The 20 Best Opisthotonos Doctors Near Me in aptos, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Opisthotonos near aptos, CA. Of these, 23 are Experienced.

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23 providers found
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Internal Medicine

    PAMF - Aptos

    7600 Old Dominion Ct, 
    Aptos, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Victoria Kaufmann is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Aptos, California. Dr. Kaufmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Scoliosis, Oral Herpes, and Insomnia. Dr. Kaufmann is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified and Internal Medicine. Dr. Kaufmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Capitola, CA

    528 Capitola Ave, 
    Capitola, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Capitola, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Chen is board certified in Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Referral may be required

    PAMF - Neurology

    1661 Soquel Dr, Ste D, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Markert is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Markert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, VEXAS Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Polymyositis. Dr. Markert is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Epilepsy), Neurology Epilepsy, and Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Markert is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Referral required

    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 140, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Yu is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Cerebral Palsy, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Yu is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Physical Med & Rehab (Sub: Brain Injury Medicine). Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Referral may be required

    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 140, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Ryan is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Paraplegia, Scoliosis, and Invertebral Disc Disease. Dr. Ryan is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Ryan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Dignity Health Medical Foundation

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 400, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thanh Vu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Vu is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Vu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    OBGYN - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    1505 Soquel Dr, Suite 1, 5A & 7, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sienna Titen is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Titen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endometriosis, Lichen Sclerosus, Rectocele, Bowenoid Papulosis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Titen is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Titen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Anne Howard Physical Therapy Inc. A Professional Corporation

    7539 Soquel Dr, 
    Aptos, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Ellis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Aptos, California. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Central Pain Syndrome, Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, Scoliosis, and Tietz Syndrome.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Office

    4700 Soquel Dr, 
    Soquel, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Greek, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shalini Vaid is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Soquel, California. Dr. Vaid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Bronchitis, Macroamylasemia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Vaid is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Live Oak Health Center

    1510 Capitola Rd, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salla Hennessy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hennessy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Use Disorder, Cleft Tongue, Chronic Pain, and Insomnia.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Santa Cruz Women's Heatlh Center

    250 Locust St, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Casey Kirkhart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Kirkhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Vertigo. Dr. Kirkhart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Internal Medicine

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation - El Rancho Clinic

    2980 El Rancho Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ivette Ortega is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Ortega is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension. Dr. Ortega is board certified in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Orthopedics & Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    2018 Mission St, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jackson Nagle is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Nagle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Vitamin D Deficiency, Hereditary Spherocytosis, and Opioid Use Disorder. Dr. Nagle is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Nagle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Watsonville, CA

    575 Auto Center Dr, 
    Watsonville, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Weber is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Weber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Weber is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Weber is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Santa Cruz Center Urgent Care

    2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 2, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Hill is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Shingles, Acute Cystitis, and Vertigo. Dr. Hill is board certified in Not ABMS Specialty.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Santa Cruz Women's Heatlh Center

    250 Locust St, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wendy Sickels is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Sickels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Dominican Medical Foundations Mission St.

    2018 Mission St, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Smythe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Smythe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His clinical expertise encompasses Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Office

    29 Bishop St Ste A, 
    Royal Oaks, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pablo Marchevsky is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Royal Oaks, California. Dr. Marchevsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Anemia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Salud Para La Gente

    204 E Beach St, 
    Watsonville, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Flavio Cornejo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Cornejo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Cirrhosis. Dr. Cornejo is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Cornejo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Internal Medicine

    Salud Para La Gente

    204 E Beach St, 
    Watsonville, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mai-khanh Bui is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Bui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Togaviridae Disease, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Bui is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Bui is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 aptos, 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 aptos, 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 aptos, 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 aptos, 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 aptos, 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 aptos, 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 aptos, 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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