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

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Primary Lateral Sclerosis near Nara, JP. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Hiroyuki Nodera
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Hiroyuki Nodera
    Referral may be required
    Mishimacho, JP 

    Hiroyuki Nodera practices practicing medicine in Mishimacho, Japan. Mr. Nodera is rated as a Distinguished 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 Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yukio Fujita
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yukio Fujita
    Referral may be required
    Kashihara-shi, JP 

    Yukio Fujita practices practicing medicine in Kashihara-shi, Japan. Mr. Fujita 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, Siderosis, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Tomoo Mano
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Tomoo Mano
    Referral may be required
    Nara-shi, JP 

    Tomoo Mano practices practicing medicine in Nara-shi, Japan. Mano 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 Hemiplegia, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

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    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Hitoki Nanaura
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Hitoki Nanaura
    Referral may be required
    Nara-shi, JP 

    Hitoki Nanaura practices practicing medicine in Nara-shi, Japan. Nanaura 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 Danon Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kazuma Sugie
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Kazuma Sugie
    Referral may be required
    Nara-shi, JP 

    Kazuma Sugie practices practicing medicine in Nara-shi, Japan. Mr. Sugie is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Danon Disease, Myositis, Inclusion Body Myositis, Cytoplasmic Body Myopathy, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yoshihiko Saito
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yoshihiko Saito
    Referral may be required
    Nara-shi, JP 

    Yoshihiko Saito practices practicing medicine in Nara-shi, Japan. Mr. Saito is rated as an Advanced 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 Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Nobuyuki Eura
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Nobuyuki Eura
    Referral may be required
    Nara-shi, JP 

    Nobuyuki Eura practices practicing medicine in Nara-shi, Japan. Mr. Eura 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 Danon Disease, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Hiroshi Kataoka
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Hiroshi Kataoka
    Referral may be required
    Kashihara-shi, JP 

    Hiroshi Kataoka practices practicing medicine in Kashihara-shi, Japan. Mr. Kataoka 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Encephalitis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yukako Nishimori
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yukako Nishimori
    Referral may be required
    Nara-shi, JP 

    Yukako Nishimori practices practicing medicine in Nara-shi, Japan. Nishimori 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 Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Danon Disease, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Myositis.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Naoyuki Shiraishi
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Naoyuki Shiraishi
    Referral may be required
    Nara-shi, JP 

    Naoyuki Shiraishi practices practicing medicine in Nara-shi, Japan. Shiraishi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Their clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Akira Taniguchi
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Akira Taniguchi
    Referral may be required
    Nara-shi, JP 

    Akira Taniguchi practices practicing medicine in Nara-shi, Japan. Taniguchi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Werner Syndrome, Kienbock's Disease, Osteonecrosis, Osteotomy, and Synovectomy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Naohiko Iguchi
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Naohiko Iguchi
    Referral may be required
    Nara-shi, JP 

    Naohiko Iguchi practices practicing medicine in Nara-shi, Japan. Iguchi 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), Cytoplasmic Body Myopathy, and Inclusion Body Myositis.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Daisuke Watanabe
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Daisuke Watanabe
    Referral may be required
    Ikoma, JP 

    Daisuke Watanabe practices practicing medicine in Ikoma, Japan. Mr. Watanabe 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), Anorexia, and Malnutrition.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Nobuhiro Sawa
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Nobuhiro Sawa
    Referral may be required
    Kashihara-shi, JP 

    Nobuhiro Sawa practices practicing medicine in Kashihara-shi, Japan. Sawa 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), Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ayaka Ikemoto
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Ayaka Ikemoto
    Referral may be required
    Kashihara-shi, JP 

    Ayaka Ikemoto practices practicing medicine in Kashihara-shi, Japan. Ms. Ikemoto 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), Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Masaki Yoneda
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Masaki Yoneda
    Referral may be required
    Nara-shi, JP 

    Masaki Yoneda practices practicing medicine in Nara-shi, Japan. Mr. Yoneda 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 Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Maki Ozaki
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Maki Ozaki
    Referral may be required
    Nara-shi, JP 

    Maki Ozaki practices practicing medicine in Nara-shi, Japan. Ozaki 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), Antisynthetase Syndrome, and Blau Syndrome.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Akira Kido
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Akira Kido
    Referral may be required
    Nara-shi, JP 

    Akira Kido practices practicing medicine in Nara-shi, Japan. Kido 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 Bone Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Osteosarcoma, Bone Graft, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Hiroya Ohara
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Hiroya Ohara
    Referral may be required
    Minami, JP 

    Hiroya Ohara practices practicing medicine in Minami, Japan. Ohara 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 Seizures, Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy, and Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yasuyo Kobayashi
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis

    Yasuyo Kobayashi
    Referral may be required
    Kashihara-shi, JP 

    Yasuyo Kobayashi practices practicing medicine in Kashihara-shi, Japan. Kobayashi 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), Delirium, and Hemiplegia.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 Nara, 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 Nara, 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 Nara, JP?

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