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    MediFind found 173 doctor with experience in Stiff Person Syndrome near California, US. Of these, 159 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    173 providers found
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology | Neuroradiology
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology | Neuroradiology

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Experience:
      46+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Safwan Jaradeh is a Neurologist and a Neuroradiologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Jaradeh has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Dysautonomia, Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, and Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Dunn is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Dunn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology

      West Coast Neurology

      1015 N 1st Ave, Suite A, 
      Arcadia, CA 
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Lise Phan is a Neurologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Phan has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Migraine, Tension Headache, and Memory Loss. Dr. Phan is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephanie Lessig is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Lessig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

      4860 Y St, 
      Sacramento, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Snider is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Snider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Snider is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology | Allergy and Immunology | Hematology
      Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology | Allergy and Immunology | Hematology
      10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Burt is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Allergy and Immunologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Burt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Stiff Person Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      West Coast Neurology

      1015 North First Ave, 
      Arcadia, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kenneth Wogensen is a Neurologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Wogensen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Primary Familial Brain Calcification, and Cerebelloolivary Atrophy.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Kaiser Permanente Otay Mesa Medical Offices

      4650 Palm Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Anthony Allen is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Allen has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Hereditary Hyperekplexia, Myasthenia Gravis, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Regents Of The University Of Claifornia Univ Neursciences

      101 The City Dr S, 
      Orange, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Sy is a Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Sy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Optic Neuritis.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jody Corey-Bloom is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Corey-Bloom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Huntington Disease, Movement Disorders, Dementia, and Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

      4860 Y St, 
      Sacramento, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michelle Apperson is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Apperson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, and Tissue Biopsy.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology

      Providence Medical Foundation

      26800 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
      Mission Viejo, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joey Gee is a Neurologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Gee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Delirium, Migraine, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1520 San Pablo St, Fl 4, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Said Beydoun is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Beydoun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Thymectomy.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

      8700 Beverly Blvd, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Duaa Jabari is a Neurologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Jabari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Jabari is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

      400 Parnassus Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Sabatino is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Sabatino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Stiff Person Syndrome, and Hereditary Hyperekplexia.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lucas Kipp is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Kipp has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Transverse Myelitis, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Lock is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Lock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).

      Jonathan S. Katz
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

      1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 6, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Katz is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Katz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Katz is currently accepting new patients.

      Edward G. Barton
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      West Coast Neurology

      630 S Raymond Ave, 630 S. Raymond Ave Suite 310, 
      Pasadena, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Barton graduated summa cum laude from UCSD then received his MD from UCLA School of Medicine. He completed his neurology residency at UCLA, followed by fellowship training at UCLA and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. This training included intraoperative monitoring, clinical neurophysiology, electromyography (EMG/NCV), electroencephalography (EEG), and neuromuscular disease. Dr. Barton is dual board-certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology. He has great enthusiasm and drive for patient care to go with his robust academic and clinical background. His research interests have included electromyography, neuromuscular disease, electroencephalography, vestibular testing, and peripheral neuropathy. He is currently active in clinical research studies and has been awarded research grants in multiple disciplines. On a personal note, Dr. Barton was born and raised in Los Angeles and is married with three daughters. His studies have taken him around the world, including Russia and Beijing University in China. He had also been an award-winning competitive ballroom dancer and is an accomplished impressionist oil painter. Dr. Barton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Memory Loss, Acoustic Neuroma, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

      Jamie C. Mcdonald
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jamie Mcdonald is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Mcdonald has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Transverse Myelitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 California, 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 California, 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 California, 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 California, 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 California, 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 California, 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 California, 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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