The 20 Best Scoliosis Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Scoliosis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 685 doctor with experience in Scoliosis near Japan. Of these, 542 are Experienced, 107 are Advanced and 36 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Tsutomu Akazawa
    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Tsutomu Akazawa

    St. Marianna University School Of Medicine

    Kawasaki, JP 

    Tsutomu Akazawa practices practicing medicine in Kawasaki, Japan. Mr. Akazawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Hideki S. Sudo
    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Hideki S. Sudo
    Sapporo, JP 

    Hideki Sudo practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Sudo is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Shiro Ikegawa
    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Shiro Ikegawa
    Yokohama, JP 

    Shiro Ikegawa practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Mr. Ikegawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, Spondylocostal Dysostosis, and Schwartz-Jampel Syndrome.

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    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Hiroki Oba
    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Hiroki Oba
    Matsumoto, JP 

    Hiroki Oba practices practicing medicine in Matsumoto, Japan. Mr. Oba is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Masashi Uehara
    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Masashi Uehara
    Matsumoto, JP 

    Masashi Uehara practices practicing medicine in Matsumoto, Japan. Mr. Uehara is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Kota L. Watanabe
    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Kota L. Watanabe
    Tokyo, JP 

    Kota Watanabe practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Watanabe is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Tumor, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Noriaki Kawakami
    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Noriaki Kawakami
    Ichinomiya, JP 

    Noriaki Kawakami practices practicing medicine in Ichinomiya, Japan. Kawakami is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spondylocostal Dysostosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Morio E. Matsumoto
    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Morio E. Matsumoto
    Tokyo, JP 

    Morio Matsumoto practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Matsumoto is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Multiple Myeloma, Spinal Tumor, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Hideyuki Arima
    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Hideyuki Arima
    Hamamatsu, JP 

    Hideyuki Arima practices practicing medicine in Hamamatsu, Japan. Arima is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Toshiaki Kotani
    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Toshiaki Kotani
    Sakura, JP 

    Toshiaki Kotani practices practicing medicine in Sakura, Japan. Mr. Kotani is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Tomohiro Banno
    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Tomohiro Banno
    Hamamatsu, JP 

    Tomohiro Banno practices practicing medicine in Hamamatsu, Japan. Mr. Banno is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Lordosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Kei Watanabe
    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Kei Watanabe
    Niigata, JP 

    Kei Watanabe practices practicing medicine in Niigata, Japan. Watanabe is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Yukihiro Matsuyama
    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Yukihiro Matsuyama
    Hamamatsu, JP 

    Yukihiro Matsuyama practices practicing medicine in Hamamatsu, Japan. Matsuyama is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. They are also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Kyphosis, Spinal Tumor, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Jun Takahashi
    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Jun Takahashi
    Matsumoto, JP 

    Jun Takahashi practices practicing medicine in Matsumoto, Japan. Mr. Takahashi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Yu Yamato
    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Yu Yamato
    Hamamatsu, JP 

    Yu Yamato practices practicing medicine in Hamamatsu, Japan. Yamato is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. They are also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Shohei Minami
    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Shohei Minami
    Suita, JP 

    Shohei Minami practices practicing medicine in Suita, Japan. Mr. Minami is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Seiji Ohtori
    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Seiji Ohtori
    Chiba, JP 

    Seiji Ohtori practices practicing medicine in Chiba, Japan. Mr. Ohtori is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Masaya Nakamura
    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Masaya Nakamura
    Shinjuku, JP 

    Masaya Nakamura practices practicing medicine in Shinjuku, Japan. Mr. Nakamura is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Tumor, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Go Yoshida
    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Go Yoshida
    Hamamatsu, JP 

    Go Yoshida practices practicing medicine in Hamamatsu, Japan. Mr. Yoshida is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Norimasa I. Iwasaki
    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Norimasa I. Iwasaki
    Sapporo, JP 

    Norimasa Iwasaki practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Iwasaki is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. They are also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Kienbock's Disease, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Scoliosis?

    Scoliosis is an abnormal curving of the spine. Your spine is your backbone. It runs straight down your back. Everyone's spine naturally curves a bit. But people with scoliosis have a spine that curves sideways. The spine might look like the letter C or S.

    When should I see a Scoliosis 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 Scoliosis 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 Scoliosis doctor in Japan?

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    How does MediFind rank Scoliosis 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 Scoliosis 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 Scoliosis 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 Scoliosis doctor search results page. 

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

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

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