The 20 Best Opisthotonos Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 77 doctor with experience in Opisthotonos near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 73 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Advanced in Opisthotonos

    Thomas H. Gibson PH.D. A Psychological Corporation

    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 427, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roger Kasendorf is a Physiatrist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kasendorf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Opioid Use Disorder, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Ryan Dominguez, MD, A Signaturemd Physician

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 810, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    G Dominguez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Dominguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Avian Influenza, Shingles, and Tracheitis.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Internal Medicine

    Uc San Diego Health La Jolla-Blood Drawing Lab

    8939 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste 110, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1, Hypercalcemia, and Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.

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    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Monica Perlman MD Inc

    7855 Ivanhoe Ave Ste 110, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Canelo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Canelo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Pain Medicine

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Furnish is a Pain Medicine provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Furnish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Pudendal Neuralgia, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Gross is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Vulvodynia, Lichen Sclerosus, Female Genital Sores, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Internal Medicine

    Michelle Liske MD Inc.

    4340 Genesee Ave Ste 207, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Liske is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Liske is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    De Anza View Pharmacy

    3737 Moraga Ave Ste B103, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Center For Neurological Study

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 320, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamie Switzer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Switzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Oral Herpes, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Acute Cystitis.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Center For Neurological Study

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 320, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rhodaline Tootell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Tootell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Insomnia, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Experienced in Opisthotonos

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Alexander is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Alexander 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 Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Migraine, Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency, and Shapiro Syndrome.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Uc San Diego Health La Jolla-Women's Pelvic Medicine

    4520 Executive Dr Ste 360, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Emily Lukacz is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Lukacz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Point Loma Medical Offices

    3250 Fordham St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Heidi Brown is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, and Encopresis. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Point Loma Medical Offices

    3250 Fordham St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kimberly Ferrante is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Ferrante is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Vulvovaginitis, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Ferrante is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Obstetrics And Gynecology Surgical Associates Of San Diego Medical Gro

    7695 Cardinal Ct Ste 240, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimia Menhaji is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Menhaji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, and Vulvovaginitis.

    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

    9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristopher Carter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Carter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Costochondritis, and Tietz Syndrome. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Metro Family Physicians Medical Group Inc.

    5030 Camino De La Siesta Ste 204, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanas Sadrieh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Sadrieh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Alopecia Areata, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Office

    9333 Genesee Ave Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Allison Lynch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lynch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Alopecia Areata, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Pain Medicine

    The S.P.O.R.T. Institute Medical Group Inc.

    7525 Linda Vista Rd Ste C, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Smith is a Pain Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Genesee Medical Group Inc.

    7830 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Dysart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Dysart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Shingles.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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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