Neurology

What we do

The Department of Neurology is a medical specialty that diagnoses and treats a wide spectrum of symptoms and diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles.

Addressing fundamental issues closely tied to daily life—such as consciousness, movement, sensation, and memory—our department plays a critical role as a comprehensive medical service that evaluates the body as a whole.

Our Commitment
At the Department of Neurology, our goal is to support our patients' health through early diagnosis and optimal treatment. We strive to provide patient-centered, compassionate care by maintaining close collaboration with other medical specialties and delivering expert neurological services.

(Updated: December 2024)

Conditions we handle

Neurological symptoms may be associated with the following conditions:

Cerebrovascular Diseases: Stroke (Ischemic Stroke / Cerebral Infarction, Intracerebral Hemorrhage, etc.).

Cognitive & Degenerative Disorders: Dementia (Alzheimer's Disease, etc.), Parkinson's Disease, and Related Neurodegenerative Disorders.

Intractable Neurological Diseases: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and other motor neuron diseases.

Epilepsy & Headache Disorders: Epilepsy, Migraine, and Chronic Headaches.

Infectious & Inflammatory Diseases: Encephalitis, Meningitis, and Spinal Cord Disorders.

Immune-Mediated Neuromuscular Diseases: Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Myasthenia Gravis, etc.

Secondary Neurological Symptoms: Neurological manifestations arising from systemic internal diseases or drug therapies.

Emergency vs. General Outpatient Care Guidance

Below is a guide explaining when to seek Emergency Services (ER) versus scheduling a General Outpatient Consultation.

Symptoms Requiring Immediate Emergency Care

If you or someone around you experiences any of the following symptoms, please seek emergency medical care immediately. Delaying evaluation poses a high risk of life-threatening complications or permanent neurological deficits:

Sudden Alteration of Consciousness: Sudden loss of consciousness or unresponsiveness to verbal cues.

Seizures: First-time seizure onset, or continuous/uncontrolled seizures.

Sudden, Severe Headache: An abrupt, excruciating headache (especially "the worst headache of your life").

Sudden Unilateral Weakness or Numbness: Sudden paralysis, weakness, or loss of sensation on one side of the body or face.

Sudden Visual Impairment: Abrupt loss of vision or visual field defects.

Severe Vertigo with Vomiting or Inability to Walk: Sudden, intense dizziness accompanied by severe nausea, vomiting, or gait instability.

Fever Accompanied by Confusion or Severe Headache: High fever with altered mental status or stiff neck/headache (suspected Encephalitis or Meningitis).

Post-Traumatic Neurological Symptoms: Impaired consciousness, limb weakness, or numbness following head or neck trauma.

Symptoms Suitable for General Outpatient Consultations

If your symptoms are non-urgent but require timely medical evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing management, please schedule a General Outpatient Visit:

Chronic or frequent migraines and recurrent headaches.

Persistent numbness, tingling, or tremors in the hands, legs, or face.

Progressive muscle weakness or difficulty moving limbs.

Unsteadiness, lightheadedness, or mild dizziness.

Memory loss, cognitive decline, or slow changes in speech, behavior, or personality.

New or changing symptoms in patients currently under treatment for epilepsy.

Consultations or ongoing disease management for chronic neurological conditions (e.g., Parkinson's disease, ALS, intractable neurological diseases).

When in Doubt

If you are unsure whether a symptom requires emergency care or a general clinic appointment, please do not hesitate to contact our medical institution immediately. Because many neurological conditions require rapid decision-making and intervention, we strongly recommend seeking emergency evaluation without delay if you feel anxious or suspect an acute condition.

