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    MediFind found 402 doctor with experience in Opisthotonos near South Gate, CA. Of these, 368 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    402 providers found
      Distinguished in Opisthotonos
      Distinguished in Opisthotonos

      William F Taylor MD

      16660 Paramount Blvd Ste 101, 
      Paramount, CA 
       (4.7 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.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine

      Family Health Care Centers Of Greater Los Angeles

      Bell Gardens, CA 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vladimir Samonte is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bell Gardens, California. Dr. Samonte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine

      De Novo Health Care

      803 E Rosecrans Ave, 
      Compton, CA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Asdghig Daderian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Compton, California. Dr. Daderian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      8706 Imperial Highway, 
      Downey, CA 
       (4.7 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.

      Advanced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Advanced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      7136 Pacific Blvd, Suite 225, 
      Huntington Park, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rumi Lakha is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Huntington Park, California. Dr. Lakha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are H1N1 Influenza, Flu, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms.

      Advanced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      6526 Rugby Ave, 
      Huntington Park, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tahani Soliman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntington Park, California. Dr. Soliman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Togaviridae Disease, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms.

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

      Ame Medical Group Inc

      11938 Paramount Blvd, 
      Downey, CA 
       (4.1 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.

      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 
       (5.4 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.

      Advanced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine

      Via Care Community Health Center

      4755 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (6.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Victor Ruiz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ruiz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Adenoidectomy.

      Distinguished in Opisthotonos
      Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
      Distinguished in Opisthotonos
      Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
      13160 Mindanao Way, Suite 200, 
      Marina Del Rey, CA 
       (13.0 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.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine

      Dennis J Sanchez MD A Professional Corp

      3529 Firestone Blvd, 
      South Gate, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dennis Sanchez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Gate, California. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine

      Narciso M Azurin MD Inc

      4075 Tweedy Blvd, 
      South Gate, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Narciso Azurin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Gate, California. Dr. Azurin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      General Practice
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      General Practice
      4149 Tweedy Boulevard, Ste B, 
      South Gate, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Celerina Medina is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in South Gate, California. Dr. Medina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos and Muscle Spasms.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Pediatrics | General Practice
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Pediatrics | General Practice

      Luis A. Galdamez, MD Inc.

      2955 E Florence Ave, 
      Huntington Park, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Violeta Galdamez is a primary care provider, a Pediatrics specialist and a General Practice provider in Huntington Park, California. Dr. Galdamez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Fumarase Deficiency, Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis, and Erdheim-Chester Disease.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine

      Cudahy Medical Offices

      7825 Atlantic Ave, 
      Cudahy, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      8627 Atlantic Ave # 1, 
      South Gate, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Susana Sandoval is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Gate, California. Dr. Sandoval is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      8627 Atlantic Ave, 
      South Gate, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lien Trinh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Gate, California. Dr. Trinh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Tension Headache.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      8627 Atlantic Ave, 
      South Gate, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Pediatrics | General Practice
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Pediatrics | General Practice
      3559 Gage Ave, 
      Bell, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ana Rodas is a primary care provider, a Pediatrics specialist and a General Practice provider in Bell, California. Dr. Rodas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Tonsillitis, Obesity in Children, Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, and Food Allergy.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      6901 Atlantic Ave, 
      Cudahy, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sharareh Shabafrooz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cudahy, California. Dr. Shabafrooz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

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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 South Gate, 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 South Gate, 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 South Gate, 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 South Gate, 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 South Gate, 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 South Gate, 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 South Gate, 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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