The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Swallowing Difficulty Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 674 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Japan. Of these, 558 are Experienced, 82 are Advanced, 31 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty

    Hidetaka Wakabayashi
    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty

    Hidetaka Wakabayashi
    Tokyo, JP 

    Hidetaka Wakabayashi practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Wakabayashi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Muscle Atrophy, Malnutrition, Glossectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty

    Ichiro Fujishima
    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty

    Ichiro Fujishima
    Hamamatsu, JP 

    Ichiro Fujishima practices practicing medicine in Hamamatsu, Japan. Mr. Fujishima is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Muscle Atrophy, Dysarthria, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty

    Masumi Wada
    Elite in Swallowing Difficulty

    Masumi Wada
    Kagoshima, JP 

    Masumi Wada practices practicing medicine in Kagoshima, Japan. Ms. Wada is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Colorectal Cancer, Persistent Mullerian Duct Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Kenjiro Kunieda
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Kenjiro Kunieda
    Gifu-shi, JP 

    Kenjiro Kunieda practices practicing medicine in Gifu-shi, Japan. Mr. Kunieda is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Muscle Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Keisuke Maeda
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Keisuke Maeda
    Okazaki, JP 

    Keisuke Maeda practices practicing medicine in Okazaki, Japan. Mr. Maeda is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Atrophy, Swallowing Difficulty, Malnutrition, Glossectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Ryo Momosaki
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Ryo Momosaki
    Tsu, JP 

    Ryo Momosaki practices practicing medicine in Tsu, Japan. Mr. Momosaki is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Muscle Atrophy, Malnutrition, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Akio Shimizu
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Akio Shimizu
    Tsu, JP 

    Akio Shimizu practices practicing medicine in Tsu, Japan. Mr. Shimizu is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Atrophy, Swallowing Difficulty, Malnutrition, Stroke, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Yoshihiro Yoshimura
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Yoshihiro Yoshimura
    Kumamoto, JP 

    Yoshihiro Yoshimura practices practicing medicine in Kumamoto, Japan. Mr. Yoshimura is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Atrophy, Swallowing Difficulty, Malnutrition, and Stroke.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Chiharu Isono
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Chiharu Isono
    Sayama, JP 

    Chiharu Isono practices practicing medicine in Sayama, Japan. Isono is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6, and Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Shinta Nishioka
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Shinta Nishioka
    Nagasaki, JP 

    Shinta Nishioka practices practicing medicine in Nagasaki, Japan. Nishioka is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Atrophy, Malnutrition, Swallowing Difficulty, and Stroke.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Tomohisa Ohno
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Tomohisa Ohno
    Hachioji, JP 

    Tomohisa Ohno practices practicing medicine in Hachioji, Japan. Ohno is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Muscle Atrophy, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Dysarthria, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Haruka Tohara
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Haruka Tohara
    Yushima, JP 

    Haruka Tohara practices practicing medicine in Yushima, Japan. Ms. Tohara is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Muscle Atrophy, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Glossectomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Eiichi Saitoh
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Eiichi Saitoh
    Sendai 980-8577, Tokai 319-1195, Japan [3] CREST, 
    Sanbancho, JP 

    Eiichi Saitoh practices practicing medicine in Sanbancho, Japan. Mr. Saitoh is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, and Post Polio Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Haruyo Matsuo
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Haruyo Matsuo
    Kagoshima, JP 

    Haruyo Matsuo practices practicing medicine in Kagoshima, Japan. Ms. Matsuo is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Muscle Atrophy, Heart Failure, and Malnutrition.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Kohei Yamaguchi
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Kohei Yamaguchi
    Yokohama, JP 

    Kohei Yamaguchi practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Mr. Yamaguchi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Takashi Shigematsu
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Takashi Shigematsu
    Hamamatsu, JP 

    Takashi Shigematsu practices practicing medicine in Hamamatsu, Japan. Mr. Shigematsu is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Swallowing Difficulty, Calcinosis, Small Bowel Resection, and Splenectomy.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Seiko Shibata
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Seiko Shibata
    Toyoake, JP 

    Seiko Shibata practices practicing medicine in Toyoake, Japan. Shibata is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Hemangioblastoma, Stroke, and Pneumonia.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Hitoshi Kagaya
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    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 Swallowing Difficulty. 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 Swallowing Difficulty

    Makito Hirano
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Makito Hirano
    Osaka, JP 

    Makito Hirano practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Hirano is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. They are also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Vertebroplasty.

    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Kazuharu Nakagawa
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty

    Kazuharu Nakagawa
    Yushima, JP 

    Kazuharu Nakagawa practices practicing medicine in Yushima, Japan. Nakagawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Muscle Atrophy, Malnutrition, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Swallowing Difficulty?

    Difficulty with swallowing is the feeling that food or liquid is stuck in the throat or at any point before the food enters the stomach. This problem is also called dysphagia.

    When should I see a Swallowing Difficulty 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 Swallowing Difficulty 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 Swallowing Difficulty doctor in Japan?

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    How does MediFind rank Swallowing Difficulty 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 Swallowing Difficulty 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 Swallowing Difficulty 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 Swallowing Difficulty doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Swallowing Difficulty 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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