Number of cases

Number of outpatients: about 27,343/year
Number of inpatient: 16,853 / year

(FY2024 Record)

Operation results

None

List of Doctors

Senior Director, Department of Neurology, Kameda Neurocenter

Toshio FUKUTAKE

Subspeciality
General clinical neurology, neurosymptomatology, headache, cerebrovascular disease, spinal cord disease, Parkinson's disease, cognitive impairment, MRI diagnosis

Department name	Neurology
Medical School	Chiba University
Special Qualifications	Board Certified Member / Supervising Physician of the Japanese Society of Neurology Board Certified Member / Supervising Physician of the Japan Stroke Society Board Certified Member / Supervising Physician of the Japanese Headache Society Board Certified Member of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine, JSIM appointed physician for fellowship training Pysician designated by the Act on the Welfare of Persons with Physical Disabilities (physical disability, speech disorder, mastication impairment, equilibrium disorder)
Education & Career	Mar 1981: Graduated from Chiba University School of Medicine M.D., Ph.D. Formerly Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University Apr 2003: Joined Kameda Medical Center as Chief, Department of Neurology Since 2003: Visiting Lecturer, Chiba University School of Medicine Apr 2021: Clinical Professor, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine Nov 2023: Chief, Department of Neurology, Kameda Neurocenter Oct 2024: Senior Director, Department of Neurology, Kameda Neurocenter 【Published】 "How to Approach and Think About Neurological Symptoms: Recommendations for General Neurology" (2nd Edition) (Igaku-Shoin) "Clinical Neurology Notes on the Spinal Cord" (Miwa Shoten) "Neurological Signs and Symptoms with Color Illustrations" (BUNKODO CO., LTD.) 【Editted】 "Neurological Semiology of the Spine and Spinal Cord for Dynamic Diagnosis" (Miwa Shoten) "Numbness" (Igaku-Shoin)

Deputy Chief, Department of Neurology, Kameda Neurocenter

Hidehiro SHIBAYAMA

Subspeciality
Parkinson's disease and its related diseases, involuntary movement, encephalitis, sleep disorder

Department name	Neurology
Medical School	The University of Tokyo
Special Qualifications	Board Certified Member / Supervising Physician of the Japanese Society of Neurology Board Certified Member of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine M.D., Ph.D.
Education & Career	Mar 1983: Graduated from the University of Tokyo Apr 1983: Misato Kenwa Hospital Oct 1990: M.D., Ph.D., Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo Nov 1990: Misato Kenwa Hospital Nov 1994: Joined Kameda Medical Center as a physician, Department of Neurology Feb 1995: Assistant Chief, Department of Neurology Sep 2001: Deputy Chief, Department of Neurology Nov 2023: Deputy Chief, Department of Neurology, Kameda Neurocenter

Deputy Chief, Department of Neurology, Kameda Neurocenter

Ryoko TAKEUCHI

Subspeciality
neurology

Department name	Neurology
Medical School	Gunma University
Special Qualifications	Board Certified Member of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine Board Certified Member of the Japanese Society of Neurology Completed the Palliative Care Training Workshop for Physicians in Cancer Care
Education & Career	Mar 2004: Graduated from Gunma University School of Medicine Apr 2004: Junior Resident, Ohta General Hospital Foundation Ohta Nishinouchi Hospital Apr 2006: Senior Resident, Department of Neurology, Kameda Medical Center Apr 2010: Staff Physician, Department of Neurology, Brain Research Institute, Niigata University Mar 2016: Graduated from Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences Apr 2016: Joined Kameda Medical Center as Assistant Chief, Department of Neurology Apr 2019: Deputy Chief, Department of Neurology Nov 2023: Deputy Chief, Department of Neurology, Kameda Neurocenter

Assistant Chief, Department of Neurology, Kameda Neurocenter

Kazue TAJIMA

Department name	Neurology
Medical School	Hiroshima University
Special Qualifications	Board Certified Member of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine, Fellow of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine (FJSIM) Board Certified Member / Supervising Physician of the Japanese Society of Neurology
Education & Career	Mar 2006: Graduated from Hiroshima University School of Medicine Apr 2008: Junior Resident, National Hospital Organization Higashihiroshima Medical Center Apr 2010: Department of Neurology, National Hospital Organization Higashihiroshima Medical Center Apr 2013: Joined Kameda Medical Center as Senior Resident, Department of Neurology Apr 2014: Staff Physician, Department of Neurology Sep 2015: Assistant Chief, Department of Neurology Nov 2023: Assistant Chief, Department of Neurology, Kameda Neurocenter