The 20 Best Athetosis Doctors Near Me in orange, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Athetosis near orange, CA. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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23 providers found
    Advanced in Athetosis
    Advanced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Swope is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Swope is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Swope is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health ALS & Neuromuscular Center

    200 South Manchester Avenue, Suite 110, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicolas Phielipp is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Phielipp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maija-riikka Steenari is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Steenari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. She is also highly rated in 158 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency, PEPCK 1 Deficiency, Autosomal Recessive Congenital Methemoglobinemia, and Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency. Dr. Steenari is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Athetosis
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amanda Fernandez is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. She is also highly rated in 81 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Dysferlinopathy, Memory Loss, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Fernandez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Minodora Totoiu is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Totoiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. She is also highly rated in 106 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Down Syndrome, Seizures, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Totoiu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Morenkova is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Morenkova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Tardive Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    Thrive Neurology

    12555 Garden Grove Blvd Ste 401, 
    Garden Grove, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michel Darazi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Garden Grove, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Darazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Peripheral Neuropathy, Epilepsy, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Athetosis
    Neurology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Athetosis
    Neurology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    1211 West La Palma Avenue, Suite 710, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yawen Wang is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Lafora Disease. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Athetosis
    Advanced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required
    381 Imperial Highway, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Johnson Moon is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Moon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Stroke, Essential Tremor, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Moon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Athetosis
    Advanced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    Sandeep Thakkar

    16405 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandeep Thakkar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Thakkar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Thakkar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Thakkar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center

    1111 W La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Piran Pirouz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Pirouz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stroke, Epilepsy, and Liver Failure.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Referral may be required
    2282 North State College Boulevard, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Ela is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Ela is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Serotonin Syndrome, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Dysarthria. Dr. Ela is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    Wenqiang Tian, MD

    4050 Barranca Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wenqiang Tian is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Tian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Torticollis, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Irvine

    4050 Barranca Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hitesh Patel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    Pmdmg

    9940 Talbert Ave, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kong Truong is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Truong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, and Focal Dystonia. Dr. Truong is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Truong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    Mp Advanced Neurology Inc

    520 Superior Ave, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kaveh Saremi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Saremi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Migraine, Stroke, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Saremi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology/Clinical Neurophysiology, Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology), and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Clinical Neurophysiolog. Dr. Saremi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    Southland Neurologic Institute

    3851 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Thompson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Dr. Thompson is board certified in American Board Of Neurology.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    Coast Internal Medicine Consultants

    520 Superior Ave Ste 205, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mindy Bixby is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Bixby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Focal Dystonia.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    Dr. Shafer

    520 Superior Ave Ste 205, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saulena Shafer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Shafer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Serotonin Syndrome, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Shafer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Athetosis
    Experienced in Athetosis
    Referral may be required

    Coast Internal Medicine Consultants

    520 Superior Ave Ste 205, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neal Hermanowicz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Hermanowicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Athetosis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Athetosis?

    Athetosis is a movement disorder (dyskinesia) characterized by constant, sinuous, slow, irregular, and involuntary movements affecting the ends of limbs, especially the arms, that can be caused by injury or to basal ganglia (deep brain structures) that coordinate muscle movement or drug toxicity.

    When should I see an Athetosis doctor near orange, CA?

    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 an Athetosis doctor near orange, CA?

    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 Athetosis doctors near orange, CA?

    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 Athetosis doctors near orange, CA?

    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 an Athetosis doctor near orange, CA?

    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 Athetosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Athetosis 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 an Athetosis doctor near orange, CA?

    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 Athetosis 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 Athetosis 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 Athetosis doctors near orange, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Athetosis 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 an Athetosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Athetosis 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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