The 20 Best Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Doctors in Japan

Find the Top Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency near Japan. Of these, 36 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Emiko T. Isomura-Tanaka
    Distinguished in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Emiko T. Isomura-Tanaka
    Suita, JP 

    Emiko Isomura-Tanaka practices practicing medicine in Suita, Japan. Ms. Isomura-Tanaka is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Cleft Lip and Palate, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Mikihiko Kogo
    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Mikihiko Kogo
    Suita, JP 

    Mikihiko Kogo practices practicing medicine in Suita, Japan. Kogo is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cleft Lip and Palate, Oral Cancer, Micrognathia, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Makoto Matsukawa
    Advanced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Makoto Matsukawa
    Osaka, JP 

    Makoto Matsukawa practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Matsukawa is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Palatopharyngeal Incompetence and Velopharyngeal Insufficiency.

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    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Shun-ichi Chitose
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Shun-ichi Chitose
    Department Of Otorhinolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Kurume, JP 

    Shun-ichi Chitose practices practicing medicine in Kurume, Japan. Chitose is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Swallowing Difficulty, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Toko Hayakawa
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Toko Hayakawa
    Nagoya, JP 

    Toko Hayakawa practices practicing medicine in Nagoya, Japan. Hayakawa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Cleft Lip and Palate, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, and Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Shinji Kobayashi
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Shinji Kobayashi
    Yokohama, JP 

    Shinji Kobayashi practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Mr. Kobayashi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome, Pfeiffer Syndrome, Acrocephalopolydactyly, Osteotomy, and Mastectomy.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Katsu Takahashi
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Katsu Takahashi
    Kitano, JP 

    Katsu Takahashi practices practicing medicine in Kitano, Japan. Takahashi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Their clinical expertise encompasses Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Osteomyelitis, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Osteitis Fibrosa, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Takashi Hirakawa
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Takashi Hirakawa
    Yokohama, JP 

    Takashi Hirakawa practices practicing medicine in Yokohama, Japan. Mr. Hirakawa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Syngnathia Cleft Palate, Cleft Lip and Palate, Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Hideto Imura
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Hideto Imura
    Nagoya, JP 

    Hideto Imura practices practicing medicine in Nagoya, Japan. Imura is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cleft Lip and Palate, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Cavernous Lymphangioma, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Kanji Nohara
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Kanji Nohara
    Osaka, JP 

    Kanji Nohara practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Nohara is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Cleft Lip and Palate, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Misaki Koyama
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Misaki Koyama
    Department Of Otolaryngology And Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Tokyo, JP 

    Misaki Koyama practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Koyama is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses MAGIC Syndrome, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Hiroo Furukawa
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Hiroo Furukawa
    Nagoya, JP 

    Hiroo Furukawa practices practicing medicine in Nagoya, Japan. Furukawa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cleft Lip and Palate, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, and Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Taku Sato
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Taku Sato
    Tokyo, JP 

    Taku Sato practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Sato is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple System Atrophy, Familial Dysautonomia, Swallowing Difficulty, Laryngectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Toshihiko Satake
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Toshihiko Satake
    Sugitani, JP 

    Toshihiko Satake practices practicing medicine in Sugitani, Japan. Satake is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. They are also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome, Pfeiffer Syndrome, Acrocephalopolydactyly, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Takashi Kurita
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Takashi Kurita
    Department Of Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Kurume, JP 

    Takashi Kurita practices practicing medicine in Kurume, Japan. Mr. Kurita is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Fibrillation, Pulmonary Artery Agenesis, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Glossectomy.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Kiminobu Sato
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Kiminobu Sato
    Department Of Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Kurume, JP 

    Kiminobu Sato practices practicing medicine in Kurume, Japan. Sato is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Their clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Kiminori Sato
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Kiminori Sato
    Department Of Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Kurume, JP 

    Kiminori Sato practices practicing medicine in Kurume, Japan. Sato is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Their clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sinusitis, Thrombectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Kazuyuki Saito
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Kazuyuki Saito
    Koshigaya, JP 

    Kazuyuki Saito practices practicing medicine in Koshigaya, Japan. Mr. Saito is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Gallbladder Removal, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Kenji Kondo
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Kenji Kondo
    Department Of Otolaryngology And Head And Neck Surgery, Bunkyo Ku, 
    Tokyo, JP 

    Kenji Kondo practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Kondo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Anosmia, Endoscopy, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Mioko Fukahori
    Experienced in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

    Mioko Fukahori
    Department Of Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Kurume, JP 

    Mioko Fukahori practices practicing medicine in Kurume, Japan. Fukahori is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Their clinical expertise encompasses Epidermoid Cyst, Swallowing Difficulty, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Velopharyngeal Insufficiency 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 Velopharyngeal Insufficiency 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 Velopharyngeal Insufficiency doctor in Japan?

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    How does MediFind rank Velopharyngeal Insufficiency 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 Velopharyngeal Insufficiency 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 Velopharyngeal Insufficiency 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 Velopharyngeal Insufficiency doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Velopharyngeal Insufficiency 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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