The 20 Best Stiff Person Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Ann Arbor, MI

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Stiff Person Syndrome near Ann Arbor, MI. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurology | Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurology | Neuroradiology

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 1 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ann Little is a Neurologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Little is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inclusion Body Myositis, Polymyositis, Myasthenia Gravis, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neuroradiology

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 1 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zach London, M.D. is a Professor in the University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. London grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brown University in 1997. He attended medical school at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, graduating in 2001. He completed a Preliminary Medicine Internship at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor in 2001, followed by Neurology Residency at the University of Michigan. After graduation from residency, he did a one-year fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology/EMG at the University of Michigan.He joined the University of Michigan faculty as a neuromuscular neurologist in 2006, and has served as Program Director of the neurology residency program. Dr. London’s scholarly focus is the development of interactive educational tools, with a focus on educational boardgames. He is the founder of Neurd Games, which includes popular titles such as The Lesion: Charcot’s Tournament, The Plexus, Endowed Chairs: Neurology, Formaina, and Field Cut. He also created EMG Whiz, a popular web-based EMG training simulator, and mobile applications to teach the tenets of neuroanatomic localization.He has published online learning modules for the American Academy of Neurology and other national organizations, in addition to traditional publishing research regarding medical education and electrodiagnostic studies.Dr. London has been recognized with numerous national teaching awards, including the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) A.B. Baker Lifetime Achievement Award in Neurologic Education in 2023, The American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) Innovation Award in 2021, and the American Neurological Association (ANA) Distinguished Teacher Award in 2017. At the University of Michigan, he received the 2013 Silver Shovel Award, the Provost’s Teaching Innovation Prize in 2015, and, in 2017, the Kaiser Permanente Award. Departmental honors include the Status Pedagogicus Award in 2008, and the James Albers Collegiate Professorship in 2018. He has been an honorary member of the GALENS medical society most years since 2011. Dr. London regularly speaks at national meetings on topics of medical education, game development, and clinical neurophysiology. He has served as chair or member of committees and workgroups for the AAN, ANA, AANEM, and ACGME, including serving as the Chair of the Consortium of Neurology Program Directors.Outside his work, Zach London is a founding board member of the Penny Seats Theatre Company in Ann Arbor. He has also composed and released one original song every month since 1993, posting them on his personal website www.hardtaco.org. Dr. London is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis. Dr. London is board certified in Neuromuscular Medicine, Neurology, and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurology | Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurology | Neuroradiology

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 1 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Feldman is the director of the NeuroNetwork for Emerging Therapies at Michigan Medicine and the ALS Center of Excellence at Michigan Medicine. The latter includes the Pranger ALS Clinic, one of the top multidisciplinary clinics caring for those suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). She serves as the University of Michigan James W. Albers Distinguished University Professor and the Russell N. DeJong Professor of Neurology at Michigan Medicine. Dr. Feldman is one of the world’s leading authorities on neurodegenerative disease.Dr. Feldman is a compassionate and dedicated physician who cares deeply about her patients. She has been recognized for her clinical excellence by numerous organizations and is annually named as one of the “Best Doctors in America.” Her forward-thinking, collaborative, multidisciplinary approach has transformed how neurodegenerative diseases are diagnosed, treated, and prevented.Dr. Feldman has made significant contributions to biomedical research and clinical care in many critical areas of neurodegenerative disease. She has authored over 530 peer-reviewed publications, 74 book chapters, and 5 books on the pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological diseases. Dr. Feldman has been continuously funded by the NIH since 1989 and is currently the principal or co-investigator of numerous clinical trials and grants. She has received numerous awards and honors throughout her remarkable career, including the University of Michigan’s Early Distinguished Career Award, the Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award, and the Distinguished Alumnus Achievement Award. She was also the first woman in 25 years to receive the Robert S. Schwab Award from the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society. In 2022, Dr. Feldman was awarded the University of Michigan Distinguished Professorship, the highest faculty honor at University of Michigan.Dr. Feldman is actively committed to and involved in professional service. She served as President of the Peripheral Nerve Society from 2007-2009 and President of the American Neurological Association (ANA) from 2011-2013. Dr. Feldman is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) and Association of American Physicians, and a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Dr. Feldman is the Editor of the Contemporary Neurology Series and also serves on a number of editorial boards for leading scientific journals, including The Lancet Neurology, Nature Reviews Neurology, JAMA Neurology and Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. Dr. Feldman is rated as an Advanced 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 Peripheral Neuropathy, Diabetic Neuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Autonomic Neuropathy. Dr. Feldman is board certified in Neurology and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

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    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center

