The 20 Best Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Doctors Near Me in Shimane, JP

Find the Top Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 95 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near Shimane, JP. Of these, 63 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Koichiro Ohmura
    Elite in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Koichiro Ohmura
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    Kobe, JP 

    Koichiro Ohmura practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Ohmura is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Kiyoshi Matsui
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Kiyoshi Matsui
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    Nishinomiya-hama, JP 

    Kiyoshi Matsui practices practicing medicine in Nishinomiya-hama, Japan. Mr. Matsui is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Vasculitis, and Microscopic Polyangiitis.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Naoki Sugimoto
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Naoki Sugimoto
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    Kobe, JP 

    Naoki Sugimoto practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Mr. Sugimoto is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Lymphoid Hyperplasia, and Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction.

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    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Tsukasa Matsubara
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Tsukasa Matsubara
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    Kato, JP 

    Tsukasa Matsubara practices practicing medicine in Kato, Japan. Mr. Matsubara is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Synovitis, and Pneumonia.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Jun Saegusa
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Jun Saegusa
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    Kobe, JP 

    Jun Saegusa practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Mr. Saegusa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Castleman Disease, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Shinya Hayashi
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Shinya Hayashi
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    Kobe, JP 

    Shinya Hayashi practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Hayashi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Hip Replacement, and Osteotomy.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Naoto Azuma
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Naoto Azuma
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    Nishinomiya-hama, JP 

    Naoto Azuma practices practicing medicine in Nishinomiya-hama, Japan. Mr. Azuma is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Dry Mouth, Arthritis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Sho Sendo
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Sho Sendo
    Referral may be required
    Kobe, JP 

    Sho Sendo practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Mr. Sendo is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ryosuke Kuroda
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Ryosuke Kuroda
    Referral may be required
    Kobe, JP 

    Ryosuke Kuroda practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Mr. Kuroda is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Hypermobile Joints, Osteotomy, and Knee Replacement.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Yasushi Miura
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Yasushi Miura
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    Kobe, JP 

    Yasushi Miura practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Miura is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Periventricular Leukomalacia, and Knee Replacement.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Mie Fusama
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Mie Fusama
    Referral may be required
    Miki, JP 

    Mie Fusama practices practicing medicine in Miki, Japan. Ms. Fusama is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Akira Hashiramoto
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Akira Hashiramoto
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    Kobe, JP 

    Akira Hashiramoto practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Hashiramoto is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome).

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Masahiro Sekiguchi
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Masahiro Sekiguchi
    Referral may be required
    Nishinomiya-hama, JP 

    Masahiro Sekiguchi practices practicing medicine in Nishinomiya-hama, Japan. Mr. Sekiguchi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Dry Mouth, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Tomoyuki Matsumoto
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Tomoyuki Matsumoto
    Referral may be required
    Kobe, JP 

    Tomoyuki Matsumoto practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Mr. Matsumoto is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Kienbock's Disease, Knee Replacement, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Teppei Hashimoto
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Teppei Hashimoto
    Referral may be required
    Nishinomiya-hama, JP 

    Teppei Hashimoto practices practicing medicine in Nishinomiya-hama, Japan. Mr. Hashimoto is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Sjogren Syndrome, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Shuji Sumitomo
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Shuji Sumitomo
    Referral may be required
    Kobe, JP 

    Shuji Sumitomo practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Mr. Sumitomo is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Vasculitis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Toru Hirano
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Toru Hirano
    Referral may be required
    Nishinomiya-hama, JP 

    Toru Hirano practices practicing medicine in Nishinomiya-hama, Japan. Mr. Hirano is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Spinal Fusion.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Koji Fukuda
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Koji Fukuda
    Referral may be required
    Kobe, JP 

    Koji Fukuda practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Mr. Fukuda is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Acute Pain, Synovitis, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Keisuke Nishimura
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Keisuke Nishimura
    Referral may be required
    Kobe, JP 

    Keisuke Nishimura practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Mr. Nishimura is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Vasculitis, Arthritis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Yo Ueda
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Yo Ueda
    Referral may be required
    Kobe, JP 

    Yo Ueda practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Ms. Ueda is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?

    Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease that mainly affects the lining of joints of the hands, wrists, and knees, eventually causing chronic pain and swelling, decreased movement, with the erosion of bones and the development of joint deformities.  Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common type of autoimmune arthritis, most often affecting women (75%) who are between 20 and 50 years of age. The disease can also affect other parts of the body, such as the blood vessels, skin, eyes, lungs, and heart.   There are two main types of rheumatoid arthritis: 1) seropositive rheumatoid arthritis, and 2) seronegative rheumatoid arthritis. While both types of rheumatoid arthritis have the same symptoms, the seropositivity or negativity of the disease refers to the presence of anti-CPP antibodies in the blood, for which their presence means that the immune system is attacking normal cells. Most rheumatoid arthritis is seropositive.

    When should I see a Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor in Shimane, 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor in Shimane, 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor in Shimane, JP?

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    How does MediFind rank Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors in Shimane, 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors in Shimane, 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor in Shimane, 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor in Shimane, 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors in Shimane, JP?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 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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