The 20 Best Stiff Person Syndrome Doctors in North Korea

Find the Top Stiff Person Syndrome Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Stiff Person Syndrome near North Korea. Of these, 27 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Marius Ringelstein
    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Marius Ringelstein
    Department Of Neurology And Biometric Research Branch, 
    Goyang, KR 

    Marius Ringelstein practices in Goyang, Republic of Korea. Mr. Ringelstein 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, Susac Syndrome, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Han-joon C. Kim
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Han-joon C. Kim
    Seoul, KR 

    Han-joon Kim practices in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Kim is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Multiple System Atrophy, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Maria I. Leite
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Maria I. Leite
    Department Of Neurology And Biometric Research Branch, 
    Goyang, KR 

    Maria Leite practices in Goyang, Republic of Korea. Ms. Leite is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, Myasthenia Gravis, and Thymectomy.

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    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Jae-han Bae
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Jae-han Bae
    Seoul, KR 

    Jae-han Bae practices in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Bae is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Stiff Person Syndrome, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    In H. Jeong
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    In H. Jeong
    Busan, KR 

    In Jeong practices in Busan, Republic of Korea. Jeong is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, X-Linked Hypophosphatemia, and Hypophosphatemia.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Jae Y. Joo
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Jae Y. Joo
    Uijeongbu-si, KR 

    Jae Joo practices in Uijeongbu-si, Republic of Korea. Joo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Stiff Person Syndrome, Hereditary Hyperekplexia, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Hye L. Lee
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Hye L. Lee
    Seoul, KR 

    Hye Lee practices in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Ms. Lee is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, Precocious Puberty, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Yoonju Lee
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Yoonju Lee
    Seoul, KR 

    Yoonju Lee practices in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Lee is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Stiff Person Syndrome, Hereditary Hyperekplexia, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Sangkyoon Hong
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Sangkyoon Hong
    Anyang, KR 

    Sangkyoon Hong practices in Anyang, Republic of Korea. Hong is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Beta-Propeller Protein-Associated Neurodegeneration, Stiff Person Syndrome, Hereditary Hyperekplexia, and Small for Gestational Age.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Sang-soo Lee
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Sang-soo Lee
    Cheongju-si, KR 

    Sang-soo Lee practices in Cheongju-si, Republic of Korea. Lee is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, Stiff Person Syndrome, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Hye J. Cho
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Hye J. Cho
    Suwon, KR 

    Hye Cho practices in Suwon, Republic of Korea. Ms. Cho is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome), Hereditary Hyperekplexia, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Sung-taek Park
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Sung-taek Park
    Seoul, KR 

    Sung-taek Park practices in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Park is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Ectopic Pregnancy, Stiff Person Syndrome, Hereditary Hyperekplexia, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Byeol A. Yoon
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Byeol A. Yoon
    Busan, KR 

    Byeol Yoon practices in Busan, Republic of Korea. Yoon is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Stiff Person Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Strabismus.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Hae-bong Jeong
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Hae-bong Jeong
    Seoul, KR 

    Hae-bong Jeong practices in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Jeong is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stiff Person Syndrome, Hereditary Hyperekplexia, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Su J. Chung
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Su J. Chung
    Goyang, KR 

    Su Chung practices in Goyang, Republic of Korea. Ms. Chung is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Gastric Lymphoma, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Seong H. Jeong
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Seong H. Jeong
    Seoul, KR 

    Seong Jeong practices in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Jeong is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Phil H. Lee
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Phil H. Lee
    Seoul, KR 

    Phil Lee practices in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Mr. Lee is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Han S. Lee
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Han S. Lee
    Cheonan, KR 

    Han Lee practices in Cheonan, Republic of Korea. Lee is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Leukocytosis, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Meningitis, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Du H. Kim
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Du H. Kim
    Daegu, KR 

    Du Kim practices in Daegu, Republic of Korea. Mr. Kim is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Herniated Disk, and Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Nan Y. Kim
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Nan Y. Kim
    Anyang, KR 

    Nan Kim practices in Anyang, Republic of Korea. Ms. Kim is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Small for Gestational Age, Gout, High Cholesterol, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Osteotomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Korea?

    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 Korea?

    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 Korea?

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    How does MediFind rank Stiff Person Syndrome doctors in North Korea?

    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 Korea?

    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 Korea?

    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 Korea?

    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 Korea?

    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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