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

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Stiff Person Syndrome near Louisiana, US. Of these, 42 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
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    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Houghton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Houghton is rated as an Advanced 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 Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Houghton is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Houghton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Socrates Campusano is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Campusano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Campusano is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Campusano is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pedro Oliveira is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Oliveira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, Memory Loss, and Migraine.

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    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Referral required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Julia Staisch is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Staisch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Tardive Dyskinesia. Dr. Staisch is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Staisch is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Fiore is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Fiore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Susac Syndrome, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Memory Loss. Dr. Fiore is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Fiore is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy 7th Floor, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Colin Van Hook, a New Orleans native, earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine. He completed a neurology residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Dr. Vanhook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome. Dr. Vanhook is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Vanhook is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cheryl Goyne is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Goyne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Memory Loss, Chronic Pain, and Seizures. Dr. Goyne is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Goyne is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Burton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Burton 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

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

    Neuromedical Center

    10101 Park Rowe Ave Ste 200, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Whiddon is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Whiddon is rated as an Advanced 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Stiff Person Syndrome.

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

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Zweig is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Zweig is rated as an Advanced 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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

    Fayez K. Shamieh M.D. A Medical Corp.

    707 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vipul Shelat is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Shelat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Stiff Person Syndrome, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Folate-Deficiency Anemia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

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

    Neuromedical Center

    10101 Park Rowe Ave Ste 200, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jon Olson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Olson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Gliosarcoma, Oligodendroglioma, and Glioblastoma.

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

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Georgia Lea is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Secondary Parkinsonism, Movement Disorders, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    Glenwood Regional Medical Center A Steward Family Hospital

    503 McMillan Rd, 
    West Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shivani Naik is a Neurologist practicing medicine in West Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Naik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stiff Person Syndrome, Hereditary Hyperekplexia, Encephalitis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

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

    Office

    726 N Acadia Rd Ste 2300, 
    Thibodaux, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derek Neupert is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Neupert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Stiff Person Syndrome, and Memory Loss.

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

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alireza Minagar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Minagar 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

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

    WK Pierremont Neurology Clinic

    1811 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 200, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Meghan Harris is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Migraine, Parkinson's Disease, and Thalamotomy.

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

    Lallie Kemp Medical Center

    52579 Highway 51 S, 
    Independence, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tashawn Mustiful is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Louisiana. Dr. Mustiful 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Family Medical Clinic-Behavioral Health

    300 Scarborough St, 
    Lake Providence, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kay Kovac is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Providence, Louisiana. Dr. Kovac is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Anemia.

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

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gerard Dynes is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Dynes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Foot Drop, Essential Tremor, and Migraine.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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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