The 20 Best Psoriasis Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Psoriasis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 755 doctor with experience in Psoriasis near Japan. Of these, 635 are Experienced, 94 are Advanced, 20 are Distinguished and 6 are Elite.

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    Elite in Psoriasis

    Akimichi Morita
    Elite in Psoriasis

    Akimichi Morita
    Nagoya, JP 

    Akimichi Morita practices in Nagoya, Japan. Morita is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Their top areas of expertise are Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP), Pustular Psoriasis, Pustules, Psoriasis, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Elite in Psoriasis

    Yayoi Tada
    Elite in Psoriasis

    Yayoi Tada
    Tokyo, JP 

    Yayoi Tada practices in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Tada is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP), Pustular Psoriasis, Psoriasis, and Plaque Psoriasis.

    Elite in Psoriasis

    Shinichi Imafuku
    Elite in Psoriasis

    Shinichi Imafuku
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Shinichi Imafuku practices in Fukuoka, Japan. Mr. Imafuku is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP), and Pustular Psoriasis.

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    Elite in Psoriasis

    Yukari Okubo
    Elite in Psoriasis

    Yukari Okubo
    Tokyo, JP 

    Yukari Okubo practices in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Okubo is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP), Pustules, Pustular Psoriasis, and Psoriasis.

    Elite in Psoriasis

    Mamitaro Ohtsuki
    Elite in Psoriasis

    Mamitaro Ohtsuki
    Shimotsuke, JP 

    Mamitaro Ohtsuki practices in Shimotsuke, Japan. Ohtsuki is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Their top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, Pustular Psoriasis, and Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis.

    Elite in Psoriasis

    Akihiko Asahina
    Elite in Psoriasis

    Akihiko Asahina
    Tokyo, JP 

    Akihiko Asahina practices in Tokyo, Japan. Asahina is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Their top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Necrosis, and Plaque Psoriasis.

    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Mitsumasa Kishimoto
    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Mitsumasa Kishimoto
    Tokyo, JP 

    Mitsumasa Kishimoto practices in Tokyo, Japan. Kishimoto is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Their top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Hidemi Nakagawa
    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Hidemi Nakagawa
    Tokyo, JP 

    Hidemi Nakagawa practices in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Nakagawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, Pustular Psoriasis, and Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP).

    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Toshiyuki O. Yamamoto
    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Toshiyuki O. Yamamoto
    Fukushima, JP 

    Toshiyuki Yamamoto practices in Fukushima, Japan. Mr. Yamamoto is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Punctate Porokeratosis, Pustules, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Osteotomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Shigetoshi Sano
    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Shigetoshi Sano
    Kochi, JP 

    Shigetoshi Sano practices in Kochi, Japan. Mr. Sano is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP), Hypomelanotic Disorder, and Pustules.

    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Shinichi P. Sato
    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Shinichi P. Sato
    Sendai, JP 

    Shinichi Sato practices in Sendai, Japan. Sato is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Their top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Penectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Kenji Kabashima
    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Kenji Kabashima
    Kyoto, JP 

    Kenji Kabashima practices in Kyoto, Japan. Mr. Kabashima is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Cranio Osteoarthropathy, Atopic Dermatitis, Contact Dermatitis, Pachydermoperiostosis, and Thymectomy.

    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Masahiro Kamata
    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Masahiro Kamata
    Tokyo, JP 

    Masahiro Kamata practices in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Kamata is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP), Pustular Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, and Psoriasis.

    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Hidehisa Saeki
    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Hidehisa Saeki
    Tokyo, JP 

    Hidehisa Saeki practices in Tokyo, Japan. Saeki is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Their top areas of expertise are Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, Acrospiroma, and Penectomy.

    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Mayumi Komine
    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Mayumi Komine
    Shimotsuke, JP 

    Mayumi Komine practices in Shimotsuke, Japan. Ms. Komine is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP), Pustular Psoriasis, and Pustules.

    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Kazumitsu Sugiura
    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Kazumitsu Sugiura
    Okazaki, JP 

    Kazumitsu Sugiura practices in Okazaki, Japan. Sugiura is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Their top areas of expertise are Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP), Pustular Psoriasis, Nonbullous Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma, Lamellar Ichthyosis, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Yoshinori Umezawa
    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Yoshinori Umezawa
    Tokyo, JP 

    Yoshinori Umezawa practices in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Umezawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Plaque Psoriasis, and Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP).

    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Yukie Yamaguchi
    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Yukie Yamaguchi
    Yokohama, JP 

    Yukie Yamaguchi practices in Yokohama, Japan. Ms. Yamaguchi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. Her top areas of expertise are Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Scalded Skin Syndrome, and Psoriasis.

    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Masaru Honma
    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Masaru Honma
    Asahikawa, JP 

    Masaru Honma practices in Asahikawa, Japan. Mr. Honma is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP), Anhidrosis, and Peeling Skin Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Masashi Akiyama
    Distinguished in Psoriasis

    Masashi Akiyama
    Nagoya, JP 

    Masashi Akiyama practices in Nagoya, Japan. Mr. Akiyama is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Psoriasis. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP), Lamellar Ichthyosis, Nonbullous Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma, and Pustular Psoriasis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Psoriasis?

    Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting the skin that increases the growth rate of skin cells, causing inflamed, itchy, reddened patches with silvery scales, usually on the scalp, elbows, knees, trunk, and back. Psoriasis appears in cycles, with periods of remission followed by flare-ups that can last from weeks to months, and can also be associated with arthritis. There are several types of psoriasis, including plaque psoriasis, nail psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, inverse psoriasis, pustular psoriasis, erythrodermic psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis. Plaque psoriasis – Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of psoriasis, which causes raised, reddened dry skin patches with silvery scales on the scalp, elbows, knees, trunk, and back that may be itchy or sore. Nail psoriasis – Nail psoriasis appears as abnormal, discolored nails that have pitting (indentations). Severe cases of nail psoriasis may cause nails to detach from the nail bed (onycholysis) or nail disintegration. Guttate psoriasis – Guttate psoriasis mainly affects children and young adults and is caused by a bacterial infection, such as upper respiratory infections like strep throat, that triggers small, drop-shaped psoriatic patches on the arms, trunk, and legs. Inverse psoriasis – Inverse psoriasis is characterized by smooth, reddened skin patches in the skin folds of the breasts, groin, and buttocks caused by fungal infections that are worsened by sweating and friction. Pustular psoriasis – Pustular psoriasis is a rare form of psoriasis that is characterized by generalized patches filled with pus, which usually appear on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. Erythrodermic psoriasis – Erythrodermic psoriasis is the least common type of psoriasis and is characterized by red, peeling rash covering the whole body that itches or burns. This type of psoriasis can be caused by a severe sunburn or taking corticosteroids. Psoriatic arthritis – Psoriatic arthritis affects the joints, causing stiffness, swelling, and pain that can further cause progressive or permanent joint damage. Psoriatic arthritis affects 10-20% of individuals with psoriasis.

    When should I see a Psoriasis doctor in Japan?

    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 Psoriasis doctor in Japan?

    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 Psoriasis doctor in Japan?

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    How does MediFind rank Psoriasis doctors in Japan?

    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 Psoriasis doctors in Japan?

    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 Psoriasis doctor in Japan?

    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 Psoriasis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Psoriasis 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 Psoriasis doctor in Japan?

    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 Psoriasis 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 Psoriasis 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 Psoriasis doctors in Japan?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Psoriasis 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 Psoriasis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Psoriasis 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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