The 20 Best Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 1309 doctor with experience in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) near Japan. Of these, 1079 are Experienced, 176 are Advanced, 47 are Distinguished and 7 are Elite.

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    Elite in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Tsutomu T. Takeuchi
    Elite in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Tsutomu T. Takeuchi
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Tsutomu Takeuchi practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Takeuchi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Shingles.

    Elite in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Kunihiro Ichinose
    Elite in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Kunihiro Ichinose
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    Izumo, JP 

    Kunihiro Ichinose practices practicing medicine in Izumo, Japan. Ichinose is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). They are also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Synovitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Elite in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Tatsuya Atsumi
    Elite in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Tatsuya Atsumi
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    Sapporo, JP 

    Tatsuya Atsumi practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Atsumi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Splenectomy.

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    Elite in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Yasuhiro Katsumata
    Elite in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Yasuhiro Katsumata
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    Shinjuku, JP 

    Yasuhiro Katsumata practices practicing medicine in Shinjuku, Japan. Mr. Katsumata is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Myositis.

    Elite in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Tomohiro Koga
    Elite in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Tomohiro Koga
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    Nagasaki, JP 

    Tomohiro Koga practices practicing medicine in Nagasaki, Japan. Mr. Koga is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Mediterranean Fever, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Osteotomy.

    Elite in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Atsushi Kawakami
    Elite in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Atsushi Kawakami
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    Nagasaki, JP 

    Atsushi Kawakami practices practicing medicine in Nagasaki, Japan. Mr. Kawakami is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Synovitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Elite in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Jun Kikuchi
    Elite in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Jun Kikuchi
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Jun Kikuchi practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Kikuchi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Yasushi Kawaguchi
    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Yasushi Kawaguchi
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Yasushi Kawaguchi practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Kawaguchi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Dermatomyositis, and Polymyositis.

    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Hisashi Yamanaka
    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Hisashi Yamanaka
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Hisashi Yamanaka practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Yamanaka is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Liver Transplant.

    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Masayoshi Harigai
    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Masayoshi Harigai
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Masayoshi Harigai practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Harigai is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Vasculitis, and Microscopic Polyangiitis.

    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Ken-ei E. Sada
    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Ken-ei E. Sada
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    Kochi, JP 

    Ken-ei Sada practices practicing medicine in Kochi, Japan. Sada is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). They are also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Vasculitis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Leg or Foot Amputation, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Nobuyuki Yajima
    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Nobuyuki Yajima
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Nobuyuki Yajima practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Yajima is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Microscopic Polyangiitis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Ryusuke Yoshimi
    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Ryusuke Yoshimi
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    Yokohama, JP 

    Ryusuke Yoshimi practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Yoshimi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). They are also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Synovitis, and Behcet Disease.

    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Naoto Tamura
    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Naoto Tamura
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Naoto Tamura practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Tamura is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Vasculitis.

    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Yuko Kaneko
    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Yuko Kaneko
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    Shinjuku, JP 

    Yuko Kaneko practices practicing medicine in Shinjuku, Japan. Ms. Kaneko is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Adult Still's Disease, and IgG4-Related Disease.

    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Keishi Fujio
    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Keishi Fujio
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    Tokyo, JP 

    Keishi Fujio practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Fujio is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). They are also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and Arthritis.

    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Michihito Kono
    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Michihito Kono
    Referral may be required
    Sapporo, JP 

    Michihito Kono practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Kono is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). They are also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Lupus Nephritis.

    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Shunsei Hirohata
    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Shunsei Hirohata
    Referral may be required
    Sagamihara, JP 

    Shunsei Hirohata practices practicing medicine in Sagamihara, Japan. Hirohata is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Behcet Disease, Meningitis, Vasculitis, and Encephalitis.

    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Hironari Hanaoka
    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Hironari Hanaoka
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Hironari Hanaoka practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Hanaoka is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Glomerulonephritis, and Polyarteritis Nodosa.

    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Kenji Oku
    Distinguished in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

    Kenji Oku
    Referral may be required
    Isehara, JP 

    Kenji Oku practices practicing medicine in Isehara, Japan. Mr. Oku is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Splenectomy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?

    Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease. In this disease, the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. It can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs.

    When should I see a Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) doctor in Japan?

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    How does MediFind rank Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) doctors in Japan?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 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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