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    MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in West Syndrome near Yamaguchi, JP. Of these, 12 are Advanced, 12 are Experienced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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      Elite in West Syndrome

      Hirotomo Saitsu
      Elite in West Syndrome

      Hirotomo Saitsu
      Hamamatsu, JP 

      Hirotomo Saitsu practices in Hamamatsu, Japan. Saitsu is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Distinguished in West Syndrome

      Mitsuko Nakashima
      Distinguished in West Syndrome

      Mitsuko Nakashima
      Hamamatsu, JP 

      Mitsuko Nakashima practices in Hamamatsu, Japan. Ms. Nakashima is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Spasmus Nutans, West Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Distinguished in West Syndrome

      Yukitoshi Takahashi
      Distinguished in West Syndrome

      Yukitoshi Takahashi
      Shizuoka, JP 

      Yukitoshi Takahashi practices in Shizuoka, Japan. Takahashi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, and Islet Cell Transplantation.

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      Distinguished in West Syndrome

      Shinsaku Yoshitomi
      Distinguished in West Syndrome

      Shinsaku Yoshitomi
      Shizuoka, JP 

      Shinsaku Yoshitomi practices in Shizuoka, Japan. Yoshitomi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, West Syndrome, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Hideo Enoki
      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Hideo Enoki
      Hamamatsu, JP 

      Hideo Enoki practices in Hamamatsu, Japan. Mr. Enoki is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Cortical Dysplasia, and West Syndrome.

      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Ayataka Fujimoto
      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Ayataka Fujimoto
      Hamamatsu, JP 

      Ayataka Fujimoto practices in Hamamatsu, Japan. Fujimoto is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Cortical Dysplasia, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Yushi Inoue
      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Yushi Inoue
      Shizuoka, JP 

      Yushi Inoue practices in Shizuoka, Japan. Inoue is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Seizures.

      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Katsumi Imai
      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Katsumi Imai
      Shizuoka, JP 

      Katsumi Imai practices in Shizuoka, Japan. Mr. Imai is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome, and Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis.

      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Tokito Yamaguchi
      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Tokito Yamaguchi
      Shizuoka, JP 

      Tokito Yamaguchi practices in Shizuoka, Japan. Yamaguchi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Myoclonic Epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome, West Syndrome, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Taikan Oboshi
      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Taikan Oboshi
      Shizuoka, JP 

      Taikan Oboshi practices in Shizuoka, Japan. Oboshi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, Epilepsy in Children, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Hiroko Ikeda
      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Hiroko Ikeda
      Shizuoka, JP 

      Hiroko Ikeda practices in Shizuoka, Japan. Ms. Ikeda is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Tuberous Sclerosis.

      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Hideo Shigematsu
      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Hideo Shigematsu
      Shizuoka, JP 

      Hideo Shigematsu practices in Shizuoka, Japan. Mr. Shigematsu is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, and Epilepsy.

      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Yuji Ito
      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Yuji Ito
      Kakegawa, JP 

      Yuji Ito practices in Kakegawa, Japan. Mr. Ito is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, West Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Yoichiro Homma
      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Yoichiro Homma
      Hamamatsu, JP 

      Yoichiro Homma practices in Hamamatsu, Japan. Homma is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Absence Seizure, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures.

      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Hideyuki Otani
      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Hideyuki Otani
      Shizuoka, JP 

      Hideyuki Otani practices in Shizuoka, Japan. Otani is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Periventricular Heterotopia, Epilepsy, and Epilepsy in Children.

      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Atsuo Fukuda
      Advanced in West Syndrome

      Atsuo Fukuda
      Hamamatsu, JP 

      Atsuo Fukuda practices in Hamamatsu, Japan. Fukuda is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Angelman Syndrome, West Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Periventricular Heterotopia.

      Experienced in West Syndrome

      Kenji Yokochi
      Experienced in West Syndrome

      Kenji Yokochi
      Hamamatsu, JP 

      Kenji Yokochi practices in Hamamatsu, Japan. Mr. Yokochi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Porencephaly, Porencephaly, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and West Syndrome.

      Experienced in West Syndrome

      Shingo Numoto
      Experienced in West Syndrome

      Shingo Numoto
      Hamamatsu, JP 

      Shingo Numoto practices in Hamamatsu, Japan. Mr. Numoto is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), West Syndrome, Seizures, and Epilepsy.

      Experienced in West Syndrome

      Hideyuki Takeuchi
      Experienced in West Syndrome

      Hideyuki Takeuchi
      Shizuoka, JP 

      Hideyuki Takeuchi practices in Shizuoka, Japan. Takeuchi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Oophorectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Experienced in West Syndrome

      Rumiko Takayama
      Experienced in West Syndrome

      Rumiko Takayama
      Shizuoka, JP 

      Rumiko Takayama practices in Shizuoka, Japan. Takayama is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of West Syndrome?

      West syndrome is characterized by a specific type of seizure (infantile spasms) seen in infancy and childhood. This syndrome leads to developmental regression and causes a specific pattern, known as hypsarrhythmia (chaotic brain waves), on electroencephalography (EEG) testing. The infantile spasms usually begin in the first year of life, typically between 4-8 months. The seizures primarily consist of a sudden bending forward of the body with stiffening of the arms and legs; some children arch their backs as they extend their arms and legs. Spasms tend to occur upon awakening or after feeding, and often occur in clusters of up to 100 spasms at a time. Infants may have dozens of clusters and several hundred spasms per day. Many disorders leading to brain injury, such as birth problems, cerebral anomalies, metabolic disorders, and genetic disorders can lead to these spasms, making it important to identify the underlying cause. In some children, no cause can be found. Some children have spasms as the result of brain lesions, and surgical removal of these lesions may result in improvement.

      When should I see a West Syndrome doctor in Yamaguchi, JP?

      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 West Syndrome doctor in Yamaguchi, JP?

      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 West Syndrome doctor in Yamaguchi, JP?

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

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      How does MediFind rank West Syndrome doctors in Yamaguchi, JP?

      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 West Syndrome doctors in Yamaguchi, JP?

      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 West Syndrome doctor in Yamaguchi, JP?

      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 West Syndrome doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different West Syndrome 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 West Syndrome doctor in Yamaguchi, JP?

      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 West Syndrome 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 West Syndrome 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 West Syndrome doctors in Yamaguchi, JP?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the West Syndrome 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 West Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the West Syndrome 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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