The 20 Best Thyroid Nodule Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Thyroid Nodule Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 210 doctor with experience in Thyroid Nodule near Japan. Of these, 175 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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210 providers found
    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule

    Mitsuyoshi Hirokawa
    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule

    Mitsuyoshi Hirokawa
    Kobe, JP 

    Mitsuyoshi Hirokawa practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Mr. Hirokawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, and Thyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule

    Kennichi Kakudo
    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule

    Kennichi Kakudo
    Izumi, JP 

    Kennichi Kakudo practices practicing medicine in Izumi, Japan. Kakudo is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule

    Akira Miyauchi
    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule

    Akira Miyauchi
    Kobe, JP 

    Akira Miyauchi practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Miyauchi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. They are also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule

    Ayana Suzuki
    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule

    Ayana Suzuki
    Kobe, JP 

    Ayana Suzuki practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Ms. Suzuki is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule

    Andrey Bychkov
    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule

    Andrey Bychkov
    Nagasaki, JP 

    Andrey Bychkov practices practicing medicine in Nagasaki, Japan. Mr. Bychkov is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, and Thyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule

    Hiroki Shimura
    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule

    Hiroki Shimura
    Fukushima, JP 

    Hiroki Shimura practices practicing medicine in Fukushima, Japan. Mr. Shimura is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Dysgenesis, and Papillary Thyroid Cancer.

    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule

    Shinichi Suzuki
    Distinguished in Thyroid Nodule

    Shinichi Suzuki
    Nihommatsu, JP 

    Shinichi Suzuki practices practicing medicine in Nihommatsu, Japan. Mr. Suzuki is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Aortic Dissection, Thyroidectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Takumi Kudo
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Takumi Kudo
    Akashi, JP 

    Takumi Kudo practices practicing medicine in Akashi, Japan. Mr. Kudo is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Subacute Thyroiditis, Thyroidectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Yasuhiro Ito
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Yasuhiro Ito
    Departments Of Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Kobe, JP 

    Yasuhiro Ito practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Mr. Ito is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Satoru Suzuki
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Satoru Suzuki
    Fukushima, JP 

    Satoru Suzuki practices practicing medicine in Fukushima, Japan. Mr. Suzuki is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Dysgenesis, Insulinoma, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Miyoko Higuchi
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Miyoko Higuchi
    Kobe, JP 

    Miyoko Higuchi practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Ms. Higuchi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Nodule.

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Minoru Kihara
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Minoru Kihara
    JP 

    Minoru Kihara practices practicing medicine in Japan. Mr. Kihara is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Tetsuya Ohira
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Tetsuya Ohira
    Fukushima, JP 

    Tetsuya Ohira practices practicing medicine in Fukushima, Japan. Mr. Ohira is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Hitoshi Ohto
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Hitoshi Ohto
    Fukushima, JP 

    Hitoshi Ohto practices practicing medicine in Fukushima, Japan. Mr. Ohto is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Thyroid Cancer, Hemolysis, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Seiji Yasumura
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Seiji Yasumura
    Fukushima, JP 

    Seiji Yasumura practices practicing medicine in Fukushima, Japan. Mr. Yasumura is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Thyroid Nodule, and Stridor.

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Satoshi O. Suzuki
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Satoshi O. Suzuki
    Fukushima, JP 

    Satoshi Suzuki practices practicing medicine in Fukushima, Japan. Mr. Suzuki is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroidectomy, and Oophorectomy.

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Toshitetsu Hayashi
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Toshitetsu Hayashi
    Kobe, JP 

    Toshitetsu Hayashi practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Hayashi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Akihiro Miya
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Akihiro Miya
    Departments Of Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Kobe, JP 

    Akihiro Miya practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Mr. Miya is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Seiji Kuma
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Seiji Kuma
    Kobe, JP 

    Seiji Kuma practices practicing medicine in Kobe, Japan. Mr. Kuma is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer.

    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Masayuki Sakurai
    Advanced in Thyroid Nodule

    Masayuki Sakurai
    Sapporo, JP 

    Masayuki Sakurai practices practicing medicine in Sapporo, Japan. Mr. Sakurai is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Nodule. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Hyperthyroidism, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, and Thyroidectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Thyroid Nodule?

    A thyroid nodule is a growth (lump) in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located at the front of the neck, just above where your collarbones meet in the middle.

    When should I see a Thyroid Nodule 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 Thyroid Nodule 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 Thyroid Nodule doctor in Japan?

    You can find a Thyroid Nodule doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Thyroid Nodule 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 Thyroid Nodule 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 Thyroid Nodule 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 Thyroid Nodule doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Thyroid Nodule 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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