    4260 Plymouth Rd, Level 1, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter K. Todd, M.D., Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology in the University of Michigan Medical School.Dr. Todd earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1994 from the University of California, San Diego. He then entered the Medical Science Training Program at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he completed his doctorate in 2002 and medical degree in 2004. His Ph.D research focused on synaptic defects in Fragile X Syndrome, a common inherited cause of cognitive impairment in children.He completed his internship and residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. While there, he did research on the role of the ubiquitin proteasome system and autophagy in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, a polyglutamine disorder, and Fragile X Tremor Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS). He came to the U-M in 2008 for a clinical and research fellowship in movement disorders and neurogenetics.Todd joined the U-M faculty in 2010 as an assistant professor in movement disorders and neurogenetics, working in the laboratory of Henry L. Paulson, M.D., Ph.D., in the Center for Neurodegenerative Research.His current research is focused on the mechanisms underlying RNA-mediated neurodegeneration in FXTAS and myotonic dystrophy, and how these mechanisms may overlap and inform our understanding of other neurodegenerative disorders. He also sees patients with movement disorders and inherited neurological disease.Dr. Todd has received several academic awards, including a Howard Hughes Undergraduate Research Fellowship, the Francis M. Forester Prize for promise as an academic neurologist, the Samuel Ziritzky Prize for most outstanding research by a neurology resident at Penn and prizes for excellence in research at the International Conference on Unstable Microsatellites in Human Disease, and the U-M neuroscience day. Most recently, Dr Todd received the S. Weir Mitchell Alliance award from the American Academy of Neurology which each year recognizes one early investigator physician scientist who has made important contributions to basic science in neurological disorders.A member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Neurology, he has served as an ad-hoc reviewer for the Journal of Biological Chemistry, Neurology, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Neuron, Science and Human Molecular Genetics.His bibliography includes several peer-reviewed papers, editorials, book reviews and chapters, abstracts and online. Dr. Todd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fragile X Syndrome, Fragile XE Syndrome, Hereditary Ataxia, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Todd is board certified in Neurology.

    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neuroradiology

    Burlington Building

    325 E Eisenhower Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Gallagher, MD completed his undergraduate bachelor of science degree in Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan. An interest in health sciences, lead him to attend medical school at Wayne State University of Medicine in Detroit, MI where he received his doctorate of medicine in 2008. He completed residency in neurology and fellowship in neuromuscular medicine at the University of Michigan. During final year of residency, he served as chief resident. Following completion of fellowship, Dr. Gallagher joined the neurology faculty at the University of Michigan.Dr. Gallagher is interested in the clinical care of neuromuscular disease, tele-medicine, electrodiagnostic procedures (EMG and intraoperative monitoring). His clinical time is spent in the outpatient neuromuscular clinic providing longitudinal care for patients and on the inpatient service caring for acute neurologic problems including stroke management, epilepsy, neuromuscular crisis and auto-immune neurologic disease. In addition, he has strong interest in medical trainee education and he serves as the neuromuscular fellowship director at the University of Michigan. Finally, Dr. Gallagher has strong interest in patient safety and quality improvement and oversees departmental efforts to improve. Dr. Gallagher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 1 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Praveen Dayalu is an Associate Professor and the Thomas H. and Susan C. Brown Early Career Professor of Neurology at the University of Michigan. He graduated from medical school at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, in 2002, and then completed neurology residency and movement disorders fellowship at Michigan, in 2006. His main focus is clinical management of movement disorders, especially Parkinson disease. His research interests are in Huntington disease and Multiple System Atrophy. He is the Director of the Movement Disorders Fellowship and trains fellows, residents, and medical students. Dr. Dayalu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Huntington Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Dayalu is board certified in Neurology.

    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neuroradiology

    University Hospital South

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 2 Room F2597, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan D. Salgado, M.D. is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology in the University of Michigan Medical School.Dr. Salgado grew up in Gainesville, Florida. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Florida in 2011. Prior to attending medical school, he completed a postbaccalaureate research training fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. In 2016 he graduated from the University of Florida College of Medicine. He completed a preliminary medicine internship at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, followed by neurology residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He further completed a fellowship in neuromuscular medicine and EMG at Duke University Medical Center.Dr. Salgado joined the neurology faculty at the University of Michigan in 2022. Dr. Salgado is rated as an Advanced 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Thrombectomy. Dr. Salgado is board certified in Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine, and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    University Hospital South

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 2 Room F2597, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Elafros graduated Phi Beta Kappa and with honors from Michigan State University in Human Biology and Spanish before completing a Masters of Arts in Bioethics. She then received her MD degree and PhD in Epidemiology from Michigan State University during which time she lived in Zambia for two years to complete her doctoral dissertation which examined the medical and psychosocial burden of HIV and epilepsy among adults in the capital city Lusaka. Dr. Elafros then completed a neurology residency at Johns Hopkins Hospitals, during which time she received an R25 from the National Institutes of Health which allowed her to return to Zambia to examine barriers to care for patients with meningitis. She then joined the University of Michigan for neuromuscular fellowship in 2020.Dr. Elafros provides longitudinal patient care through the outpatient neuromuscular clinic at the University of Michigan. Dr. Elafros 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 Peripheral Neuropathy, Diabetic Neuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, and Seizures. Dr. Elafros is board certified in Neurology and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 1 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sieloff received his bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. He then completed both medical school, 2013, and residency, 2017, at University of Michigan, serving as chief neurology resident during his final year of residency. As faculty, he works as a neuro-hospitalist and tele-neurologist, in addition to caring for patients in both the general and multiple sclerosis neurology clinics. Dr. Sieloff 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 Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Conversion Disorder, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sieloff is board certified in Neurology.

