Tsukuba, JP 

    Tadachika Koganezawa practices practicing medicine in Tsukuba, Japan. Koganezawa 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Cerebral Hypoxia, Brown Syndrome, and Vagotomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kazuhiko Nakatani
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kazuhiko Nakatani
    JP 

    Kazuhiko Nakatani practices practicing medicine in Japan. Nakatani is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4, and Paramyotonia Congenita.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Zenshi Miyake
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Zenshi Miyake
    Tsukuba, JP 

    Zenshi Miyake practices practicing medicine in Tsukuba, Japan. Miyake 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Ptosis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Tetsuaki Arai
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Tetsuaki Arai
    Tsukuba, JP 

    Tetsuaki Arai practices practicing medicine in Tsukuba, Japan. Arai is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Frontotemporal Dementia.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Satoru I. Takahashi
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Satoru I. Takahashi
    Tsukuba, JP 

    Satoru Takahashi practices practicing medicine in Tsukuba, Japan. Mr. Takahashi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multicentric Carpotarsal Osteolysis Syndrome, Prostate Cancer, Rett Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Makoto Terada
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Makoto Terada
    Chikusei, JP 

    Makoto Terada practices practicing medicine in Chikusei, Japan. Mr. Terada is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD).

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Shinji Saiki
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Shinji Saiki
    Tsukuba, JP 

    Shinji Saiki practices practicing medicine in Tsukuba, Japan. Mr. Saiki is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Atsushi Toyoda
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Atsushi Toyoda
    JP 

    Atsushi Toyoda practices practicing medicine in Japan. Mr. Toyoda 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), Hammer Toe, and Boils.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Toru Yanagawa
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Toru Yanagawa
    Tsukuba, JP 

    Toru Yanagawa practices practicing medicine in Tsukuba, Japan. Mr. Yanagawa is rated as an Experienced 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 Tongue Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Glossectomy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kenichi Komatsu
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kenichi Komatsu
    Chikusei, JP 

    Kenichi Komatsu practices practicing medicine in Chikusei, Japan. Mr. Komatsu is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Takato Takenouchi
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Takato Takenouchi
    Tsukuba, JP 

    Takato Takenouchi practices practicing medicine in Tsukuba, Japan. Takenouchi 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), Dementia, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kentaro Katahira
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kentaro Katahira
    Tsukuba, JP 

    Kentaro Katahira practices practicing medicine in Tsukuba, Japan. Mr. Katahira 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), and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Masahiko Gosho
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Masahiko Gosho
    Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Tsukuba, JP 

    Masahiko Gosho practices practicing medicine in Tsukuba, Japan. Gosho is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Cardiac Ablation, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Mahito Nakanishi
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Mahito Nakanishi
    Tsukuba, JP 

    Mahito Nakanishi practices practicing medicine in Tsukuba, Japan. Nakanishi is rated as an Experienced 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 Cleidocranial Dysplasia, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome), Werner Syndrome, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Naoki Tozaka
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Naoki Tozaka
    Tsukuba, JP 

    Naoki Tozaka practices practicing medicine in Tsukuba, Japan. Mr. Tozaka is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Encephalitis, and Brown Syndrome.

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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 Ibaraki, 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 Ibaraki, 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 Ibaraki, JP?

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    How does MediFind rank Primary Lateral Sclerosis doctors in Ibaraki, 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 Ibaraki, 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 Ibaraki, 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 Ibaraki, 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 Ibaraki, 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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