The 20 Best Stiff Person Syndrome Doctors Near Me in carmel, IN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Stiff Person Syndrome near carmel, IN. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
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    Josephson Wallack Munshower Neurology PC

    12188a N Meridian St, Ste 320, 
    Carmel, IN 
     (2.3 miles away)
    317-308-2800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Margaret Frazer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Frazer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Stiff Person Syndrome. Dr. Frazer is board certified in The American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Frazer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Office

    11725 Illinois St Ste 265, 
    Carmel, IN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    317-948-5450
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Riley Snook is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Snook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. Dr. Snook is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Office

    11725 Illinois St Ste 265, 
    Carmel, IN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    317-948-5450
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Bhatt is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Bhatt 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 Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, Hemiplegia, and Migraine. Dr. Bhatt is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Dr. Randall K. Horine
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Dr. Randall K. Horine
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    10330 N Meridian St, 
    Carmel, IN 
     (3.6 miles away)
    317-574-2286
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Randall Horine is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Horine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Fragile XE Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis, and X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Indiana University Psychiatric Associates Inc.

    355 W 16th St, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (13.4 miles away)
    317-963-7000
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Pascuzzi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Pascuzzi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Pascuzzi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Eskenazi Health

    1001 W 10th St, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (14.0 miles away)
    317-656-4276
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Brooke Walls is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Walls is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Stiff Person Syndrome, and Essential Tremor.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    IU Health Methodist Hospital

    1701 Senate Blvd, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (13.3 miles away)
    317-962-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Edward Dropcho is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Dropcho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Astrocytoma. Dr. Dropcho is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Dr. Chelsea D. Schmoll
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Dr. Chelsea D. Schmoll
    Internal Medicine

    IU Health Methodist Hospital

    1701 Senate Blvd, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (13.3 miles away)
    317-948-5450
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Chelsea Schmoll is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Schmoll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Rasmussen Encephalitis. Dr. Schmoll is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    IU Health Methodist Hospital

    1701 Senate Blvd, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (13.3 miles away)
    317-948-5450
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jaison Grimes is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Grimes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Seizures, and Migraine. Dr. Grimes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    IU Health Methodist Hospital

    1701 Senate Blvd, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (13.3 miles away)
    317-948-5450
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Scheer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Scheer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Dysarthria, Hemiplegia, and Seizures. Dr. Scheer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Indiana University Psychiatric Associates Inc.

    355 W 16th St, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (13.4 miles away)
    317-948-5450
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher James is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. James is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome. Dr. James is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Dr. Robert J. Alonso
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Dr. Robert J. Alonso
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    545 Barnhill Dr # 125, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (13.4 miles away)
    317-274-8800
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Robert Alonso is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Alonso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Tension Headache, Migraine, and Post-Traumatic Epilepsy. Dr. Alonso is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Office

    355 W 16th St Ste 3200, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (13.6 miles away)
    317-948-5450
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stefanie Rodenbeck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Rodenbeck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Transverse Myelitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. Dr. Rodenbeck is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Indiana University Health University Hospital

    550 University Blvd, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (14.4 miles away)
    317-944-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathryn Nevel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Nevel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Oligodendroglioma, Glioma, Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), and Brain Tumor. Dr. Nevel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Office

    250 N Shadeland Ave, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (14.6 miles away)
    765-288-6828
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    John Wulff is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Wulff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Stroke, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Wulff is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 carmel, IN?

    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 carmel, IN?

    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 near carmel, IN?

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    How does MediFind rank Stiff Person Syndrome doctors near carmel, IN?

    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 carmel, IN?

    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 carmel, IN?

    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 carmel, IN?

    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 carmel, IN?

    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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