The 20 Best Benign Essential Blepharospasm Doctors Near Me in brandon, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Benign Essential Blepharospasm near brandon, FL. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
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    Florida Eye Specialists And Cataract Institute

    403 Vonderburg Dr, 
    Brandon, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    813-681-1122
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Applebaum is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Applebaum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Entropion, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Blocked Tear Duct. Dr. Applebaum is board certified in AB Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Applebaum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Roy Z. Braunstein
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Roy Z. Braunstein
    Ophthalmology
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    Gregory L. Henderson MD Facs. Inc.

    403 Vonderburg Dr, 
    Brandon, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    813-681-1122
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Roy Braunstein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Braunstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Glaucoma. Dr. Braunstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
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    Geoffrey Kwitko, M.D.

    1007 Professional Park Dr, 
    Brandon, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    813-877-8665
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Geoffrey Kwitko is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Kwitko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Entropion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Orbital Cellulitis, and Benign Essential Blepharospasm.

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    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Jennifer S. Landy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Jennifer S. Landy
    Ophthalmology
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    Bay Area Eye Institute

    3242 Cove Bend Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (14.1 miles away)
    813-265-6940
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jennifer Landy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Landy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Entropion, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Chalazion, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Landy is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Landy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Jay J. Older
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Jay J. Older
    Ophthalmology
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    The Bowman Institute For Dermatologic Surgery

    5379 Primrose Lake Cir, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (15.0 miles away)
    813-977-2040
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jay Older is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Older is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Entropion, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping. Dr. Older is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Older is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Referral may be required

    Johnnie B BYRD SR Alzheimers Center And Research Institute

    4001 E Fletcher Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (13.1 miles away)
    813-821-8038
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
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    Offers Telehealth

    Kamilia Nozile-Firth is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Nozile-Firth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Nozile-Firth is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
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    Johnnie B BYRD SR Alzheimers Center And Research Institute

    4001 E Fletcher Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (13.1 miles away)
    813-821-8017
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
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    Accepting New Patients

    Natalya Shneyder is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Shneyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Secondary Parkinsonism, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Shneyder is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Pedram Hamrah
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Pedram Hamrah
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.

    13330 Usf Laurel Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (13.2 miles away)
    813-821-8038
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Pedram Hamrah is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Hamrah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Hereditary Keratitis, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Hamrah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Referral may be required

    Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.

    13330 Usf Laurel Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (13.2 miles away)
    813-974-2201
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Milind Kothari is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Kothari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stiff Person Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, Mononeuritis Multiplex, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Kothari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Jorge Agi
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. Jorge Agi
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Usf Carol And Frank Morsani Center For Advanced Healthcare

    13330 Usf Laurel Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jorge Agi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Agi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Horizontal Gaze Palsy with Progressive Scoliosis, and Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia. Dr. Agi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. John S. Jarstad
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. John S. Jarstad
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    USF Health Diagnostic Microscopy Lab

    13330 Usf Laurel Dr Fl 4, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (13.9 miles away)
    813-974-4864
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
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    John Jarstad is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Jarstad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Jarstad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Referral may be required

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    13330 Usf Laurel Dr Fl 3, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (13.9 miles away)
    813-396-9478
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Jain is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Jain is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. William P. Mack
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Dr. William P. Mack
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Mack Center Cosmetic Surgery

    3109 W Azeele St, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hungarian, Romanian
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    William Mack is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Mack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Entropion, Blocked Tear Duct, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping. Dr. Mack is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Experienced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Referral may be required

    Neurological Specialties Neurology PA

    2816 W Virginia Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    813-876-6321
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Brody Henkel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Henkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Memory Loss. Dr. Henkel is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Henkel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Benign Essential Blepharospasm?

    Benign essential blepharospasm (BEB) is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by abnormal blinking or spasms of the eyelids. It is a form of dystonia, a group of movement disorders involving uncontrolled tensing of the muscles (contractions), rhythmic shaking (tremors), and other involuntary movements. BEB occurs in both men and women, although it is especially common in middle-aged women. Initial symptoms include an increased frequency of blinking, dry eyes, and eye irritation. As the condition progresses, spasms of the muscles surrounding the eyes cause involuntary winking or squinting and increasing difficulty keeping eyes open, which can lead to vision impairment. In more than half of all people with BEB, the symptoms affect other facial muscles and muscles in other areas of the body. When people with BEB also experience involuntary muscle spasms affecting the tongue and jaw, this is known as Meige syndrome. The cause of BEB is unknown; however, some cases appear to run through families.

    When should I see a Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctor near brandon, FL?

    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 Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctor near brandon, FL?

    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 do I find the best Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctor near brandon, FL?

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    How does MediFind rank Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctors near brandon, FL?

    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 Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctors near brandon, FL?

    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 Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctor near brandon, FL?

    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 Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Benign Essential Blepharospasm 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 Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctor near brandon, FL?

    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 Benign Essential Blepharospasm 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 Benign Essential Blepharospasm 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 Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctors near brandon, FL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Benign Essential Blepharospasm 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 Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Benign Essential Blepharospasm 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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