The 20 Best Primary Lateral Sclerosis Doctors Near Me in Kanagawa, 14

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 78 doctor with experience in Primary Lateral Sclerosis near Kanagawa, 14. Of these, 55 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Satoru Morimoto
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Satoru Morimoto
    Kanagawa, JP 
     (7.5 km away)

    Satoru Morimoto practices practicing medicine in Kanagawa, Japan. Mr. Morimoto is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Dementia, and Corticobasal Degeneration.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Fumiko Ozawa
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Fumiko Ozawa
    Kanagawa, JP 
     (7.5 km away)

    Fumiko Ozawa practices practicing medicine in Kanagawa, Japan. Ms. Ozawa 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) and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Chris Kato
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Chris Kato
    Kanagawa, JP 
     (7.5 km away)

    Chris Kato practices practicing medicine in Kanagawa, Japan. Mr. Kato 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) and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

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    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Shiho Nakamura
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Shiho Nakamura
    Kanagawa, JP 
     (7.5 km away)

    Shiho Nakamura practices practicing medicine in Kanagawa, Japan. Ms. Nakamura 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) and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kazusa Takahashi
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kazusa Takahashi
    Kanagawa, JP 
     (7.5 km away)

    Kazusa Takahashi practices practicing medicine in Kanagawa, Japan. Takahashi 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, Cervical Spondylosis, and Rhabdomyolysis.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Masahiko Watanabe
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Masahiko Watanabe
    Kanagawa, JP 
     (7.5 km away)

    Masahiko Watanabe practices practicing medicine in Kanagawa, Japan. Watanabe is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Invertebral Disc Disease, Endoscopy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Hiroshi Kimura
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Hiroshi Kimura
    Kanagawa, JP 
     (7.5 km away)

    Hiroshi Kimura practices practicing medicine in Kanagawa, Japan. Mr. Kimura is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mononucleosis, Cerebral Hypoxia, Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Glossectomy.

    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Fumiaki Tanaka
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Fumiaki Tanaka
    Yokohama, JP 
     (10.8 km away)

    Fumiaki Tanaka practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Tanaka is rated as a Distinguished 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 Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Masaaki Hirayama
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Masaaki Hirayama
    Kanagawa, JP 
     (7.5 km away)

    Masaaki Hirayama practices practicing medicine in Kanagawa, Japan. Mr. Hirayama is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Familial Dysautonomia.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yusuke Moriya
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yusuke Moriya
    Kanagawa, JP 
     (7.5 km away)

    Yusuke Moriya practices practicing medicine in Kanagawa, Japan. Mr. Moriya 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), Cerebral Hypoxia, and Cholecystitis.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Taira Nakayama
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Taira Nakayama
    Kanagawa, JP 
     (7.5 km away)

    Taira Nakayama practices practicing medicine in Kanagawa, Japan. Ms. Nakayama 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), Moyamoya Disease, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Atsushi Mizuma
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Atsushi Mizuma
    Kanagawa, JP 
     (7.5 km away)

    Atsushi Mizuma practices practicing medicine in Kanagawa, Japan. Mr. Mizuma is rated as an Experienced 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 Stroke, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ayumu Kawakubo
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ayumu Kawakubo
    Kanagawa, JP 
     (7.5 km away)

    Ayumu Kawakubo practices practicing medicine in Kanagawa, Japan. Mr. Kawakubo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Scoliosis, and Spinal Fusion.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yasuhiro R. Tanaka
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yasuhiro R. Tanaka
    Machida, JP 
     (10.8 km away)

    Yasuhiro Tanaka practices practicing medicine in Machida, Japan. Mr. Tanaka is rated as an Advanced 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 Dysarthria, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Glossectomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yoshiaki Furukawa
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yoshiaki Furukawa
    Yokohama, JP 
     (10.8 km away)

    Yoshiaki Furukawa practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Mr. Furukawa is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses GTP Cyclohydrolase 1 Deficiency, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Mikiko Tada
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Mikiko Tada
    Yokohama, JP 
     (10.8 km away)

    Mikiko Tada practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Ms. Tada is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yuji K. Takahashi
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yuji K. Takahashi
    Yokohama, JP 
     (10.8 km away)

    Yuji Takahashi practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Mr. Takahashi is rated as an Advanced 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 Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Gastrostomy, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Hiroshi Doi
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Hiroshi Doi
    Yokohama, JP 
     (10.8 km away)

    Hiroshi Doi practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Mr. Doi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Proctitis, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Tomoko Saito
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Tomoko Saito
    Yokohama, JP 
     (10.8 km away)

    Tomoko Saito practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Ms. Saito is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leukemoid Reaction, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Congenital Lobar Emphysema.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Misako Kunii
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Misako Kunii
    Yokohama, JP 
     (10.8 km away)

    Misako Kunii practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Ms. Kunii is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Stroke, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Nerve Decompression.

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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 near Kanagawa, 14?

    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 near Kanagawa, 14?

    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 near Kanagawa, 14?

    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 near Kanagawa, 14?

    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 near Kanagawa, 14?

    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 near Kanagawa, 14?

    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 near Kanagawa, 14?

    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 near Kanagawa, 14?

    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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