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

Find the Top Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) near Fukushima, JP. Of these, 14 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Isao Matsushita
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Isao Matsushita
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Isao Matsushita practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Mr. Matsushita 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, Osteoarthritis, Synovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Mitsuhiro Kawano
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Mitsuhiro Kawano
    Kahoku, JP 

    Mitsuhiro Kawano practices practicing medicine in Kahoku, Japan. Kawano is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). They are also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses IgG4-Related Disease, Interstitial Nephritis, Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Kidney Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Takeshi Zoshima
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Takeshi Zoshima
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Takeshi Zoshima practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Mr. Zoshima is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses IgG4-Related Disease, Lupus Nephritis, Interstitial Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant.

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    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Kazunori Yamada
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Kazunori Yamada
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Kazunori Yamada practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Yamada is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses IgG4-Related Disease, Interstitial Nephritis, Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Yasunori Suzuki
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Yasunori Suzuki
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Yasunori Suzuki practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Suzuki is rated as an Experienced 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 Sjogren Syndrome, Dry Mouth, Dry Eye Syndrome, and IgG4-Related Disease.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Hidenori Matsubara
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Hidenori Matsubara
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Hidenori Matsubara practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Matsubara is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Freiberg's Disease, Osteoarthritis, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Kazuo Okamoto
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Kazuo Okamoto
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Kazuo Okamoto practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Mr. Okamoto is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomalacia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Bone Tumor.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Akikatsu Nakashima
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Akikatsu Nakashima
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Akikatsu Nakashima practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Nakashima is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Their clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Livedo Reticularis, Arthritis, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Akihiro Yachie
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Akihiro Yachie
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Akihiro Yachie practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Mr. Yachie is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Mediterranean Fever, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, Neonatal Hemochromatosis, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Takeshi Kiyoi
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Takeshi Kiyoi
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Takeshi Kiyoi practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Mr. Kiyoi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His clinical expertise encompasses Chediak-Higashi Syndrome, Spinocerebellar Degeneration and Corneal Dystrophy, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Arthritis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Hideki Nomura
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Hideki Nomura
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Hideki Nomura practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Mr. Nomura is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses IgG4-Related Disease, Lymphoid Hyperplasia, Castleman Disease, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Kenji Sakata
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Kenji Sakata
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Kenji Sakata practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Mr. Sakata is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), High Cholesterol, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Misaki Yoshida
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Misaki Yoshida
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Misaki Yoshida practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Ms. Yoshida is rated as an Experienced 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 IgG4-Related Disease, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rosai-Dorfman Disease.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Hiroshi K. Inoue
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Hiroshi K. Inoue
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Hiroshi Inoue practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Mr. Inoue is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Fibrillation, Stroke, Cardiac Ablation, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Yasufumi Masaki-Yamamoto
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Yasufumi Masaki-Yamamoto
    Kahoku, JP 

    Yasufumi Masaki-Yamamoto practices practicing medicine in Kahoku, Japan. Masaki-Yamamoto is rated as an Experienced 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 Castleman Disease, Lymphoid Hyperplasia, Multicentric Castleman Disease (MCD), IgG4-Related Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Yasuhito Hamaguchi
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Yasuhito Hamaguchi
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Yasuhito Hamaguchi practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Hamaguchi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, Scleroderma, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Yoshimasa Fujita
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Yoshimasa Fujita
    Kahoku, JP 

    Yoshimasa Fujita practices practicing medicine in Kahoku, Japan. Fujita is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Their clinical expertise encompasses Lymphoid Hyperplasia, IgG4-Related Disease, Castleman Disease, Livedo Reticularis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Shigeto Horita
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    Shigeto Horita
    Kanazawa, JP 

    Shigeto Horita practices practicing medicine in Kanazawa, Japan. Mr. Horita is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His clinical expertise encompasses IgG4-Related Disease, Glomerulonephritis, Leukocytosis, and Lupus Nephritis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Fukushima, 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 Fukushima, 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 Fukushima, JP?

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    How does MediFind rank Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) doctors in Fukushima, 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 Fukushima, 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 Fukushima, 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 Fukushima, 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 Fukushima, 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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