The 20 Best Spasticity Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Spasticity Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 748 doctor with experience in Spasticity near Japan. Of these, 662 are Experienced, 69 are Advanced, 14 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Spasticity

    Ryuji Kaji
    Elite in Spasticity

    Ryuji Kaji
    Tokushima, JP 

    Ryuji Kaji practices practicing medicine in Tokushima, Japan. Mr. Kaji is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thymectomy.

    Elite in Spasticity

    Hiroyuki Ishiura
    Elite in Spasticity

    Hiroyuki Ishiura
    Okayama, JP 

    Hiroyuki Ishiura practices practicing medicine in Okayama, Japan. Mr. Ishiura is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Paraplegia, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Elite in Spasticity

    Shoji Tsuji
    Elite in Spasticity

    Shoji Tsuji
    Osaka, JP 

    Shoji Tsuji practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Tsuji is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Paraplegia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Dr Y. Takiyama
    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Dr Y. Takiyama
    Fuefuki, JP 

    Dr Takiyama practices practicing medicine in Fuefuki, Japan. Takiyama is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. They are also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Spasticity, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 11.

    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Toshitaka Kawarai
    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Toshitaka Kawarai
    Tokushima, JP 

    Toshitaka Kawarai practices practicing medicine in Tokushima, Japan. Kawarai is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. They are also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Paraplegia Type 4, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Paraplegia, Spasticity, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Jun Mitsui
    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Jun Mitsui
    Tokyo, JP 

    Jun Mitsui practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Mitsui is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple System Atrophy, Familial Dysautonomia, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Spasticity, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Kishin L. Koh
    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Kishin L. Koh
    Yamanashi, JP 

    Kishin Koh practices practicing medicine in Yamanashi, Japan. Koh is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. They are also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Paraplegia, Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, and Spasticity.

    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Naomichi Matsumoto
    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Naomichi Matsumoto
    Crest, 
    Kawaguchi, JP 

    Naomichi Matsumoto practices practicing medicine in Kawaguchi, Japan. Matsumoto is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. They are also highly rated in 157 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Coffin-Siris Syndrome, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Hiroshi Takashima
    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Hiroshi Takashima
    Kagoshima, JP 

    Hiroshi Takashima practices practicing medicine in Kagoshima, Japan. Mr. Takashima is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Spastic Paraparesis, HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Thrombectomy, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Masahiro Abo
    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Masahiro Abo
    Minato, JP 

    Masahiro Abo practices practicing medicine in Minato, Japan. Mr. Abo is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Claw Foot, Spasticity, Hammer Toe, and Stroke.

    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Ryosuke Miyamoto
    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Ryosuke Miyamoto
    Tokushima, JP 

    Ryosuke Miyamoto practices practicing medicine in Tokushima, Japan. Mr. Miyamoto is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Paraplegia Type 4, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Paraplegia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Nobuhito Morota
    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Nobuhito Morota
    Sagamihara, JP 

    Nobuhito Morota practices practicing medicine in Sagamihara, Japan. Morota is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. They are also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Spinal Tumor, Rhizotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Yoshihisa Masakado
    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Yoshihisa Masakado
    Isehara, JP 

    Yoshihisa Masakado practices practicing medicine in Isehara, Japan. Masakado is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Mononeuritis Multiplex, Spasticity, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Hitoshi Kagaya
    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Hitoshi Kagaya
    Obu, JP 

    Hitoshi Kagaya practices practicing medicine in Obu, Japan. Mr. Kagaya is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Swallowing Difficulty, and Spasticity.

    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Yuishin Izumi
    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Yuishin Izumi
    Tokushima, JP 

    Yuishin Izumi practices practicing medicine in Tokushima, Japan. Izumi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. They are also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Thrombectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Hiroki Teragawa
    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Hiroki Teragawa
    Futabanosato, JP 

    Hiroki Teragawa practices practicing medicine in Futabanosato, Japan. Mr. Teragawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Coronary Artery Spasm, Coronary Heart Disease, and Spasticity.

    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Yoshihisa Yamano
    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Yoshihisa Yamano

    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 Spasticity. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Spastic Paraparesis, Myelitis, Thrombectomy, and Thalamotomy.

    Advanced in Spasticity

    Hiroaki Shimokawa
    Advanced in Spasticity

    Hiroaki Shimokawa
    Narita, JP 

    Hiroaki Shimokawa practices practicing medicine in Narita, Japan. Mr. Shimokawa is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Coronary Artery Spasm, Pulmonary Hypertension, Angioplasty, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Advanced in Spasticity

    Haruo Shimazaki
    Advanced in Spasticity

    Haruo Shimazaki
    Department Of Common Education, 
    Saitama, JP 

    Haruo Shimazaki practices practicing medicine in Saitama, Japan. Mr. Shimazaki is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Spasticity, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.

    Advanced in Spasticity

    Takatoshi Hara
    Advanced in Spasticity

    Takatoshi Hara
    Tokyo, JP 

    Takatoshi Hara practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Hara is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Claw Foot, Hammer Toe, and Stroke.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Spasticity?

    Spasticity is stiff or rigid muscles. It may also be called unusual tightness or increased muscle tone. Reflexes (for example, a knee-jerk reflex) are stronger or exaggerated. The condition can interfere with walking, movement, speech, and many other activities of daily living.

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

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

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

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

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