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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Stiff Person Syndrome near Detroit, MI. Of these, 19 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    21 providers found
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      University Physician Group

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

      Peter Lewitt is a Neurologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Lewitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Lewitt is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome
      4201 St Antoine Ste 8a & 8b, University Health Center, 
      Detroit, MI 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Edwin George is a Neurologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. George is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are 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 in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Memon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Mononeuritis Multiplex, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Peripheral Neuropathy, and Myasthenia Gravis.

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      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Henry Ford Health System

      2799 W Grand Blvd, 
      Detroit, MI 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi, Hindi, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Abbas Jowkar is a Neurologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Jowkar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Foot Drop, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Jowkar is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      4201 St Antoine, Suite 8a & 8b, 
      Detroit, MI 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Lisak is a Neurologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Lisak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), CACH Syndrome, and Thymectomy. Dr. Lisak is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute

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

      Vijendra Singh is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Hemoglobin SC Disease, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

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

      University Physician Group

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

      Andrew Kin is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Kin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Sickle Cell Disease, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Kin is currently accepting new patients.

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

      University Physician Group

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

      Jeffrey Zonder is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Zonder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Primary Amyloidosis, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Zonder is currently accepting new patients.

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

      University Physician Group

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

      Jay Yang is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Follicular Lymphoma, Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Yang is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      University Physician Group

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

      Jacob Rube is a Neurologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Rube is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, and Transverse Myelitis. Dr. Rube is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      University Physician Group

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

      M Fakhouri is a Neurologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Fakhouri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Central Pain Syndrome, Cluster Headache, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3. Dr. Fakhouri is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      University Physician Group

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

      Geoffrey Barger is a Neurologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Barger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Barger is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Henry Ford Health System

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

      Mirela Cerghet is a Neurologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Cerghet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Neurosarcoidosis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Cerghet is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Henry Ford Health System

      2799 W Grand Blvd, 
      Detroit, MI 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Newman is a Neurologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Newman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Newman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Henry Ford Health System

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

      Kara Steijlen is a Neurologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Steijlen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Steijlen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      2799 W Grand Blvd, 
      Detroit, MI 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jyotika Singh is a Neurologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Tension Headache.

      Amy M. Kodrik
      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
      Offers Telehealth

      Amy Kodrik is a Neurologist in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Dr. Kodrik has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Memory Loss, Neuralgia, and Seizures. Dr. Kodrik is currently accepting new patients.

      Adam H. Kuhlman
      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
      Accepting New Patients

      Adam Kuhlman is a Neurologist in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Kuhlman has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Kuhlman 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 in Riverview, Michigan. Dr. Doty has been practicing medicine for over 7 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Optic Neuritis, Seizures, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Doty is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Ascension Providence Hospital

      22250 Providence Dr, 
      Southfield, MI 
       (12.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients

      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. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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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