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    MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Stiff Person Syndrome near North Rhine-Westphalia, DE. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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      Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Simon Faissner
      Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Simon Faissner
      St. Josef Hospital, 
      Bochum, NW, DE 

      Simon Faissner practices in Bochum, Germany. Mr. Faissner is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), CACH Syndrome, and Transverse Myelitis.

      Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Ralf Gold
      Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Ralf Gold
      St. Josef Hospital, 
      Bochum, NW, DE 

      Ralf Gold practices in Bochum, Germany. Mr. Gold is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), CACH Syndrome, Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Thrombectomy.

      Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Jeremias Motte
      Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Jeremias Motte
      St. Josef Hospital, 
      Bochum, NW, DE 

      Jeremias Motte practices in Bochum, Germany. Mr. Motte is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, Stiff Person Syndrome, and Lambert-Eaton Syndrome.

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      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Marie Madlener
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Marie Madlener
      Kerpener Str. 62, 
      Koeln, NW, DE 

      Marie Madlener practices in Koeln, Germany. Ms. Madlener is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Encephalitis, Status Epilepticus, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Ilya Ayzenberg
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Ilya Ayzenberg
      St. Josef Hospital, 
      Bochum, NW, DE 

      Ilya Ayzenberg practices in Bochum, Germany. Mr. Ayzenberg is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Roland Schroers
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Roland Schroers
      St. Josef Hospital, 
      Bochum, NW, DE 

      Roland Schroers practices in Bochum, Germany. Mr. Schroers is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are B-Cell Lymphoma, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Stiff Person Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Melissa Sgodzai
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Melissa Sgodzai
      St. Josef Hospital, 
      Bochum, NW, DE 

      Melissa Sgodzai practices in Bochum, Germany. Ms. Sgodzai is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Stiff Person Syndrome.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Christine Strippel
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Christine Strippel
      Muenster, NW, DE 

      Christine Strippel practices in Muenster, Germany. Ms. Strippel is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and Stiff Person Syndrome.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Til Menge
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Til Menge
      Duesseldorf, NW, DE 

      Til Menge practices in Duesseldorf, Germany. Menge is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Hereditary Hyperekplexia, and Encephalitis.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Michael P. Malter
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Michael P. Malter
      Kerpener Str. 62, 
      Koeln, NW, DE 

      Michael Malter practices in Koeln, Germany. Mr. Malter is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Status Epilepticus, Seizures, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Andrea Tannapfel
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Andrea Tannapfel
      St. Josef Hospital, 
      Bochum, NW, DE 

      Andrea Tannapfel practices in Bochum, Germany. Tannapfel is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Anke C. Schick-Reinacher
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Anke C. Schick-Reinacher
      St. Josef Hospital, 
      Bochum, NW, DE 

      Anke Schick-Reinacher practices in Bochum, Germany. Ms. Schick-Reinacher is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Carsten Lukas
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Carsten Lukas
      St. Josef Hospital, 
      Bochum, NW, DE 

      Carsten Lukas practices in Bochum, Germany. Mr. Lukas is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Thrombectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Jana K. Hackert
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Jana K. Hackert
      Essen, NW, DE 

      Jana Hackert practices in Essen, Germany. Ms. Hackert is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Arachnoiditis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and Stiff Person Syndrome.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Angelika Derksen
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Angelika Derksen
      Duesseldorf, NW, DE 

      Angelika Derksen practices in Duesseldorf, Germany. Ms. Derksen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome and Mononeuritis Multiplex.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Rudiger J. Seitz
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Rudiger J. Seitz
      Duesseldorf, NW, DE 

      Rudiger Seitz practices in Duesseldorf, Germany. Seitz is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Stroke, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Stiff Person Syndrome, and Hydrocephalus.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Christiane Gold-Schneider
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Christiane Gold-Schneider
      St. Josef Hospital, 
      Bochum, NW, DE 

      Christiane Gold-Schneider practices in Bochum, Germany. Ms. Gold-Schneider is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Thrombectomy, and Thymectomy.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Ingo Kleiter
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Ingo Kleiter
      St. Josef Hospital, 
      Bochum, NW, DE 

      Ingo Kleiter practices in Bochum, Germany. Mr. Kleiter is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Thomas Mika
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Thomas Mika
      St. Josef Hospital, 
      Bochum, NW, DE 

      Thomas Mika practices in Bochum, Germany. Mr. Mika is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Stiff Person Syndrome, Hereditary Hyperekplexia, Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Athina-maria Aloizou
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Athina-maria Aloizou
      St. Josef Hospital, 
      Bochum, NW, DE 

      Athina-maria Aloizou practices in Bochum, Germany. Aloizou is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Transient Global Amnesia, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Thrombectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Stiff Person Syndrome?

      Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is a rare, progressive syndrome that affects the nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms may include extreme muscle stiffness, rigidity and painful spasms in the trunk and limbs, severely impairing mobility. Spasms can generate enough force to fracture bone. People with SPS often have heightened sensitivity to noise, sudden movements, and emotional distress, which can set off muscle spasms. Persistent symptoms can lead to abnormal posturing of the spine, such as being hunched over. The syndrome affects twice as many women as men. SPS is caused by increased muscle activity due to decreased inhibition of the central nervous system. It is thought to have an autoimmune component and is often associated with diabetes, as well as other autoimmune diseases such as thyroiditis, vitiligo, and pernicious anemia. It may be diagnosed after having various tests including blood tests (such as for glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) antibodies which is elevated in about 2 in 3 people with SPS), a lumbar puncture, and electromyography.

      When should I see a Stiff Person Syndrome doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

      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 a Stiff Person Syndrome doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

      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 do I find the best Stiff Person Syndrome doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

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      How does MediFind rank Stiff Person Syndrome doctors in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

      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 Stiff Person Syndrome doctors in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

      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 a Stiff Person Syndrome doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

      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 Stiff Person Syndrome doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Stiff Person Syndrome 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 a Stiff Person Syndrome doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

      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 Stiff Person Syndrome 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 Stiff Person Syndrome 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 Stiff Person Syndrome doctors in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Stiff Person Syndrome 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 a Stiff Person Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Stiff Person Syndrome 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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