The 20 Best Stiff Person Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Tampa, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Stiff Person Syndrome near Tampa, FL. Of these, 14 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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19 providers found
    Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.

    2 Tampa General Cir, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Hurst is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Hurst is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Stiff Person Syndrome, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.

    2 Tampa General Cir, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Angelica Rivera is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Rivera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Stiff Person Syndrome, and Memory Loss.

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

    University Medical Service Association Inc

    13330 Usf Laurel Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tuan Vu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Vu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

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    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Office

    2 Tampa General Cir Ste 730, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Selim Benbadis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Benbadis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Accord Medical Group

    5112 N Habana Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Atigre is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Atigre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 92 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Sepsis, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Atherectomy.

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

    Tampa Neurology Associates

    2919 W Swann Ave Ste 401, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Linga Reddy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Memory Loss, Migraine, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Office

    13330 Usf Laurel Dr Fl 3, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hera Stephens is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Stephens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Epilepsy, and Seizures.

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

    Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hien Liu is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma, T-Cell Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    USF Dermatology Laboratory

    12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Theresa Zesiewicz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Zesiewicz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Ataxia, Friedreich Ataxia, Movement Disorders, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.

    13330 Usf Laurel Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Milind Kothari is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Kothari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stiff Person Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, Mononeuritis Multiplex, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Office

    13330 Usf Laurel Dr Fl 3, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Jain is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Thalamotomy.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Muhammad Jaffer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Jaffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Brain Tumor, and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Jaffer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.

    13330 Usf Laurel Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Derrick Robertson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Robertson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.

    13330 Usf Laurel Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Aradi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Aradi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Hereditary Ataxia, and Huntington Disease.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.

    13330 Usf Laurel Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wai Wai Miller is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Wai Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Focal Dystonia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Stiff Person Syndrome.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Johnnie B BYRD SR Alzheimers Center And Research Institute

    4001 E Fletcher Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Bradshaw is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Bradshaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Continuous Muscle Fiber Activity Hereditary, Isaacs' Syndrome, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.

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

    Johnnie B BYRD SR Alzheimers Center And Research Institute

    4001 E Fletcher Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Wuthrich is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Wuthrich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Rasmussen Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Tgh Cancer Institute At Riverview

    3140 S Falkenburg Rd Ste 301, 
    Riverview, FL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sajeel Chowdhary is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Riverview, Florida. Dr. Chowdhary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Chowdhary is currently accepting new patients.

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

    TGMG Brandon

    214 Morrison Rd, 
    Brandon, FL 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joanna Ramirez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Ramirez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

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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 near Tampa, FL?

    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 near Tampa, FL?

    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 near Tampa, FL?

    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 near Tampa, FL?

    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 near Tampa, FL?

    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 near Tampa, FL?

    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 near Tampa, FL?

    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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