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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Stiff Person Syndrome near Detroit, MI. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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18 providers found
    Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Office

    4201 Saint Antoine St Ste 8A, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edwin George is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. George is rated as a Distinguished 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 Stiff Person Syndrome, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

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

    Detroit Receiving Hospital

    4201 Saint Antoine St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anza Memon is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Memon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mononeuritis Multiplex, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

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

    University Affiliated Neurologists Inc

    4201 Saint Antoine St Ste 8D, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Rube is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Rube 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), Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, and Transverse Myelitis.

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    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Office

    4201 Saint Antoine St Ste 8A, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maher Fakhouri is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Fakhouri 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 Central Pain Syndrome, Cluster Headache, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Office

    4201 Saint Antoine St Ste 8A, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geoffrey Barger is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Barger 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 Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Karmanos Cancer Center

    4100 John R St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijendra Singh is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Hemoglobin SC Disease, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Hematology
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Hematology

    Karmanos Cancer Center

    4100 John R St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Yang is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Hematology
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Hematology

    Karmanos Cancer Center

    4100 John R St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Kin is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Kin 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 Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Sickle Cell Disease, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Karmanos Cancer Center

    4100 John R St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Zonder is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Zonder 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 Multiple Myeloma, Primary Amyloidosis, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Detroit Receiving Hospital

    4201 Saint Antoine St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Lisak is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Lisak 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 Myasthenia Gravis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), CACH Syndrome, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    John D. Dingell Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    4646 John R St, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jyotika Singh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Tension Headache.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Henry Ford Hospital

    2799 W Grand Blvd, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mirela Cerghet is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Cerghet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurosarcoidosis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Henry Ford Hospital

    2799 W Grand Blvd, 
    Detroit, MI 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kara Steijlen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Steijlen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Michigan Institute For Neurological Disorders (MIND)

    25150 Ford Road, Suite 100, 
    Dearborn Heights, MI 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Kodrik is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Kodrik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Memory Loss, Neuralgia, and Seizures. Dr. Kodrik is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Neurology & Psychiatry. Dr. Kodrik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Michigan Institute For Neurological Disorders (MIND)

    14750 King Road, 
    Riverview, MI 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    7+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Doty is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Riverview, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 7 years. Dr. Doty 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 Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Optic Neuritis, Seizures, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Doty is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Doty is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Movement Disorders And Neuromodulation Clinic - 3555 W 13 Mile Rd

    3555 West 13 Mile Road, Suite N120B, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Kuhlman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Dr. Kuhlman 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Kuhlman is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Neurology & Psychiatry.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Henry Ford Neurological Associates-Warren

    11900 E 12 Mile Rd, 
    Warren, MI 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kalyan Yarraguntla is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Warren, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Yarraguntla 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 Seizures, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Harding Ataxia, and Epilepsy.

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

    Henry Ford Pavilion Internal Medicine-Southfield

    22250 Providence Dr Ste 702, 
    Southfield, MI 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peggy Cheng is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Southfield, Michigan. Dr. Cheng 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 Lung Metastases, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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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 Detroit, 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 Detroit, 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 Detroit, 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 Detroit, 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 Detroit, 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 Detroit, 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 Detroit, 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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