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

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 195 doctor with experience in Primary Lateral Sclerosis near Osaka, JP. Of these, 155 are Experienced, 34 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Toshio Saito
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Toshio Saito
    Toyonaka, JP 

    Toshio Saito practices in Toyonaka, Japan. Mr. Saito is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yoshitaka Nagai
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yoshitaka Nagai
    Sayama, JP 

    Yoshitaka Nagai practices in Sayama, Japan. Mr. Nagai is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Seiichi Nagano
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Seiichi Nagano
    Suita, JP 

    Seiichi Nagano practices in Suita, Japan. Mr. Nagano is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

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    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Susumu Kusunoki
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Susumu Kusunoki
    Osaka, JP 

    Susumu Kusunoki practices in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Kusunoki is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8, and Multifocal Motor Neuropathy.

    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Makito Hirano
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Makito Hirano
    Osaka, JP 

    Makito Hirano practices in Osaka, Japan. Hirano is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Their top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Vertebroplasty.

    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kensuke Ikenaka
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kensuke Ikenaka
    Suita, JP 

    Kensuke Ikenaka practices in Suita, Japan. Mr. Ikenaka is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kazumasa Saigoh
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kazumasa Saigoh
    Osaka, JP 

    Kazumasa Saigoh practices in Osaka, Japan. Saigoh is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Their top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kohji Mori
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kohji Mori
    Suita, JP 

    Kohji Mori practices in Suita, Japan. Mori is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Their top areas of expertise are Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Satoru Tada
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Satoru Tada
    Suita, JP 

    Satoru Tada practices in Suita, Japan. Mr. Tada is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Phosphoglycerate Kinase Deficiency, Transverse Myelitis, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Morio Ueyama
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Morio Ueyama
    Osaka, JP 

    Morio Ueyama practices in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Ueyama is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Naoki Kato
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Naoki Kato
    Osaka, JP 

    Naoki Kato practices in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Kato is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Cerebellar Degeneration, Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kazuo Kitagawa
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kazuo Kitagawa
    Suita, JP 

    Kazuo Kitagawa practices in Suita, Japan. Mr. Kitagawa is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy, Brachial Plexopathy, Thrombectomy, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Satoshi Yamashita
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Satoshi Yamashita
    Umeda, JP 

    Satoshi Yamashita practices in Umeda, Japan. Mr. Yamashita is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Inclusion Body Myositis, Myositis, Distal Myopathy 2, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Koki Fujimori
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Koki Fujimori
    Osaka, JP 

    Koki Fujimori practices in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Fujimori is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Mononucleosis.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Chiharu Isono
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Chiharu Isono
    Sayama, JP 

    Chiharu Isono practices in Sayama, Japan. Isono is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Their top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6, and Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Fukashi Udaka
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Fukashi Udaka
    Osaka, JP 

    Fukashi Udaka practices in Osaka, Japan. Udaka is rated as an Advanced 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), Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Masayuki Shintaku
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Masayuki Shintaku
    Hirakata, JP 

    Masayuki Shintaku practices in Hirakata, Japan. Mr. Shintaku is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Ependymoma, Cerebelloolivary Atrophy, Teratoma of the Mediastinum, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Makoto Samukawa
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Makoto Samukawa
    Osaka, JP 

    Makoto Samukawa practices in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Samukawa is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Takehiro Uda
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Takehiro Uda
    Osaka, JP 

    Takehiro Uda practices in Osaka, Japan. Uda is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Their top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, West Syndrome, Xeroderma Pigmentosum, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Soju Seki
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Soju Seki
    Suita, JP 

    Soju Seki practices in Suita, Japan. Seki is rated as an Advanced 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, Ganglion Cyst, and Osteotomy.

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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 Osaka, 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 Osaka, 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 Osaka, JP?

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