Overview
Akira Shimatsu practices practicing medicine in Kusatsu, Japan.
Shimatsu is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cushing's disease, Hyperaldosteronism, Thyroid Storm, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
They are actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 138 peer reviewed articles.
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Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Experts who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Akira Shimatsu
Is Akira Shimatsu a top-rated expert for Cushing's disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Akira Shimatsu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cushing's disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
Does Akira Shimatsu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Akira Shimatsu has published 138 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cushing's disease. You can view a list of Akira Shimatsu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Cushing's diseaseShimatsu isDistinguished. Learn about Cushing's disease.
- HyperaldosteronismShimatsu isDistinguished. Learn about Hyperaldosteronism.
- Advanced
- Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome
- AcromegalyShimatsu isAdvanced. Learn about Acromegaly.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseShimatsu isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency
- Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)
- Hypertrichosis-Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome
- HypopituitarismShimatsu isAdvanced. Learn about Hypopituitarism.
- HypothyroidismShimatsu isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Multiple Endocrine NeoplasiaShimatsu isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia.
- ObesityShimatsu isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Thyroid StormShimatsu isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Storm.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome
- Addison's DiseaseShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal CancerShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Alpha ThalassemiaShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Alpha Thalassemia.
- AtherosclerosisShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Brain TumorShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Congenital HypothyroidismShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hypothyroidism.
- Cushing's syndromeShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome.
- Dehydrated Hereditary Stomatocytosis
- DehydrationShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Dehydration.
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Shimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).
- Fetal EdemaShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Fetal Edema.
- GastrectomyShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- GigantismShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Gigantism.
- Gliomatosis CerebriShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Graves DiseaseShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- Hashimoto ThyroiditisShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Hashimoto Thyroiditis.
- Heart AttackShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart FailureShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Hemolytic Disease of the NewbornShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn.
- High CholesterolShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)Shimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
- Hydrops FetalisShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Hydrops Fetalis.
- HypertensionShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- HyperthyroidismShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- HypoparathyroidismShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Hypoparathyroidism.
- Hypothalamic TumorShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- HypotoniaShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Hypotonia.
- IgG4-Related DiseaseShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about IgG4-Related Disease.
- Isolated ACTH DeficiencyShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Isolated ACTH Deficiency.
- Low Blood SugarShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Sugar.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- Metabolic SyndromeShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1Shimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1.
- Nelson SyndromeShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Nelson Syndrome.
- Neonatal HypothyroidismShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Neonatal Hypothyroidism.
- Neuroendocrine TumorShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Neurohypophyseal Diabetes InsipidusShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus.
- PanhypopituitarismShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Panhypopituitarism.
- Pituitary TumorShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- ProlactinomaShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- Renovascular HypertensionShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- RetinoblastomaShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Retinoblastoma.
- Sheehan SyndromeShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Sheehan Syndrome.
- Sleeve GastrectomyShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Temple SyndromeShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Temple Syndrome.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Shimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Wilson DiseaseShimatsu isExperienced. Learn about Wilson Disease.