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    MediFind found 159 doctor with experience in Stiff Person Syndrome near Texas, US. Of these, 141 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    159 providers found
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Family Medicine

      Texas Health Physicians Group

      410 Pinson Rd, 
      Forney, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Antonio Barksdale is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Forney, Texas. Dr. Barksdale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

      Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Trinity Neuroscience Institute

      910 E. Houston St, Suite 330, Suite 330, 
      Tyler, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Lester Collins is a Neurologist in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Collins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Multiple System Atrophy, Stiff Person Syndrome, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Dr. Collins is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome

      The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

      8300 Floyd Curl Dr, 
      San Antonio, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Wicklund is a Neurologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Wicklund is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Inclusion Body Myositis, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I, and Paramyotonia Congenita. Dr. Wicklund is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Distinguished in Stiff Person Syndrome

      University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

      5303 Harry Hines Blvd, 
      Dallas, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sharon Nations is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Nations is rated as a Distinguished 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), Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Stiff Person Syndrome, and Thymectomy.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Diversified Management Services, LLC

      1722 Ninth St., 
      Wichita Falls, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Danny Bartel is a Neurologist in Wichita Falls, Texas. Dr. Bartel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease. Dr. Bartel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Neurology Consultants Of Dallas - Allscripts

      8390 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Suite 1000, 
      Dallas, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nirav Pavasia is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Pavasia 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, Essential Tremor, and Tardive Dyskinesia. Dr. Pavasia is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Neurology Consultants Of Dallas - Allscripts

      8390 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Suite 1000, 
      Dallas, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Latin, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Steven Gerhardt is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Gerhardt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Foot Drop, and Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction. Dr. Gerhardt is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Neurology Consultants Of Dallas - Allscripts

      8390 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Suite 1000, 
      Dallas, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Krampitz is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Krampitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Stroke, Seizures, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Krampitz is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Neurology Consultants Of Dallas - Allscripts

      8390 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Suite 1000, 
      Dallas, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients

      Duc Tran is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Stroke, Dementia, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Vanderbilt Neurodiagnostics Lab

      1301 Medical Center Dr, Suite B817, 
      Nashville, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Amanda Peltier is a Neurologist in Nashville, Texas. Dr. Peltier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Dysautonomia, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Multiple System Atrophy, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Peltier is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Neurology Institute Of Kerrville PLLC

      1580 S Main St, Suite 201, 
      Boerne, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Suzanne Gazda is a Neurologist in Boerne, Texas. Dr. Gazda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Stiff Person Syndrome, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Dr. Gazda is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      4402 Vance Jackson Rd, Suite 146, 
      San Antonio, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Wong is a Neurologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Rasmussen Encephalitis.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Tmh Physician Associates PLLC

      16605 Southwest Fwy 400 Mob3, Methodist Family Medicine, 
      Sugar Land, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Smith is a Neurologist in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

      5303 Harry Hines Blvd, 
      Dallas, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kyle Blackburn is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Blackburn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Sleep Medicine | Neurology
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Sleep Medicine | Neurology

      East Dallas Neurological Services, PLLC

      Mesquite, TX 
      Experience:
      31+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amir Torabi is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Mesquite, Texas. Dr. Torabi has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, Seizures, Stroke, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Lakeside Physicians Neurology

      1315 Water's Edge Drive, 
      Granbury, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Bishnu Sapkota is a Neurologist in Granbury, Texas. Dr. Sapkota is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Sapkota is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology | Psychiatry
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology | Psychiatry
      4323 N Josey Ln, Suite 301, 
      Carrollton, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nnamdi Dike is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist in Carrollton, Texas. Dr. Dike is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, and Seizures. Dr. Dike is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Tmh Physician Associates PLLC

      6560 Fannin St, Suite 802, 
      Houston, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Abdul Alchaki is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Alchaki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Stiff Person Syndrome, and Syringobulbia. Dr. Alchaki is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

      5303 Harry Hines Blvd, Fl 6, 
      Dallas, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vikram Shakkottai is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Shakkottai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      James W. Aston Ambulatory Care Center

      5303 Harry Hines Blvd., 8th Floor, 
      Dallas, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Vernino is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Vernino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Dysautonomia, Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, Multiple System Atrophy, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Vernino 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 Texas, 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 Texas, 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 Texas, 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 Texas, 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 Texas, 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 Texas, 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 Texas, 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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