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

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception B, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Goold received her medical degree from the U-M, then completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Pittsburgh.* During her general medicine fellowhip at U-M from 1990-92, she completed a master's of health services administration degree (U-M School of Public Health), then a master's degree in philosophy at Michigan State University. Dr. Goold is an expert in medical ethics, especially in the area of rationing/cost containment, and speaks often on this subject at medical conferences and seminars. She enjoys gardening, skiing, fly-fishing and reading. Dr. Goold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, COVID-19, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 1 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas J. Gelb, M.D., Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Neurology in the University of Michigan Medical School. He is considered a national leader in neurologic education, and is part of a small group of investigators who have conducted research in the field. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in physics from Harvard College in 1977, Dr. Gelb completed his doctorate (1982) and medical degree (1984) at the Pritzker School of Medicine at the University of Chicago. He joined the U-M faculty after completing his neurology residency at the University of California, San Francisco in 1988. In 1992, Dr. Gelb became director of the third-year medical student neurology clerkship, and developed a syllabus that eventually evolved into a textbook. It is required or recommended by many neurology clerkships across the country, and it has been translated into two languages. In 2004, Dr. Gelb became director of a new second-year medical school course on diseases of the nervous system. In addition to his textbook, Dr. Gelb has developed a variety of educational materials, including a computer tutorial to teach the principles of neurologic localization. He has written examination questions and served on test-writing committees for the National Board of Medical Examiners Step 2 Examination and the NBME subject examination in neurology, the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Resident Inservice Training Examination, and Continuum, a widely-used resource for continuing medical education produced by the AAN. He also has served as an examiner for the Oral Examination of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) on numerous occasions. Dr. Gelb is frequently honored by neurology residents, who have awarded him the Status Pedagogicus Award on four separate occasions. He has received numerous other awards for his teaching, including the Kaiser Permanente Award for Excellence in Teaching from the U-M, and the Distinguished Neurology Teacher Award from the American Neurological Association. He is a former chair of the national Consortium of Neurology Clerkship Directors, and of the American Academy of Neurology's A.B. Baker Section on Neurological Education. Dr. Gelb 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 Trigeminal Neuralgia, Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurology | Neuroradiology

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 1 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Callaghan completed his medical degree and neurology residency at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed a fellowship in neuromuscular disease at the University of Michigan. He also completed a master's degree program in clinical research at the University of Michigan School of Public health. Dr. Callaghan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Diabetic Neuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Thrombectomy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Callaghan is board certified in Neurology.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 1 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Selwa was born and raised in Michigan, received her undergraduate degree at Harvard University and returned to Michigan for medical school, neurology residency and an epilepsy fellowship. She serves the department of neurology both as Associate Chair for Clinical Services, as co-director of the epilepsy program, and as director of the Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship Program. Dr. Selwa sees patients with epilepsy, as well as many other patients with a wide spectrum of neurologic disorders.Her scholarly work has focused on cognitive function in epilepsy, sleep in epilepsy, and quality of life outcomes in patients with epilepsy. She also works to improve education for neurologists, as well as the education of other medical specialists and the general public about neurologic illnesses including epilepsy, sleep disorders and coma. Dr. Selwa 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 Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Selwa is board certified in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Epilepsy.

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

    Briarwood Medical Group

    375 Briarwood Cir, Briarwood Building 3, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dale Mazer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Mazer 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 Obesity in Children, Spasticity, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Obesity, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Mazer is board certified in Internal Medicine.

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

    Briarwood Health Associates

    325 Briarwood Cir, Briarwood Building 5, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. David Cooke grew up in New Jersey, and graduated from Brandeis University. He attended medical school at the University of Michigan, and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Wisconsin, He has been on faculty at Michigan Medicine since 1999, and his main activity remains primary care internal medicine, but he also has a subspecialty interest in medical management for chronic pain. He consulted for the Michigan Medicine Anesthesia Back & Pain Center from 2013 to 2019, and current consults for the Michigan Pancreas Program. He also provides assistance for Michigan physicians through the pain medication management e-Consult program. Dr. Cooke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pain, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Cooke is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Regents Of The Univ. Of Michigan

    4260 Plymouth Rd, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vikram Shakkottai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Shakkottai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center

    4260 Plymouth Rd, Level 1, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharan Srinivasan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Srinivasan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 108 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Ataxia, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5. Dr. Srinivasan is board certified in Neurology.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Bly is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Bly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Becker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Becker 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 Stroke, Dysarthria, Conversion Disorder, and Camptocormism.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Iha Health Services Corp.

    5333 McAuley Dr Rm 6109, 
    Ypsilanti, MI 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Braun is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Braun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

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    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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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