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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Opisthotonos near Gulfport, MS. Of these, 17 are Experienced.

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    17 providers found
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Neurology
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Neurology

      Memorial Physician Clinics Neurosciences – Medical Office Building

      1340 Broad Avenue, Suite 440, 
      Gulfport, MS 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Abha Mishra is a Neurologist in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Mishra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Memory Loss, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and West Syndrome. Dr. Mishra is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine

      Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

      1340 Broad Ave, 
      Gulfport, MS 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Boyd Benefield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Benefield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Benefield is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - Long Beach

      111 N Cleveland Ave, 
      Long Beach, MS 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Amber Mcilwain is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Long Beach, Mississippi. Dr. Mcilwain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Subacute Combined Degeneration, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency. Dr. Mcilwain is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      9344 Three Rivers Rd, 
      Gulfport, MS 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Ozon is a Neurologist in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Ozon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Pain Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Pain Medicine

      Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists LLC

      15476 Dedeaux Rd # B, 
      Gulfport, MS 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Blanchard is a Pain Medicine provider in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Blanchard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine

      Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

      5120 Beatline Rd, Suite B, 
      Long Beach, MS 
       (5.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Valerie Lenox is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, Mississippi. Dr. Lenox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder, Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria, Homocystinuria, and Thyroid Hormone Plasma Membrane Transport Defect. Dr. Lenox is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine

      Centerwell Senior Primary Care Ms PC

      2650 Beach Blvd, Suite 40, 
      Biloxi, MS 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Earl Mahaffey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Biloxi, Mississippi. Dr. Mahaffey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Ethmoiditis. Dr. Mahaffey is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine

      Centerwell Senior Primary Care Ms PC

      12057 Hwy 49, Suite C, 
      Gulfport, MS 
       (6.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mitchell Sanford is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Sanford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine
      12261 Highway 49, Suite 11, 
      Gulfport, MS 
       (6.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nyron Marshall is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Marshall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Marshall is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine

      Exceed Physical Therapy, LLC

      12261 Hwy 49, Suite 1, 
      Gulfport, MS 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rebecca Rose is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Rose has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Rose is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Pain Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Pain Medicine

      Coastal Chronic Pain Services PLLC

      15190 Community Rd Ste 230B, 
      Gulfport, MS 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kent Overmyer is a Pain Medicine provider in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Overmyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Neuralgia, and Cervical Spondylosis.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Anesthesiology
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Anesthesiology

      Gulf Coast Interventional Pain Management Clinic Inc.

      15164 Dedeaux Rd Ste B, 
      Gulfport, MS 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shawn Mei is an Anesthesiologist in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Mei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Cervical Spondylosis.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine

      Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

      118 Menge Ave, 
      Pass Christian, MS 
       (11.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rowe Crowder is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pass Christian, Mississippi. Dr. Crowder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Crowder is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Family Medicine

      Coastal Family Health Center, Inc

      1046 Division St, 
      Biloxi, MS 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Placid Eze is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Biloxi, Mississippi. Dr. Eze is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Lung Metastases, and Hypertension. Dr. Eze is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine

      Biloxi Internal Medicine Clinic PA

      147 Reynoir St, Suite 101, 
      Biloxi, MS 
       (12.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Yashashree Bethala is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Biloxi, Mississippi. Dr. Bethala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Bethala is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Internal Medicine

      Biloxi Internal Medicine Clinic PA

      147 Reynoir St, Suite 101, 
      Biloxi, MS 
       (12.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew Peterson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Biloxi, Mississippi. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, High Cholesterol, Colonoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Peterson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Opisthotonos
      Experienced in Opisthotonos

      North Bay Family Medical Clinic, PA

      15012 Lemoyne Blvd, 
      Biloxi, MS 
       (14.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Shelby is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Biloxi, Mississippi. Dr. Shelby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Opisthotonos. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Shelby is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Gulfport, MS?

      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 Gulfport, MS?

      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 Gulfport, MS?

      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 Gulfport, MS?

      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 Gulfport, MS?

      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 Gulfport, MS?

      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 Gulfport, MS?

      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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