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    MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Stiff Person Syndrome near Virginia, US. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    42 providers found
      Elite in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Elite in Stiff Person Syndrome

      University Of Virginia Physicians Group

      1221 Lee St, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Alexandra Simpson is a Neurologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Hereditary Hyperekplexia, Transverse Myelitis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Simpson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Rmh Medical Group LLC

      1871 Evelyn Byrd Ave, 
      Harrisonburg, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Glenn Deputy is a Neurologist in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Dr. Deputy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Neuralgia, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Seizures.

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      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      VCU Health - Ambulatory Care Center

      417 N. 11th Street, 
      Richmond, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kelly Gwathmey is a Neurologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Gwathmey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Gwathmey is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Advanced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Neurology Consulants Of Tidewater PLLC

      6161 Kempsville Cir, 
      Norfolk, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mary Bowles is a Neurologist in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Bowles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Neuralgia, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Stiff Person Syndrome.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Inova Health Care Services

      8081 Innovation Park Dr, 
      Fairfax, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rahul Dave is a Neurologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Dave is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Erdheim-Chester Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Transverse Myelitis. Dr. Dave is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology | Sleep Medicine | Pain Medicine
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Neurology | Sleep Medicine | Pain Medicine
      20486 Market Street, 
      Onancock, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vipul Shelat is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Onancock, Virginia. Dr. Shelat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Folate-Deficiency Anemia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      University Of Virginia Physicians Group

      1 Hospital Dr, Fl 2, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Lawrence Phillips is a Neurologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      University Of Virginia Physicians Group

      1221 Lee St, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Elliott is a Neurologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Elliott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. Dr. Elliott is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Sentara Medical Group

      301 Monticello Ave, 
      Williamsburg, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew Galbreath is a Neurologist in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Galbreath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Galbreath is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Carilion Medical Center

      3 Riverside Cir, 
      Roanoke, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Aashit Shah is a Neurologist in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Status Epilepticus, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Oncology And Hematology Associates Of Southwest Virginia Inc

      2013 Jefferson St Sw, 
      Roanoke, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Rotche is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Rotche is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Lung Cancer, Acute Mountain Sickness, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Rotche is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Oncology And Hematology Associates Of Southwest Virginia Inc

      2013 Jefferson St Sw, 
      Roanoke, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jerome Goldschmidt is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Goldschmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Hemochromatosis, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Goldschmidt is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      200 Professional Park Dr Se, Suite 5, 
      Blacksburg, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Manuel Marrufo is a Neurologist in Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Marrufo 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), Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Epilepsy.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      1222 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 3, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Margaret Plews-Ogan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Plews-Ogan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), and Endoscopy. Dr. Plews-Ogan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Integrated Neurology Services

      6355 Walker Ln, Suite 313, 
      Alexandria, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Cheryl Smith is a Neurologist in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Riverside Physician Services Inc

      120 Kings Way, Suite 2700, 
      Williamsburg, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Shawke Soueidan is a Neurologist in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Soueidan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia. Dr. Soueidan is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Carilion Healthcare Corporation

      6415 Peters Creek Rd, 
      Roanoke, VA 
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Adrienne Kinsey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Kinsey has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Kinsey is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Oncology And Hematology Associates Of Southwest Virginia Inc

      2600 Research Dr A, 
      Blacksburg, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sheenu Sheela is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Sheela is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Acute Mountain Sickness, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Sheela is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome
      Experienced in Stiff Person Syndrome

      Carilion Medical Center

      3 Riverside Cir, 
      Roanoke, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Carlos Mora is a Neurologist in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Mora 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), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Mora is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Sentara Medical Group

      11803 Jefferson Ave, Suite 140, 
      Newport News, VA 
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Suguna Veeramachineni is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Veeramachineni has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Person Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Veeramachineni 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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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