The 20 Best Opisthotonos Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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The 20 Best Opisthotonos Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 237 doctor with experience in Opisthotonos near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 214 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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237 providers found
    Distinguished in Opisthotonos
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Opisthotonos
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    13160 Mindanao Way, Suite 200, 
    Marina Del Rey, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Akash Bajaj is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Bajaj is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Bajaj is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Opisthotonos
    Physiatry
    Distinguished in Opisthotonos
    Physiatry

    Regents Of The University Of California

    1131 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Yang is a Physiatrist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Yang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Cervical Spondylosis.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    2125 Arizona Avenue, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melita Petrossian is a Neurologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Petrossian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Chorea, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Petrossian is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Pain Medicine

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Pain Medicine

    1245 16th St Ste 225, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Hsu is a Pain Medicine provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Experienced in Opisthotonos

    Margaret E Olsen MD Inc

    11600 Wilshire Blvd Ste 406, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenith Paresa is a Physiatrist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Paresa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, and Notalgia Paresthetica.

    Reekesh R. Patel
    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Pain Medicine
    8711 Venice Boulevard, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Reekesh Patel is a Pain Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Concussion, Muscle Spasms, Opisthotonos, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Monica Urgent Care Inc

    524 Colorado Ave, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Dunne is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Dunne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Acute Cystitis, Asthma in Children, and Urethritis.

    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Pain Medicine

    Greater Los Angeles HCS

    11301 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hyung Kim is a Pain Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Muscle Spasms, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Advanced in Opisthotonos

    Office

    300 Medical Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lucas Restrepo is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Restrepo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Stroke, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Pain Medicine
    8711 Venice Boulevard, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Kajbaf is a Pain Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kajbaf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Concussion, Invertebral Disc Disease, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms. Dr. Kajbaf is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Opisthotonos
    Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Opisthotonos
    Pain Medicine

    Beverly Wilshire Aesthetics

    9100 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Behnoush Zarrini is a Pain Medicine provider in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Zarrini is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Cervical Spondylosis, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

    Solomon Rojhani
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Experienced in Opisthotonos

    California Sports And Spine Center

    4477 W 118th Street, Ste 500, 
    Hawthorne, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Solomon Rojhani is a Physiatrist in Hawthorne, California. Dr. Rojhani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disk, Concussion, and Neuralgia. Dr. Rojhani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    901 Wilshire Boulevard, Floor 3, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ted Hak is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Alopecia Areata. Dr. Hak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    901 Wilshire Boulevard, Floor 2, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Janice Miyakawa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Miyakawa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Santa Monica Urgent Care Inc

    524 Colorado Ave, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nazanin Parsaei is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Parsaei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Thrush, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Pustules.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Santa Monica Medical Offices

    1450 10th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anita Aynehchi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Aynehchi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Acne, Bulimia, Vaginal Cysts, and Vaginal Dryness. Dr. Aynehchi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Monica Medical Offices

    1450 10th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Saccone is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Saccone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Scabies, Ethmoiditis, Costochondritis, and Tietz Syndrome.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    2701 Ocean Park Boulevard, Suite 118, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Sarachek is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sarachek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Herpetic Stomatitis, Oral Herpes, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms. Dr. Sarachek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Experienced in Opisthotonos

    Russ T Shimizu M.D. Inc.

    2811 Wilshire Blvd Ste 550, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Russ Shimizu is a Neurologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Shimizu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Experienced in Opisthotonos

    UC Regents UCLA Dept Of Med PR

    1801 Wilshire Blvd # 100, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Martina Wiedau is a Neurologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Wiedau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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