The 20 Best Primary Lateral Sclerosis Doctors Near Me in Okayama, 33

Find the Top Primary Lateral Sclerosis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Primary Lateral Sclerosis near Okayama, 33. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Distinguished in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Okayama, JP 
     (4.1 km away)

    Hiroyuki Ishiura practices in Okayama, Japan. Mr. Ishiura is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Paraplegia, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Okayama, JP 
     (4.1 km away)

    Mami Takemoto practices in Okayama, Japan. Ms. Takemoto is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Dementia, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Okayama, JP 
     (4.1 km away)

    Emi Nomura practices in Okayama, Japan. Ms. Nomura is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Cerebral Hypoxia, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, and Thrombectomy.

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    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Okayama, JP 
     (4.1 km away)

    Osamu Yokota practices in Okayama, Japan. Mr. Yokota is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Corticobasal Degeneration, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Dementia, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Okayama, JP 
     (4.1 km away)

    Imaharu Nakano practices in Okayama, Japan. Nakano 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, Noonan Syndrome, and Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Okayama, JP 
     (4.1 km away)

    Yumiko Nakano practices in Okayama, Japan. Ms. Nakano is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Dihydropteridine Reductase Deficiency, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Okayama, JP 
     (4.1 km away)

    Koh Tadokoro practices in Okayama, Japan. Mr. Tadokoro 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, Dementia, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Okayama, JP 
     (4.1 km away)

    Ryuta Morihara practices in Okayama, Japan. Morihara 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, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Okayama, JP 
     (4.1 km away)

    Nozomi Hishikawa practices in Okayama, Japan. Ms. Hishikawa is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Stroke, Alzheimer's Disease, Thrombectomy, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Okayama, JP 
     (4.1 km away)

    Yoshio Omote practices in Okayama, Japan. Mr. Omote 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, Stroke, Dementia, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Okayama, JP 
     (4.1 km away)

    Xiaowen Shi practices in Okayama, Japan. Shi 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, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Okayama, JP 
     (4.1 km away)

    Keiichiro Tsunoda practices in Okayama, Japan. Tsunoda 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, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Nemaline Myopathy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Okayama, JP 
     (4.1 km away)

    Tian Feng practices in Okayama, Japan. Feng 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, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Okayama, JP 
     (4.1 km away)

    Yusuke Fukui practices in Okayama, Japan. Mr. Fukui is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Alzheimer's Disease, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Okayama, JP 
     (4.1 km away)

    Yuko Kawahara practices in Okayama, Japan. Ms. Kawahara is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Advanced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Okayama, JP 
     (4.1 km away)

    Tomoko Kurata practices in Okayama, Japan. Ms. Kurata is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Stroke, and Metabolic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Okayama, JP 
     (4.1 km away)

    Taijun Yunoki practices in Okayama, Japan. Yunoki is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Their top areas of expertise are Dihydropteridine Reductase Deficiency, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Paraplegia.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Okayama, JP 
     (4.1 km away)

    Chikako Ikeda practices in Okayama, Japan. Ikeda is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Their top areas of expertise are Cerebelloolivary Atrophy, Corticobasal Degeneration, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Okayama, JP 
     (4.1 km away)

    Chika Matsuoka practices in Okayama, Japan. Ms. Matsuoka is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Experienced in Primary Lateral Sclerosis
    Okayama, JP 
     (4.1 km away)

    Yosuke Fujii practices in Okayama, Japan. Mr. Fujii is rated as an Experienced 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, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Osteotomy, and Leg or Foot Amputation.

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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 Okayama, 33?

    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 Okayama, 33?

    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 near Okayama, 33?

    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 Okayama, 33?

    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 Okayama, 33?

    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 Okayama, 33?

    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 Okayama, 33?

    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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