The 20 Best Opisthotonos Doctors Near Me in Boston, MA

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The 20 Best Opisthotonos Doctors near Boston, MA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 161 doctor with experience in Opisthotonos near Boston, MA. Of these, 134 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Opisthotonos
    Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Opisthotonos
    Pain Medicine

    Carlos Fernandez-Del Castillo MD

    15 Parkman St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lucy Chen is a Pain Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Facet Joint Syndrome, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

    Distinguished in Opisthotonos
    Physiatry
    Distinguished in Opisthotonos
    Physiatry

    Office

    300 1st Ave, 
    Charlestown, MA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lowry is a Physiatrist in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Dr. Lowry is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Opisthotonos, Spasticity, and Paraplegia.

    Distinguished in Opisthotonos
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Distinguished in Opisthotonos
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

    300 1st Ave, 
    Charlestown, MA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Hanak is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Dr. Hanak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Spasticity, and Post Polio Syndrome.

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    Distinguished in Opisthotonos
    Distinguished in Opisthotonos

    Office

    300 1st Ave, 
    Charlestown, MA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Frankel is a Physiatrist in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Dr. Frankel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Cerebral Palsy, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms.

    Ursela Baber
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Experienced in Opisthotonos

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Neurology Department, 330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ursela Baber is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Baber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Encephalitis, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Courtney E. Mcilduff
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Experienced in Opisthotonos

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, East/Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Courtney Mcilduff is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mcilduff has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Peripheral Neuropathy, and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.

    Pushpa Narayanaswami
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Experienced in Opisthotonos

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, East/Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Tamil

    Pushpa Narayanaswami is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Narayanaswami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Polymyositis, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, and Thymectomy.

    Shabbir H. Merchant
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Experienced in Opisthotonos

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi, Marathi
    Offers Telehealth

    Shabbir Merchant is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Merchant 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 Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Parkinson's Disease.

    John B. Piecyk
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Experienced in Opisthotonos

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Piecyk is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Piecyk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, and Opisthotonos.

    Anthony C. Lee
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Experienced in Opisthotonos

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    1 Brookline Place, Suite 105, 
    Brookline, MA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Lee is a Physiatrist in Brookline, Massachusetts. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Tendinitis, and Opisthotonos. He is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation.

    Jatinder S. Gill
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Anesthesiology

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    1 Brookline Place, Suite 105, 
    Brookline, MA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi

    Jatinder Gill is an Anesthesiologist in Brookline, Massachusetts. Dr. Gill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Opisthotonos
    Physiatry

    Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rina Bloch is a Physiatrist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bloch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, Contracture Deformity, and Cerebral Palsy.

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

    Atrius Health

    40 Holland St, 
    Somerville, MA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Hanaway is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Somerville, Massachusetts. Dr. Hanaway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Rectocele, and Myotonia Congenita.

    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Pain Medicine

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shihab Ahmed is a Pain Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Sciatica.

    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Pain Medicine

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Brenner is a Pain Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Brenner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Spinal Stenosis.

    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Palliative Medicine
    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Palliative Medicine

    Carlos Fernandez-Del Castillo MD

    15 Parkman St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mihir Kamdar is a Palliative Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kamdar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Neuralgia.

    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Online Care Network II PC

    75 State St Fl 26, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Doris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Doris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Family Medicine

    Online Care Network II PC

    75 State St Fl 26, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Hornedo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hornedo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Advanced in Opisthotonos

    Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

    300 1st Ave, 
    Charlestown, MA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Mazwi is a Physiatrist in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Dr. Mazwi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Advanced in Opisthotonos
    Advanced in Opisthotonos

    Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

    300 1st Ave, 
    Charlestown, MA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randie Black is a Physiatrist in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Dr. Black is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Stroke.

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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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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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