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    MediFind found 214 doctor with experience in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia near California, US. Of these, 158 are Experienced, 47 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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      Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Pain Medicine | Physiatry
      Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Pain Medicine | Physiatry

      Desert Orthopedic Center A Medical Group Inc

      39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
      Rancho Mirage, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hazmer Cassim is a Pain Medicine specialist and a Physiatrist in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Cassim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Spinal Stenosis.

      Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephanie Lessig is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Lessig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism.

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      Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia

      Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

      4860 Y St, 
      Sacramento, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Snider is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Snider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Snider is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      39000 Bob Hope Dr, Hirschberg Blg, Ste 310, 
      Rancho Mirage, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Phillip Smith is a Physiatrist in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Bursitis.

      Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia

      West Coast Neurology

      1360 W 6th St, Suite 350, 
      San Pedro, CA 
      Experience:
      53+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Gluckman is a Neurologist in San Pedro, California. Dr. Gluckman has been practicing medicine for over 53 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Migraine, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Headache.

      Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia

      West Coast Neurology

      1015 N 1st Ave, Suite A, 
      Arcadia, CA 
      Experience:
      13+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Arnold Brizuela is a Neurologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Brizuela has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Partial Familial Epilepsy, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Brizuela is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Neurology
      Distinguished in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Neurology

      Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

      3160 Folsom Blvd, Suite 2100, 
      Sacramento, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lin Zhang is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Zhang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

      Distinguished in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Distinguished in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      16952 Ventura Blvd, 
      Encino, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Pejman Shirazy is a Physiatrist in Encino, California. Dr. Shirazy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

      Distinguished in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Distinguished in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      16405 Sand Canyon Avenue, Suite 265, 
      Irvine, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sandeep Thakkar is a Neurologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Thakkar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Thakkar is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Distinguished in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia

      University Of California San Francisco

      400 Parnassus Ave, Mcb300, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ian Bledsoe is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Bledsoe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Distinguished in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Distinguished in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Laurice Yang is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Yang has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Dry Mouth, and Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.

      Distinguished in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Neurology
      Distinguished in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Neurology

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1500 San Pablo St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Lew is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lew is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Focal Dystonia.

      Distinguished in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Distinguished in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      370 Ocean Ave, 
      Laguna Beach, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mindy Bixby is a Neurologist in Laguna Beach, California. Dr. Bixby is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Focal Dystonia.

      Distinguished in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Distinguished in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia

      Faculty Physicians And Surgeons Of Llusm

      28078 Baxter Rd, 
      Murrieta, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Khashayar Dashtipour is a Neurologist in Murrieta, California. Dr. Dashtipour is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Torticollis, Parkinson's Disease, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Distinguished in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Neurology
      Distinguished in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Neurology
      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Maya Katz is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Katz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Serotonin Syndrome, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Nicklesh Thakur
      Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia

      Buhler Specialty Pavilion

      2800 L Street, Suite 500, 
      Sacramento, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nicklesh Thakur is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Thakur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Thakur is currently accepting new patients.

      Ashok J. Dayananthan
      Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia

      Sutter Roseville Medical Plaza Care Center

      2 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 205, 
      Roseville, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ashok Dayananthan is a Neurologist in Roseville, California. Dr. Dayananthan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Migraine. Dr. Dayananthan is currently accepting new patients.

      Erica A. Byrd
      Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia

      2 Medical Plaza Care Center

      2 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 205, 
      Roseville, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Erica Byrd is a Neurologist in Roseville, California. Dr. Byrd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia. Dr. Byrd is currently accepting new patients.

      Kenneth P. Martinez
      Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Aliso Viejo, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kenneth Martinez is a Neurologist in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
      Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia

      The Neuron Clinic

      838 Nordahl Rd, Ste #200, 
      San Marcos, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jose Soria-Lopez is a Neurologist in San Marcos, California. Dr. Soria-Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Migraine, and Tardive Dyskinesia.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia?

      Dopa-responsive dystonia is a disorder that involves involuntary muscle contractions, tremors, and other uncontrolled movements (dystonia). The features of this condition range from mild to severe. This form of dystonia is called dopa-responsive dystonia because the signs and symptoms typically improve with sustained use of a medication known as L-Dopa.

      When should I see a Dopa-Responsive Dystonia doctor in California, 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 Dopa-Responsive Dystonia doctor in California, 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 Dopa-Responsive Dystonia doctors in California, 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 Dopa-Responsive Dystonia doctors in California, 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 Dopa-Responsive Dystonia doctor in California, 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 Dopa-Responsive Dystonia doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Dopa-Responsive Dystonia 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 Dopa-Responsive Dystonia doctor in California, 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 Dopa-Responsive Dystonia 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 Dopa-Responsive Dystonia 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 Dopa-Responsive Dystonia doctors in California, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Dopa-Responsive Dystonia 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 Dopa-Responsive Dystonia doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Dopa-Responsive Dystonia 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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