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

Find the Top Primary Lateral Sclerosis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 40 doctor with experience in Primary Lateral Sclerosis near Ishikawa, JP. Of these, 37 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Elite in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Shimotsuke, JP 

    Mitsuya Morita practices in Shimotsuke, Japan. Morita is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Their top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, and Orchiectomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Shimotsuke, JP 

    Shin-ichi Muramatsu practices in Shimotsuke, Japan. Mr. Muramatsu is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Secondary Parkinsonism.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Nasushiobara, JP 

    Syuichi Tetsuka practices in Nasushiobara, Japan. Tetsuka is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Their top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, MELAS Syndrome, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

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    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Shimotsuke, JP 

    Tameto Naoi practices in Shimotsuke, Japan. Naoi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Their top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Typhus, Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Tochigi, JP 

    Norito Kokubun practices in Tochigi, Japan. Kokubun is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Their top areas of expertise are Andersen-Tawil Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Mibu, JP 

    Koichi Hirata practices in Mibu, Japan. Mr. Hirata is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Migraine, Headache, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Tochigi, JP 

    Reiji Koide practices in Tochigi, Japan. Koide is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Their top areas of expertise are Cerebelloolivary Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Multiple System Atrophy, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Otawara, JP 

    Shuei Sugama practices in Otawara, Japan. Sugama is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Their top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Mooka, JP 

    Hirotaka Yokoyama practices in Mooka, Japan. Yokoyama is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Their top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Gangrene, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Orchiectomy, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Shimotsuke, JP 

    Toru Sugihara practices in Shimotsuke, Japan. Mr. Sugihara is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Acute Cystitis, Gangrene, Prostatectomy, and Lithotripsy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Shimotsuke, JP 

    Tetsuya Fujimura practices in Shimotsuke, Japan. Mr. Fujimura is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Acute Adrenal Crisis, Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Shimotsuke, JP 

    Kazuhiro Muramatsu practices in Shimotsuke, Japan. Mr. Muramatsu is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Beta-Propeller Protein-Associated Neurodegeneration, Hallervorden-Spatz Disease, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Nasushiobara, JP 

    Takahiro Shiba practices in Nasushiobara, Japan. Mr. Shiba is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Malnutrition, and Anaphylaxis.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Shimotsuke, JP 

    Takahiro Kuchimaru practices in Shimotsuke, Japan. Mr. Kuchimaru is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Bone Tumor.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Mibu, JP 

    Hideaki Shiraishi practices in Mibu, Japan. Shiraishi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Their top areas of expertise are Angelman Syndrome, Epilepsy, Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Tochigi, JP 

    Takafumi Mashiko practices in Tochigi, Japan. Mashiko is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Their top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Stroke, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Tochigi, JP 

    Shigeki Matsubara practices in Tochigi, Japan. Mr. Matsubara is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Placenta Previa, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Hysterectomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Oyama, JP 

    Tomoaki Kameda practices in Oyama, Japan. Mr. Kameda is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Atrial Fibrillation, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Tochigi, JP 

    Yohei Sawaya practices in Tochigi, Japan. Mr. Sawaya is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Malnutrition, and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Sakura, JP 

    Hiroyoshi Suzuki practices in Sakura, Japan. Suzuki is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Their top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Hyperaldosteronism, Lithotripsy, and Prostatectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Ishikawa, 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 Ishikawa, 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 does MediFind rank Primary Lateral Sclerosis doctors in Ishikawa, 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 Ishikawa, 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 Ishikawa, 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 Ishikawa, 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 Ishikawa, 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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