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    MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Stiff Person Syndrome near New Jersey, US. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    37 providers found
      Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Internal Medicine

      James P Marlys MDoffice

      2200 River Road, 
      Point Pleasant Boro, NJ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Marlys is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Point Pleasant Boro, New Jersey. Dr. Marlys is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Macroamylasemia, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Neurology Specialists Of Morris County LLC

      101 Madison Ave Ste 304, 
      Morristown, NJ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tatyana Marx is a Neurologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Marx is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

      Donald R. Noll
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Internal Medicine | Geriatrics
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Internal Medicine | Geriatrics

      Voorhees Primary Care

      443 Laurel Oak Road, Suite 130, 
      Voorhees, NJ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Donald Noll is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Voorhees, New Jersey. Dr. Noll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Vascular Dementia, Memory Loss, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Noll is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology | Psychiatry | Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology | Psychiatry | Hospital Medicine

      Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center

      65 James St, 
      Edison, NJ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gary Miller is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist in Edison, New Jersey. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Headache, Stroke, and Migraine.

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

      Allam Medical Group, LLC

      73 Park Street, Suite 3, 
      Montclair, NJ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bharat Allam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Montclair, New Jersey. Dr. Allam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stomach Cancer, Cor Pulmonale, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      HMH - Neurology - Neptune

      1945 Route 33, Amdur Building, 
      Neptune, NJ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Portuguese

      Carlos Correia is a Neurologist in Neptune, New Jersey. Dr. Correia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, and Glioblastoma.

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

      Hospitalist Physicians Of New Jersey, PA

      307 South Evergreen Avenue, 
      Woodbury, NJ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shabaz Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Woodbury, New Jersey. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

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

      Advocare LLC

      1401 Marlton Pike E Ste 16, 
      Cherry Hill, NJ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jason Pecarsky is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Dr. Pecarsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Asthma, Asthma in Children, and High Potassium Level.

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

      Office

      396 White Horse Ave, 
      Trenton, NJ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Ware is a Neurologist in Trenton, New Jersey. Dr. Ware is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Migraine, and Stroke.

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

      Neuroscience Institute

      650 From Road, Suite 506, 
      Paramus, NJ 
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Umer Akbar is a Neurologist in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Akbar has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Office

      264 Boyden Ave, 
      Maplewood, NJ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Pasley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Maplewood, New Jersey. Dr. Pasley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Neuroscience Institute At Hackensack University Medical Center

      360 Essex Street, Suite 303, 
      Hackensack, NJ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Maria Alexianu is a Neurologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Alexianu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Photosensitive Epilepsy, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Office

      150 Century Pkwy Ste 104, 
      Mount Laurel, NJ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Krikor Tufenkjian is a Neurologist in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Dr. Tufenkjian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      AHS Hospital Corp.

      99 Beauvoir Ave, 
      Summit, NJ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Halperin is a Neurologist in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Halperin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lyme Disease, Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Tabes Dorsalis.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Hospital Medicine

      TeamHealth Hospitalists

      530 New Brunswick Avenue, Raritan Bay Medical Center, 
      Perth Amboy, NJ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu

      Rabia Sarwar is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Dr. Sarwar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Cardiac Arrest, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Sepsis.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Family Medicine
      618 N Shore Rd, 
      Marmora, NJ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jerry Horowitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marmora, New Jersey. Dr. Horowitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Barnabas Health Medical Group PC

      110 Rehill Ave, Bldg Family, 
      Somerville, NJ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eshan Patel is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Somerville, New Jersey. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma of the Liver, Stiff Person Syndrome, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Anemia. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      3 Cooper Plz, Suite 215 (neurology), 
      Camden, NJ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Mirsen is a Neurologist in Camden, New Jersey. Dr. Mirsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Memory Loss, Stroke, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      700 N Broad St, Ste 201, 
      Elizabeth, NJ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bernard Schanzer is a Neurologist in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Dr. Schanzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Stiff Person Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures.

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

      St Josephs Medical Group PC

      703 Main St, 
      Paterson, NJ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Beth Stein is a Neurologist in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Stroke, and Osteotomy.

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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 in New Jersey, 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 New Jersey, 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 New Jersey, 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 New Jersey, 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 New Jersey, 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 New Jersey, 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 New Jersey, 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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