The 20 Best Benign Essential Blepharospasm Doctors Near Me in Missouri, US

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The 20 Best Benign Essential Blepharospasm Doctors in Missouri, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 66 doctor with experience in Benign Essential Blepharospasm near Missouri, US. Of these, 45 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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66 providers found
    Distinguished in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmic Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Inc.

    12990 Manchester Rd Ste 102, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Holds is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Holds is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, and Ectropion.

    Distinguished in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology

    Sabates Eye Centers PA

    5811 NW Barry Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Lyon is an Ophthalmologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Lyon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. His top areas of expertise are Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Strabismus, Chalazion, and Esotropia.

    Gabriela Espinoza
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Gabriela Espinoza specializes in care for patients with eyelid abnormalities, eyelid and orbit cancer, and thyroid eye disease. She performs facial ophthalmic plastic surgery, eyelid surgery, and orbital fracture repair. She also provides nasolacrimal duct care, including endoscopic surgery for clearing blocked tear ducts - an approach that's less invasive than traditional surgery. Her research interests include orbital inflammatory diseases. Dr. Espinoza is a professor of ophthalmology and the Assistant Dean of Educational Programming for the Graduate Medical Education office at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is a board member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Dr. Espinoza enjoys playing piano and guitar. Dr. Espinoza is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. Her top areas of expertise are Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Ptosis, and Blocked Tear Duct.

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    Niranjan Singh
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    SSM Health Neurosciences

    1035 Bellevue Ave., Suite 500, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Niranjan Singh, MD, DM, FAAN ,FAHS, FAANEM, is board certified in psychiatry & neurology, neuromuscular medicine, headache medicine and electrodiagnostic medicine (EDX). He graduated from Banaras Hindu University's Institute of Medical Sciences in Varanasi, India, and completed his residency within the department of Neurology and Psychiatry at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. After completing his residency, Dr. Singh became a fellow within the department of neurology and psychiatry at Saint Louis University School of Medicine before becoming an associate professor of neurology at the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia, MO. Dr. Singh practices neurology for patients 18 years of age and older and has clinical interests in neuromuscular medicine, electrodiagnostic testing, stroke, headache medicine and general neurology. He is a member of the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine and the International Headache Society. ""When caring for my patients, I always try to approach them with the same compassionate care I would want for my own family member.""". Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Migraine, Multiple System Atrophy, Headache, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology

    Jones Eye Center

    1405 Doctors Dr, 
    West Plains, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Jones is an Ophthalmologist in West Plains, Missouri. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Entropion, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    4901 Forest Park Ave Fl 6, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Shepherd is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Shepherd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Esotropia, and Tolosa Hunt Syndrome.

    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Sleep Medicine

    Office

    1600 S Brentwood Blvd Ste 600, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raman Malhotra is a Sleep Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Malhotra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. His top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Ptosis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    10 Barnes West Dr Ste 201, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Couch is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Couch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Thyroid Eye Disease, and Graves Disease.

    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Norris is a Neurologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Norris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Focal Dystonia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Coxhealth-Neurology

    3801 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Papaiah Sreepada is a Neurologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Sreepada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Lafora Disease.

    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    4901 Forest Park Ave Fl 6, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Custer is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Custer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. His top areas of expertise are Entropion, Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Trabeculectomy.

    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carisa Petris is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Petris has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. Her top areas of expertise are Entropion, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Blocked Tear Duct.

    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Gratton is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gratton has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. His top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Care Specialists LLC

    360 S Mount Auburn Rd, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Kinder is an Ophthalmologist in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Kinder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Astigmatism, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology

    Washington University Eye Center

    5201 Mid America Plz Ste 2500, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robi Maamari is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Maamari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. His top areas of expertise are Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE), Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome.

    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Freeman Physician Group

    1020 McIntosh Cir Ste 200, 
    Joplin, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gulshan Uppal is a Neurologist in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Uppal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Essential Tremor, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm

    Coxhealth-Neurology

    3801 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Ellis is a Neurologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Neurology
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Neurology

    Mu Health Care Children's Specialty Center

    1020 Hitt St, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Shah is a Neurologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. His top areas of expertise are Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology

    Advocates For A Healthy Community

    440 E Tampa St, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brendon Delport is an Ophthalmologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Delport is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. His top areas of expertise are Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology Consultants LLC

    12990 Manchester Rd Ste 201, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Byron Santos is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Santos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Essential Blepharospasm. His top areas of expertise are Entropion, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Blocked Tear Duct.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in Missouri, 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 Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctor in Missouri, 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 Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctors in Missouri, 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 Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctors in Missouri, 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 Benign Essential Blepharospasm doctor in Missouri, 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 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 in Missouri, 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 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 in Missouri, US?

    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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