The 20 Best Stiff Person Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Columbus, OH

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Stiff Person Syndrome near Columbus, OH. Of these, 35 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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39 providers found
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurology

    Ohio State Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute

    2835 Fred Taylor Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Weber is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Weber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Trigeminal Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Neurological Associates Ince

    931 Chatham Ln, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Obinna Moneme is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Moneme is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Delirium, and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Ohio State Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

    2050 Kenny Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Miriam Freimer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Freimer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Inclusion Body Myositis, Dermatomyositis, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

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    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Ohio State McCampbell Outpatient Care

    1581 Dodd Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarita Maturu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Maturu 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 Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Ohio State Outpatient Care East

    543 Taylor Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bakri Elsheikh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Elsheikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Myasthenia Gravis.

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

    Ohio State Outpatient Care East

    543 Taylor Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Quick is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Quick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Ohio State Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

    2050 Kenny Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tirisham Gyang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Gyang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Ohio State Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

    2050 Kenny Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Harrington is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Harrington 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), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Stiff Person Syndrome.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Ohio State Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

    2050 Kenny Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandra Kostyk is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Kostyk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Huntington Disease, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Ohio State Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

    2050 Kenny Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Kolb is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Kolb 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Ohio State Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

    2050 Kenny Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Soumya Bouchachi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Bouchachi 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 Memory Loss, Cerebellar Degeneration, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Osu Neuroscience Center, LLC

    2050 Kenny Rd, Fl 3, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Lee is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Dysautonomia, Peripheral Neuropathy, Foot Drop, and Inclusion Body Myositis. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Ohio State Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

    2050 Kenny Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Isfort is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Isfort is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Myotonic Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Osu Neuroscience Center LLC

    2050 Kenny Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Slivka is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Slivka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Hydrocephalus.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital

    3535 Olentangy River Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jared Noroozi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Noroozi 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 Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Vertebral Artery Dissection, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    OhioHealth Neurological Phisicians

    3535 Olentangy River Rd Ste S1501, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacqueline Nicholas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Nicholas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Spasticity, and Opisthotonos.

    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Ohio State Outpatient Care Gahanna

    920 N Hamilton Rd, 
    Gahanna, OH 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yasushi Kisanuki is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Gahanna, Ohio. Dr. Kisanuki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Paraplegia Type 11, Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, and Troyer Syndrome.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

    Ohiohealth Corporation

    1010 Refugee Rd, Suite 310, 
    Pickerington, OH 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bassel Shneker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pickerington, Ohio. Dr. Shneker is rated as an Experienced 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 Cervical Myelopathy, Hemangioblastoma, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Brain Stem Cancer. Dr. Shneker is board certified in Epilepsy, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , Clinical Neurophysiology, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology Neurology.

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

    Office

    2050 Kenny Rd Fl 7, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Kissel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Kissel is rated as an Experienced 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 (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Paramyotonia Congenita, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
    Neurosurgery

    OhioHealth Neurological Phisicians

    3535 Olentangy River Rd Ste S1501, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Hinkle is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Hinkle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Supranuclear Ocular Palsy, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

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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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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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