The 20 Best Stiff Person Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Alabama, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Stiff Person Syndrome near Alabama, US. Of these, 21 are Experienced.

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21 providers found
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Office

    1720 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eroboghene Ubogu is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Ubogu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Mitochondrial Complex 2 Deficiency, and Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Hematology And Oncology Associates Of Alabama LLC

    901 Leighton Ave Ste 402, 
    Anniston, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharman Sanders is a Neurologist in Anniston, Alabama. Dr. Sanders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Seizures, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Essential Tremor.

    Bardya Naeini
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Florence Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr LLC

    2107 Cloyd Blvd, 
    Florence, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bardya Naeini is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Florence, Alabama. Dr. Naeini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Insomnia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Alzheimer's Disease, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Office

    1720 2nd Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Meador is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Meador has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Transverse Myelitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Neurology Consultants Of Tuscaloosa PC

    100 Rice Mine Road Loop Ste 301, 
    Tuscaloosa, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Patton is a Neurologist in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Patton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Migraine, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Essential Tremor.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    CCI Pharmacy

    3601 Cci Dr NW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Mathews is an Oncologist in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Mathews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Huntsville Reproductive Medicine P.C.

    185 Chateau Dr SW Ste 301, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Hitchcock is a Neurologist in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Hitchcock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Migraine, Essential Tremor, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurology

    Huntsville Reproductive Medicine P.C.

    185 Chateau Dr SW Ste 301, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Greer is a Neurologist in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Greer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Secondary Parkinsonism, Memory Loss, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Office

    2346 W Main St Ste 3, 
    Dothan, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Labanowski is a Neurologist in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Labanowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Talene Yacoubian is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Yacoubian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Thalamotomy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Sleep Medicine

    Tricity Neurology

    200 Battle St E, 
    Talladega, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fazal Rahim is a Sleep Medicine provider in Talladega, Alabama. Dr. Rahim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurology

    Neurology Consultants Of Huntsville PC

    2317 Memorial Pkwy SW Ste 300, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David White is a Neurologist in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, Memory Loss, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hassan Fathallah is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Fathallah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Gliosarcoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Glioblastoma.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Premiere Internal Medicine Associates PC

    420 Lowell Dr SE Ste 302, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zia Hassan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Cullman Regional Medical Center

    1912 AL Highway 157, 
    Cullman, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Siddiqi is a Neurologist in Cullman, Alabama. Dr. Siddiqi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Dysgraphia, Tension Headache, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Grandview Medical Group Neurology Grandview Physicians Plaza

    3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 600, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kyle Hudgens is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hudgens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, Essential Tremor, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    CCI Pharmacy

    3601 Cci Dr NW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Mcgee is an Oncologist in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Mcgee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    North Central Neurology Associates PC

    1809 Kress St, 
    Cullman, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Laganke is a Neurologist in Cullman, Alabama. Dr. Laganke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Office

    1201 11th Ave S Fl 4, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Benesh is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Benesh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Transverse Myelitis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nan Jiang is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Jiang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Myasthenia Gravis, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

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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 Alabama, US?

    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 Alabama, US?

    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 Stiff Person Syndrome doctors in Alabama, US?

    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 Alabama, US?

    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 Alabama, US?

    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 Alabama, US?

    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 Alabama, US?

    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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