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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Primary Lateral Sclerosis near Fukushima, JP. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kazuya Takahashi
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kazuya Takahashi
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Kazuya Takahashi practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Mr. Takahashi 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Transverse Myelitis.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Chiho Ishida
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Chiho Ishida
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Chiho Ishida practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Ishida is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kiyonobu Komai
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kiyonobu Komai
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Kiyonobu Komai practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Komai 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, Pneumonia, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.

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    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yuichi Nishikawa
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yuichi Nishikawa
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Yuichi Nishikawa practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Nishikawa 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Masahito Yamada
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Masahito Yamada
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Masahito Yamada practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Yamada is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Dementia, and Kuru.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Tadanori Hamano
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Tadanori Hamano
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Tadanori Hamano practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Hamano is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Folate Deficiency, Dementia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Taro Yamashita
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Taro Yamashita
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Taro Yamashita practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Mr. Yamashita is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Primary Amyloidosis, Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yasuhiko Yamamoto
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yasuhiko Yamamoto
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Yasuhiko Yamamoto practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Yamamoto 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 Hepatic Venoocclusive Disease with Immunodeficiency, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Cerebral Hypoxia, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Masahiro Sokabe
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Masahiro Sokabe
    Hakusan, JP 

    Masahiro Sokabe practices practicing medicine in Hakusan, Japan. Mr. Sokabe 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), Muscle Atrophy, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ryo P. Honda
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ryo P. Honda
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Ryo Honda practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Mr. Honda 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 Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Mikihiro Shibata
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Mikihiro Shibata
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Mikihiro Shibata practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Shibata 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 Cerebral Hypoxia.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Hiroaki Yoshikawa
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Hiroaki Yoshikawa
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Hiroaki Yoshikawa practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Mr. Yoshikawa 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 Myasthenia Gravis, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yutaka Furukawa
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yutaka Furukawa
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Yutaka Furukawa practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Mr. Furukawa 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 Myasthenia Gravis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Thymic Epithelial Tumor, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Megumi Nakanishi
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Megumi Nakanishi
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Megumi Nakanishi practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Ms. Nakanishi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hiccups, Myelitis, Transverse Myelitis, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Satoru Kondo
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Satoru Kondo
    Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Satoru Kondo practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Mr. Kondo 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 Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Mononucleosis, IgG4-Related Disease, and Tonsillitis.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kazuhira Endo
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kazuhira Endo
    Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Kazuhira Endo practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Endo 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 Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Mononucleosis, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), and Tonsillitis.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Naohiro Wakisaka
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Naohiro Wakisaka
    Division Of Otorhinolaryngology And Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Naohiro Wakisaka practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Wakisaka 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 Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Mononucleosis, Tonsillitis, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Tomokazu Yoshizaki
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Tomokazu Yoshizaki
    Department Of Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Tomokazu Yoshizaki practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Yoshizaki is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Mononucleosis, Tonsillitis, Mastoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yosuke Nakanishi
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yosuke Nakanishi
    Division Of Otorhinolaryngology And Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Yosuke Nakanishi practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Mr. Nakanishi 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 Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Mononucleosis, Tonsillitis, and Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Atsuhiro Kawashima
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Atsuhiro Kawashima
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Atsuhiro Kawashima practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Kawashima 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 IgG4-Related Disease, Sialadenitis, Splenic Infarction, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Liver Embolization.

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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 Fukushima, 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 Fukushima, 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 Fukushima, JP?

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