Dr. Hideyuki Akaza

Dr. Hideyuki Akaza, MD, PhD

Dr. Hideyuki Akaza is a urologist and former professor at the University of Tsukuba, Japan. He is known for urologic oncology.

Professor Akaza is a Japanese urologic oncologist who graduated from the University of Tokyo and later served as professor at the University of Tsukuba, where he also directed the hospital’s comprehensive cancer centre. He has led Asia-Pacific cooperation in urologic cancer research, including as president of the Asia Pacific Society of Uro-Oncology.

About Dr. Hideyuki Akaza – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Hideyuki Akaza, MD, PhD
• Credentials: MD, PhD
• Specialty: Urology
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Urologic oncology; prostate and bladder cancer; Asia-Pacific cancer research
• Current Role: Former Professor, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba; former director of the hospital’s comprehensive cancer centre
• Years in Practice: Medical graduate of 1973 (University of Tokyo)
• Languages: Japanese and English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: No current patient clinic was found in public listings; he is best known today for academic and research leadership
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: University of Tsukuba
• Address: No current clinic address published; academic records list the University of Tsukuba (Tsukuba, Ibaraki)
• Phone: Being confirmed; use the contact details on the official website
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: Official University of Tsukuba website
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Hideyuki Akaza:

• Prostate cancer
• Bladder cancer (including intravesical therapy research)
• Kidney cancer
• Hormone therapy in prostate cancer

Education and training:

• Medical Degree: University of Tokyo (graduated 1973)
• Doctoral Degree: Doctor of Medical Science (医学博士), University of Tokyo

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialty: Urology (Japanese specialist qualification)
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare physician register
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: University of Tsukuba (former professor); University of Tokyo (alumnus and earlier faculty career)

Insurance

Hospital care in Japan is covered by the national health insurance system with patient co-payment. International patients should contact the hospital’s international office.

Fees

Consultation fees are not published on the public profiles reviewed. Ask the hospital or clinic for current fees, accepted payment methods and the cancellation policy.

Professional Information

• President of the Asia Pacific Society of Uro-Oncology and of the 20th Asia Pacific Cancer Conference
• Member of the Japanese Urological Association and the Japan Society of Clinical Oncology
• Hundreds of journal publications listed on researchmap

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• researchmap profile (researchmap.jp), updated December 2024, checked October 1, 2026
• Wikipedia summary of career, checked October 1, 2026
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Hideyuki Akaza known for?

Dr. Hideyuki Akaza is known for urologic oncology.

Where does Dr. Hideyuki Akaza practice?

He practices and former professor at the University of Tsukuba, Japan.

What conditions does Dr. Hideyuki Akaza treat?

He focuses on prostate, bladder and kidney cancer, mainly through research and academic work today.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Hideyuki Akaza?

No current public clinic was found for Professor Akaza. Use the Book An Appointment button to send an enquiry, and Find MD Health will direct you to a suitable urologic oncology service.

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