The 20 Best Stiff Person Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Atlanta, GA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Stiff Person Syndrome near Atlanta, GA. Of these, 14 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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16 providers found
    Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Otolaryngology

    Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Wilmot is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Wilmot is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2. Dr. Wilmot is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants, 2024.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Oncology | Hematology

    Georgia Cancer Specialists

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, Suite 1185, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ethan Tolbert is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Tolbert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendix Cancer, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Tolbert is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology. Dr. Tolbert is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Piedmont Physicians Group Peachtree Neurology

    95 Collier Road, Suite 4045, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Romanian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrei Serbanescu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Serbanescu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Cerebellar Degeneration, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Serbanescu is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Serbanescu is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurology | Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurology | Ophthalmology

    Emory Eye Center

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgB, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sachin Kedar is a Neurologist and an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Kedar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Neuritis, and Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome. Dr. Kedar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2011.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    53+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neil Lava is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 53 years. Dr. Lava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine. Dr. Lava is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 1979.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Silver is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Silver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Silver is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2011.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stewart Factor is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Factor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Tardive Dyskinesia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Factor is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 1989.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    The Multiple Sclerosis Center Of Georgia

    3200 Downwood Circle Northwest, Suite 550, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joash Lazarus is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lazarus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Lazarus is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Lazarus is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    The Multiple Sclerosis Center Of Georgia

    3200 Downwood Circle Northwest, Suite 550, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Stuart is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Stuart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myoclonic Epilepsy, and West Syndrome. Dr. Stuart is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Stuart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Urgent Care

    4218 Peachtree Road Northeast, Suite B, 
    Brookhaven, GA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hugh Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brookhaven, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Thomas is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Georgia Cancer Treatment Center

    483 Upper Riverdale Road Southwest, 
    Riverdale, GA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dong Wang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Riverdale, Georgia. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Absence Seizure, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Epilepsy in Children. Dr. Wang is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Emory Pain Center-Executive Park

    12 Executive Park Dr NE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Freeman is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Focal Dystonia.

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

    Atlanta Neuroscience Institute Inc.

    3200 Downwood Cir NW Ste 550, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Stuart is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Stuart is rated as an Experienced 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Stiff Person Syndrome, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Atlanta Neuroscience Institute Inc.

    3200 Downwood Cir NW Ste 550, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey English is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. English is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Northside Hospital

    1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christian Cabrera is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Cabrera 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 Memory Loss, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Migraine, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Office

    6135 Barfield Rd Ste 130, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Williams is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Myasthenia Gravis.

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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 Atlanta, GA?

    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 Atlanta, GA?

    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 Atlanta, GA?

    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 Atlanta, GA?

    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 Atlanta, GA?

    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 Atlanta, GA?

    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 Atlanta, GA?

    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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