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    MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Stiff Person Syndrome near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    16 providers found
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Allegheny General Hospital

      320 E North Ave, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      George Small is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Small is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Stiff Person Syndrome, and Dysferlinopathy.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology

      Office

      490 E North Ave Ste 500, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ye Liang is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Liang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are L1 Syndrome, Troyer Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 11.

      Mary A. O'neal
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Neurology

      3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mary A. O'Neal, MD, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. O'Neal completed her fellowship and residency at Boston University Medical Center and medical degree at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. O'neal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Conversion Disorder, Migraine, and Headache.

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      Rock A. Heyman
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      UPMC Neurological Institute - Magee

      300 Halket Street, Suite 4500, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rock Heyman is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Heyman 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), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

      Valerie R. Suski
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      UPMC Department Of Neurology

      3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Valerie Suski is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Suski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Huntington Disease, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Suski is currently accepting new patients.

      Adam M. Brufsky
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology

      UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

      300 Halket Street, Suite 4628, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Adam Brufsky is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brufsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer in Men, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Brufsky is currently accepting new patients.

      Jenny J. Linnoila
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      UPMC Neurological Institute - Magee

      300 Halket Street, Suite 4500, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jenny Linnoila, MD, PhD, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in neurology by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology & Psychiatry. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Linnoila completed her medical education at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, residency at Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School, and fellowship at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Linnoila is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.

      Fang J. Sun
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology

      UPMC Department Of Neurology

      3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Fang Sun is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Peripheral Neuropathy, and Dysferlinopathy.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      2912 Glenmore Ave, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shabbir Lakdawala is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lakdawala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

      1400 Locust St, Suite 3206, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rafeed Alkawadri is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alkawadri 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 Partial Familial Epilepsy.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Allegheny Clinic

      490 E N Ave, Suite 500, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Susan Baser is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Baser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Hereditary Ataxia, and Focal Dystonia.

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

      Allegheny Clinic

      4727 Friendship Ave, Suite 200, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nicole Izzo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Izzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

      5230 Centre Ave, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tawfiq Al Lahham is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Al Lahham 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.

      Ibrahim S. Fanous
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Internal Medicine

      HealthFirst Medical Associates-UPMC

      400 Oxford Drive, Suite 202, 
      Monroeville, PA 
       (12.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ibrahim Fanous is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fanous is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration, Stiff Person Syndrome, Breast Cancer in Men, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fanous is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Allegheny Clinic

      320 E N Ave, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephen Samples is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Samples is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH).

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

      Allegheny Clinic

      12311 Perry Hwy, Fl 1, 
      Wexford, PA 
       (14.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sam Reynolds is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reynolds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top area of expertise is Stiff Person Syndrome.

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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 Pittsburgh, PA?

      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 Pittsburgh, PA?

      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 Pittsburgh, PA?

      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 Pittsburgh, PA?

      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 Pittsburgh, PA?

      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 Pittsburgh, PA?

      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 Pittsburgh, PA?

      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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