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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Stiff Person Syndrome near South Carolina, US. Of these, 32 are Experienced.

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    32 providers found
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Prisma Health University Medical Group

      200 Patewood Dr, Suite B350, 
      Greenville, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dery Miller is a Neurologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Migraine, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Prisma Health University Medical Group

      200 Patewood Dr, Suite B350, 
      Greenville, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Fox is a Neurologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Fox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Seizures. Dr. Fox is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Prisma Health Neurology – Greenville

      200B Patewood Drive, 
      Greenville, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Fredy Revilla is a Neurologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Revilla 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, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Supranuclear Ocular Palsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Revilla is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      8024 Myrtle Trace Dr, 
      Conway, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mario Bangco is a Neurologist in Conway, South Carolina. Dr. Bangco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Bangco is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Pain Specialists Of Charleston

      2695 Elms Plantation Blvd, Suite A, 
      North Charleston, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Donald Schmechel is a Neurologist in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Schmechel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder, and Sulfite Oxidase Deficiency. Dr. Schmechel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Bon Secours Medical Group Greenville Specialty Care LLC

      317 Saint Francis Dr, Suite 220, 
      Greenville, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Paul Lapenna is a Neurologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Lapenna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Dysarthria, Stroke, Stiff Person Syndrome, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Dr. Lapenna is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Family Medicine
      1817 Woodruff Rd, 
      Greenville, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Kemmerlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Kemmerlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, Parainfluenza, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Prisma Health University Medical Group

      200 Patewood Dr, Suite B350, 
      Greenville, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amber Stutz is a Neurologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Stutz 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, Essential Tremor, and Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome. Dr. Stutz is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      436 W Palmetto St, 
      Florence, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Walter Evans is a Neurologist in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Migraine, and Seizures. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      116 Standard Warehouse Rd, 
      Lugoff, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu, Yoruba
      Accepting New Patients

      Olajide Balogun is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Lugoff, South Carolina. Dr. Balogun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Balogun is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology | Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology | Neurosurgery

      Abbeville County Memorial Hospital

      901 W Greenwood St, Suite 1, 
      Abbeville, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Glen Scott is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Abbeville, South Carolina. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Spastic Paraparesis, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Spartanburg Medical Center

      101 E Wood St, 
      Spartanburg, SC 
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Carol Kooistra is a Neurologist in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Kooistra has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Dr. Kooistra is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      127 Professional Park Dr, 
      Rock Hill, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Howard Mandell is a Neurologist in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Dr. Mandell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, and Migraine. Dr. Mandell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      1071 Boiling Springs Rd, 
      Spartanburg, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, French, Italian, Romanian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Bogdan Gheorghiu is a Neurologist in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Gheorghiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Essential Tremor, Myasthenia Gravis, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Gheorghiu is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Mecklenburg Neurology Group

      1665 Herlong Ct, Suite B, 
      Rock Hill, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Harold Reeves is a Neurologist in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Dr. Reeves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Memory Loss, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Migraine. Dr. Reeves is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology | Physiatry
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology | Physiatry

      University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

      171 Ashley Ave, 
      Charleston, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sarah Breevoort is a Neurologist and a Physiatrist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Breevoort is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Breevoort is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Coastal Inpatient Physicians LLC

      9330 Medical Plaza Dr, 
      Charleston, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeffrey Bodle is a Neurologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Bodle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures. Dr. Bodle is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Palmetto Primary Care Physicians

      2500 Elms Center Road, 
      North Charleston, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Carlile is a Neurologist in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Carlile is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Peripheral Neuropathy, Migraine, and Delirium.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

      167 Ashley Ave, 
      Charleston, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Katherine Ruzhansky is a Neurologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Ruzhansky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Thymectomy. Dr. Ruzhansky is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Musc Affiliate Physicians

      312 Harrison Bridge Rd, 
      Simpsonville, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Melanie Greene is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Dr. Greene is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, High Cholesterol, and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency. Dr. Greene is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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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