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    MediFind found 70 doctor with experience in Subcortical Band Heterotopia near Japan. Of these, 59 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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      Distinguished in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Mitsuhiro Kato
      Distinguished in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Mitsuhiro Kato
      Hatanodai, JP 

      Mitsuhiro Kato practices in Hatanodai, Japan. Kato is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Subcortical Band Heterotopia. Their top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Cortical Dysplasia, and Epilepsy.

      Distinguished in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Emiko Chiba
      Distinguished in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Emiko Chiba
      Kodaira, JP 

      Emiko Chiba practices in Kodaira, Japan. Ms. Chiba is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Subcortical Band Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), Subcortical Band Heterotopia, Miller-Dieker Syndrome, Lissencephaly 1, and Angioplasty.

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      Distinguished in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Masayuki Itoh
      Distinguished in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Masayuki Itoh
      Kodaira, JP 

      Masayuki Itoh practices in Kodaira, Japan. Mr. Itoh is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Subcortical Band Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Lissencephaly, Cortical Dysplasia, Miller-Dieker Syndrome, and Subcortical Band Heterotopia.

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      Advanced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Yoko Shigemoto
      Advanced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Yoko Shigemoto
      Tokyo, JP 

      Yoko Shigemoto practices in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Shigemoto is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Subcortical Band Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Hemimegalencephaly, Subcortical Band Heterotopia, Miller-Dieker Syndrome, and Lissencephaly 1.

      Advanced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Yukio Kimura
      Advanced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Yukio Kimura
      Tokyo, JP 

      Yukio Kimura practices in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Kimura is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Subcortical Band Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Subcortical Band Heterotopia, Miller-Dieker Syndrome, Lissencephaly 1, and Lissencephaly.

      Advanced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Noriko Sato
      Advanced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Noriko Sato
      Minato, JP 

      Noriko Sato practices in Minato, Japan. Ms. Sato is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Subcortical Band Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Hemimegalencephaly, Cortical Dysplasia, Epilepsy, and Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID).

      Advanced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Eiji Nakagawa
      Advanced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Eiji Nakagawa
      Tokyo, JP 

      Eiji Nakagawa practices in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Nakagawa is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Subcortical Band Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Hemimegalencephaly, Epilepsy in Children, Epilepsy, and Cortical Dysplasia.

      Advanced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Miho Ota
      Advanced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Miho Ota
      Tsukuba, JP 

      Miho Ota practices in Tsukuba, Japan. Ms. Ota is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Subcortical Band Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Schizophrenia, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease.

      Advanced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Takeshi Inoue
      Advanced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Takeshi Inoue
      Saitama, JP 

      Takeshi Inoue practices in Saitama, Japan. Mr. Inoue is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Subcortical Band Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Seizures, Spasmus Nutans, Thrombectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Advanced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Shinya Yamanaka
      Advanced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Shinya Yamanaka
      Japan Science And Technology CREST, 
      Tokyo, JP 

      Shinya Yamanaka practices in Tokyo, Japan. Yamanaka is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Subcortical Band Heterotopia. Their top areas of expertise are Lissencephaly, Lissencephaly 1, Subcortical Band Heterotopia, and Miller-Dieker Syndrome.

      Advanced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Hiroshi Matsuda
      Advanced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Hiroshi Matsuda
      Fukushima, JP 

      Hiroshi Matsuda practices in Fukushima, Japan. Mr. Matsuda is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Subcortical Band Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Epilepsy, Hemimegalencephaly, and Laryngectomy.

      Satoru I. Takahashi
      Experienced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Satoru I. Takahashi
      Experienced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Satoru I. Takahashi
      Asahikawa, JP 

      Satoru Takahashi practices in Asahikawa, Japan. Mr. Takahashi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Subcortical Band Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Multicentric Carpotarsal Osteolysis Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Thrombectomy.

      Experienced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Takashi Mishima
      Experienced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Takashi Mishima
      Chitose, JP 

      Takashi Mishima practices in Chitose, Japan. Mr. Mishima is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Subcortical Band Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome Type 1 (TRPS1), Subcortical Band Heterotopia, Miller-Dieker Syndrome, and Lissencephaly 1.

      Experienced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Ako Matsuhashi
      Experienced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Ako Matsuhashi
      Tokyo, JP 

      Ako Matsuhashi practices in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Matsuhashi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Subcortical Band Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Subcortical Band Heterotopia, Thrombectomy, and Liver Embolization.

      Experienced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Hirotaka Motoi
      Experienced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Hirotaka Motoi
      Yokohama, JP 

      Hirotaka Motoi practices in Yokohama, Japan. Motoi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Subcortical Band Heterotopia. Their top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome.

      Experienced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Mitsuharu Hattori
      Experienced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Mitsuharu Hattori
      Nagoya, JP 

      Mitsuharu Hattori practices in Nagoya, Japan. Hattori is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Subcortical Band Heterotopia. Their top areas of expertise are Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration, Schizophrenia, Subcortical Band Heterotopia, and Miller-Dieker Syndrome.

      Experienced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Satoru Kobayashi
      Experienced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Satoru Kobayashi
      Nagoya, JP 

      Satoru Kobayashi practices in Nagoya, Japan. Mr. Kobayashi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Subcortical Band Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are Meconium Aspiration Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, West Syndrome, and Miller-Dieker Syndrome.

      Experienced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Junko Ishii
      Experienced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Junko Ishii
      Kobe, JP 

      Junko Ishii practices in Kobe, Japan. Ms. Ishii is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Subcortical Band Heterotopia. Her top areas of expertise are Miller-Fisher Syndrome, ADULT Syndrome, Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

      Experienced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Satoru Ikemoto
      Experienced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Satoru Ikemoto
      Minato, JP 

      Satoru Ikemoto practices in Minato, Japan. Mr. Ikemoto is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Subcortical Band Heterotopia. His top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy in Children, and Epilepsy.

      Experienced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Hirofumi Watanabe
      Experienced in Subcortical Band Heterotopia

      Hirofumi Watanabe
      Tohoku, JP 

      Hirofumi Watanabe practices in Tohoku, Japan. Watanabe is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Subcortical Band Heterotopia. Their top areas of expertise are IgA Nephropathy, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Insulinoma, Glomerulonephritis, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Subcortical Band Heterotopia?

      Subcortical band heterotopia is a condition in which nerve cells (neurons) do not move (migrate) to their proper locations in the fetal brain during early development. (Heterotopia means "out of place.") Normally, the neurons that make up the outer surface of the brain (cerebral cortex) are distributed in a well-organized and multi-layered way. In people with subcortical band heterotopia, some neurons that should be part of the cerebral cortex do not reach it. These neurons stop their migration process in areas of the brain where they are not supposed to be and form band-like clusters of tissue. Since these bands are located beneath the cerebral cortex, they are said to be subcortical. In most cases, the bands are symmetric, which means they occur in the same places on the right and left sides of the brain.

      When should I see a Subcortical Band Heterotopia 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 Subcortical Band Heterotopia 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 Subcortical Band Heterotopia doctor in Japan?

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      How does MediFind rank Subcortical Band Heterotopia 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 Subcortical Band Heterotopia 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 Subcortical Band Heterotopia 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 Subcortical Band Heterotopia doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Subcortical Band Heterotopia 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 Subcortical Band Heterotopia 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 Subcortical Band Heterotopia 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 Subcortical Band Heterotopia 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 Subcortical Band Heterotopia doctors in Japan?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Subcortical Band Heterotopia 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 Subcortical Band Heterotopia doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Subcortical Band Heterotopia 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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