The 20 Best Relapsing Polychondritis Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Relapsing Polychondritis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 504 doctor with experience in Relapsing Polychondritis near Japan. Of these, 423 are Experienced, 63 are Advanced, 12 are Distinguished and 6 are Elite.

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    Elite in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Jun Shimizu
    Elite in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Jun Shimizu
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Jun Shimizu practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Shimizu is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Polychondritis, Myositis, Inclusion Body Myositis, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Thymectomy.

    Elite in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Noboru Suzuki
    Elite in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Noboru Suzuki
    Referral may be required

    St. Marianna University School Of Medicine

    Kawasaki, JP 

    Noboru Suzuki practices practicing medicine in Kawasaki, Japan. Mr. Suzuki is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Polychondritis, Behcet Disease, Hemiplegia, and Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.

    Elite in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Yoshinori Taniguchi
    Elite in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Yoshinori Taniguchi
    Referral may be required
    Kochi, JP 

    Yoshinori Taniguchi practices practicing medicine in Kochi, Japan. Mr. Taniguchi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Reactive Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, and Relapsing Polychondritis.

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    Elite in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Yoshio Terada
    Elite in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Yoshio Terada
    Referral may be required
    Kochi, JP 

    Yoshio Terada practices practicing medicine in Kochi, Japan. Mr. Terada is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Reactive Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Relapsing Polychondritis, and Synovectomy.

    Elite in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Hajime Yoshifuji
    Elite in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Hajime Yoshifuji
    Referral may be required
    Kyoto, JP 

    Hajime Yoshifuji practices practicing medicine in Kyoto, Japan. Mr. Yoshifuji is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Takayasu Arteritis, Relapsing Polychondritis, Vasculitis, Polymyositis, and Lung Transplant.

    Elite in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Hiroshi Handa
    Elite in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Hiroshi Handa
    Referral may be required
    Maebashi, JP 

    Hiroshi Handa practices practicing medicine in Maebashi, Japan. Mr. Handa is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Relapsing Polychondritis, Acquired Hemophilia, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Yoshihisa Yamano
    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Yoshihisa Yamano
    Referral may be required
    St. Marianna University School Of Medicine, 
    Kawasaki, JP 

    Yoshihisa Yamano practices practicing medicine in Kawasaki, Japan. Yamano is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Spastic Paraparesis, Myelitis, Thalamotomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Hirofumi Nishikawa
    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Hirofumi Nishikawa
    Referral may be required
    Nankoku, JP 

    Hirofumi Nishikawa practices practicing medicine in Nankoku, Japan. Nishikawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Reactive Arthritis, Relapsing Polychondritis, Infectious Arthritis, and Septic Arthritis.

    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Kimito Kawahata
    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Kimito Kawahata
    Referral may be required
    St Marianna University School Of Medicine, 
    Kawasaki, JP 

    Kimito Kawahata practices practicing medicine in Kawasaki, Japan. Kawahata is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. They are also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Polychondritis, Polymyositis, Myositis, Arthritis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Koichiro Ohmura
    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Koichiro Ohmura
    Referral may be required
    Kobe, JP 

    Koichiro Ohmura practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Ohmura is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. They are also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyositis, Myositis, and Takayasu Arteritis.

    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Masamichi Mineshita
    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Masamichi Mineshita
    Referral may be required
    St. Marianna University School Of Medicine, 2-16-1 Sugao, Miyamae, 
    Kawasaki, JP 

    Masamichi Mineshita practices practicing medicine in Kawasaki, Japan. Mineshita is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Polychondritis, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Satoshi Inotani
    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Satoshi Inotani
    Referral may be required
    Nankoku, JP 

    Satoshi Inotani practices practicing medicine in Nankoku, Japan. Mr. Inotani is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Reactive Arthritis, Relapsing Polychondritis, Infectious Arthritis, and Septic Arthritis.

    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Toshiki Nakajima
    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Toshiki Nakajima
    Referral may be required
    Kitano, JP 

    Toshiki Nakajima practices practicing medicine in Kitano, Japan. Mr. Nakajima is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Polychondritis, Takayasu Arteritis, Vasculitis, and Dermatomyositis.

    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Ken Fukuda
    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Ken Fukuda
    Referral may be required
    Kochi, JP 

    Ken Fukuda practices practicing medicine in Kochi, Japan. Mr. Fukuda is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Conjunctivitis, Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis, Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Naomi Tsuchida
    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Naomi Tsuchida
    Referral may be required
    Yokohama, JP 

    Naomi Tsuchida practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Ms. Tsuchida is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses VEXAS Syndrome, Relapsing Polychondritis, Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia, and Multifocal Fibrosclerosis.

    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Eri Amano
    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Eri Amano
    Referral may be required
    Kochi, JP 

    Eri Amano practices practicing medicine in Kochi, Japan. Amano is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Polychondritis, Reactive Arthritis, Metabolic Syndrome, and Glycogen Storage Disease Type 5.

    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Keishi Fujiwara
    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Keishi Fujiwara
    Referral may be required
    Department Of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, N15W7, 
    Sapporo, JP 

    Keishi Fujiwara practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Fujiwara is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herpes Zoster Oticus, Facial Paralysis, Relapsing Polychondritis, Otitis, and Mastoidectomy.

    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Tsuyoshi Shirai
    Distinguished in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Tsuyoshi Shirai
    Referral may be required
    Sendai, JP 

    Tsuyoshi Shirai practices practicing medicine in Sendai, Japan. Mr. Shirai is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Takayasu Arteritis, Vasculitis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Hiroshi C. Watanabe
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Hiroshi C. Watanabe
    Referral may be required
    Ibaraki Health Plaza, 
    Mito, JP 

    Hiroshi Watanabe practices practicing medicine in Mito, Japan. Mr. Watanabe is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vasculitis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Adult Still's Disease, Hip Replacement, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Tomonori Ishii
    Advanced in Relapsing Polychondritis

    Tomonori Ishii
    Referral may be required
    JP 

    Tomonori Ishii practices practicing medicine in Japan. Ishii is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis. They are also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Takayasu Arteritis, Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    While we make every effort to provide the best results possible, data is currently limited outside of the United States. Doctors listed may include both clinicians and researchers, and individuals relocate frequently. We recommend contacting doctors directly to confirm their location and areas of focus. Contact information is provided when available. Learn more about our expert tiers.
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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Relapsing Polychondritis?

    Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is characterized by recurrent swelling and inflammation of cartilage and other tissues throughout the body. Cartilage is a tough but flexible tissue that covers the ends of bones at a joint and gives shape and support to other parts of the body. Other parts of the body that may be involved are the airways (trachea), costal (rib) cartilage, eyes, heart, vascular (veins) system, skin, kidney, and nervous system. The signs and symptoms vary from person to person depending on which parts of the body are affected. The exact underlying cause of RP is unknown. There are thought to be genetic and other unknown factors involved. RP often occurs along with autoimmune conditions. Diagnosis is based on the symptoms and clinical examination. Other more common conditions may need to be excluded before RP can be diagnosed.

    When should I see a Relapsing Polychondritis 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 Relapsing Polychondritis 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 Relapsing Polychondritis doctor in Japan?

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    How does MediFind rank Relapsing Polychondritis 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 Relapsing Polychondritis 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 Relapsing Polychondritis 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 Relapsing Polychondritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Relapsing Polychondritis 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 Relapsing Polychondritis 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 Relapsing Polychondritis 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 Relapsing Polychondritis 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 Relapsing Polychondritis doctors in Japan?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Relapsing Polychondritis 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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