The 20 Best West Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Shizuoka, JP

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in West Syndrome near Shizuoka, JP. Of these, 20 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in West Syndrome
    Distinguished in West Syndrome
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Shinichi Hirose practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Mr. Hirose is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Benign Familial Neonatal Seizures, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Dravet Syndrome.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Ryutaro Kira practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Kira is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), West Syndrome, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Myelitis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Kurume, JP 

    Toyojiro Matsuishi practices practicing medicine in Kurume, Japan. Matsuishi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Artery Aneurysm, Rett Syndrome, West Syndrome, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

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    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Pin Chong practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Chong is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Myelitis, West Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Satoshi Akamine practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Mr. Akamine is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Osteopathia Striata Cranial Sclerosis, Spasmus Nutans, Methylmalonic Acidemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Kitakyushu, JP 

    Masano Amamoto practices practicing medicine in Kitakyushu, Japan. Amamoto is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Spasmus Nutans, and Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Atsushi Ishii practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Mr. Ishii is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Familial Neonatal Seizures, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Dravet Syndrome.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Kurume, JP 

    Munetsugu Hara practices practicing medicine in Kurume, Japan. Hara is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, Rett Syndrome, West Syndrome, and Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Yasunari Sakai practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Sakai is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Metatropic Dysplasia, Epilepsy in Children, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thymectomy.

    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Advanced in West Syndrome
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Saori Kawakami practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Ms. Kawakami is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Erythromelalgia, West Syndrome, CHARGE Syndrome, Omenn Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Hiroshi Shirozu practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Mr. Shirozu is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothalamic Hamartomas, Linear Hamartoma Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Seizures.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Kurume, JP 

    Kotaro Yuge practices practicing medicine in Kurume, Japan. Mr. Yuge is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rett Syndrome, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, SHORT Syndrome, West Syndrome, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Hiroyuki Torisu practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Mr. Torisu is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), West Syndrome, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, and CACH Syndrome.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Mami Shibata practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Ms. Shibata is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Benign Familial Neonatal Seizures, Endometriosis, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome

    St Mary's Hospital

    Fukuoka, JP 

    Takaoki Yokochi practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Yokochi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Rett Syndrome, West Syndrome, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Seizures.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Higashi, JP 

    Takako Fujita practices practicing medicine in Higashi, Japan. Ms. Fujita is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, Micrognathia, West Syndrome, and Miller Syndrome.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Fukuoka, JP 

    Yoshitsugu Kaku practices practicing medicine in Fukuoka, Japan. Kaku is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Nephrotic Syndrome, Dent Disease, West Syndrome, and Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS).

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Kokura, JP 

    Reina Ogata practices practicing medicine in Kokura, Japan. Ms. Ogata is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Menkes Disease, Incontinentia Pigmenti, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Jigyohama, JP 

    Yuki Matsushita practices practicing medicine in Jigyohama, Japan. Matsushita is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Their clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, WAGR Syndrome, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, and Leukemoid Reaction.

    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Experienced in West Syndrome
    Kitakyushu, JP 

    Momoko Sasazuki practices practicing medicine in Kitakyushu, Japan. Ms. Sasazuki is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of West Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP), West Syndrome, Beriberi, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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.