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    MediFind found 353 doctor with experience in Opisthotonos near Bellflower, CA. Of these, 328 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    353 providers found
      Distinguished in Opisthotonos
      Distinguished in Opisthotonos

      William F Taylor MD

      16660 Paramount Blvd Ste 101, 
      Paramount, CA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ziyad Ayyoub is a Physiatrist in Paramount, California. Dr. Ayyoub is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Athetosis.

      Distinguished in Opisthotonos
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine
      Distinguished in Opisthotonos
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine

      Ajay Patel MD A Professional Medical Corporation

      10441 Lakewood Blvd, Suite E, 
      Downey, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ajay Patel is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Downey, California. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Herniated Disk, and Cervical Spondylosis.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine

      Via Care Community Health Center

      10230 Artesia Blvd, Ste 207, 
      Bellflower, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sanat Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

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      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      8706 Imperial Highway, 
      Downey, CA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Sheppard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Sheppard has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Sheppard is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine

      Family Health Care Centers Of Greater Los Angeles

      11949 E. 215th St, 
      Hawaiian Gardens, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stefan Reynoso is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hawaiian Gardens, California. Dr. Reynoso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Otitis, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, and Cellulitis.

      Edwin M. Mangune
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      9604 Artesia Blvd, Suite 102, 
      Bellflower, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Edwin Mangune is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Mangune is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children.

      Advanced in Opisthotonos
      General Practice
      Advanced in Opisthotonos
      General Practice
      9400 Rosecrans Ave, 
      Bellflower, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rajendra Sheth is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Bellflower, California. Dr. Sheth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Obesity, and Tonsillitis.

      Advanced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Advanced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Ame Medical Group Inc

      11938 Paramount Blvd, 
      Downey, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ryan Barlow is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Downey, California. Dr. Barlow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Common Cold, Cellulitis, and Otitis.

      Karen T. Dix
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine

      ProHealth Partners Medical Group

      911 E San Antonio Dr, Ste 1, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Karen Dix is a Family Doctor serving the Long Beach area for more than 25 years.Dr. Karen Dix is a Family Doctor serving the Long Beach area for more than 25 years. Dr. Dix is experienced in Alzheimer's Disease, Osteoporosis/Osteoarthritis and Hypertension. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the California Academy of Family Physicians and the Disaster Medical Assistance Team. Dr. Dix was awarded the Physician Recognition Award, the Award of Appreciation from Fullerton College and the Certificate of Achievement from HealthCare Partners. Dr. Dix is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and High Cholesterol.

      Distinguished in Opisthotonos
      Pain Medicine | Neurology
      Distinguished in Opisthotonos
      Pain Medicine | Neurology

      Healthpointe Medical Group, Inc.

      16702 Valley View Ave, 
      La Mirada, CA 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Saeed Nick is a Pain Medicine specialist and a Neurologist in La Mirada, California. Dr. Nick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Opisthotonos, Concussion, and Delirium.

      Roger M. Samawi
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine

      ProHealth Partners Medical Group

      1045 Atlantic Ave, Ste 1019, 
      Long Beach, CA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      There is no greater reward in life than knowing that I made a difference in the lives of my patients. I believe the first step in having quality care is to focus on developing a trustworthy partnership. I want my patients to be comfortable with me, and I encourage them to ask questions. I want to educate my patients on their ongoing treatment, and empower them to take an active role in their physical, mental and emotional well being. Dr. Samawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Vitamin D Deficiency, Asthma in Children, and Asthma.

      Advanced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine

      Pih Health Physicians

      15733 Whittier Blvd, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Eshaghian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Eshaghian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Otitis, and Tracheitis.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine

      Bellflower Medical Offices - Mob 1

      9400 E Rosecrans Avenue, 
      Bellflower, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Gavino is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Gavino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Chronic Pain, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Gavino is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine

      Community Medicine Inc

      8800 Alondra Blvd, Suite C, 
      Bellflower, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shehnaz Habib is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Habib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      General Practice
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      General Practice
      4318 South St, 
      Lakewood, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dorina Castelo is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Lakewood, California. Dr. Castelo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Diphtheria, Otitis Media with Effusion, Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess, and Vertigo.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine
      14359 Pioneer Blvd, Suite A, 
      Norwalk, CA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Surekha Mishal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norwalk, California. Dr. Mishal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Tracheitis, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine

      Prohealth Partners, A Medical Group

      5750 Downey Ave, Suite 100, 
      Lakewood, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mansoor Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Opisthotonos.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine

      Prohealth Partners, A Medical Group

      5750 Downey Ave, Suite 100, 
      Lakewood, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Cherie Garcia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Pediatrics | Family Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Pediatrics | Family Medicine

      Para Latino Medical Center Inc

      15717 Paramount Blvd, 
      Paramount, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Yolanda Zapanta-Novero is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Family Medicine in Paramount, California. Dr. Zapanta-Novero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Otitis Media with Effusion, Glycine Encephalopathy, X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Disease, and Viral Pharyngitis.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine

      Kaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices

      9449 Imperial Highway, 
      Downey, CA 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joseph Langub is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Langub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Asthma, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Langub is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Opisthotonos?

      Opisthotonos is a condition in which a person holds their body in an abnormal position. The person is usually rigid and arches their back, with their head thrown backward. If a person with opisthotonos lies on their back, only the back of their head and heels touch the surface they are on.

      When should I see an Opisthotonos doctor near Bellflower, CA?

      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 an Opisthotonos doctor near Bellflower, CA?

      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 does MediFind rank Opisthotonos doctors near Bellflower, CA?

      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 Opisthotonos doctors near Bellflower, CA?

      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 an Opisthotonos doctor near Bellflower, CA?

      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 Opisthotonos doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Opisthotonos 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 an Opisthotonos doctor near Bellflower, CA?

      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 Opisthotonos 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 Opisthotonos 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 Opisthotonos doctors near Bellflower, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Opisthotonos 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 an Opisthotonos doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Opisthotonos 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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