The 20 Best Dopa-Responsive Dystonia Doctors Near Me in Irvine, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia near Irvine, CA. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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23 providers found
    Distinguished in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Distinguished in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia

    Sandeep Thakkar

    16405 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandeep Thakkar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Thakkar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. 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.

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

    Neurology And Pain Specialty Center

    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Martinez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 91 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Martinez is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology and United Council For Neurologic Subspecialties - Headache Medicine. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Office

    14161 Newport Ave, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Do is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tustin, California. Dr. Do is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Focal Dystonia, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency.

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    Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Allison Przekop is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Przekop is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Transient Tic Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Stereotypic Movement Disorder, and Spasmus Nutans. Dr. Przekop is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Coast Internal Medicine Consultants

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

    Mindy Bixby is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Bixby is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. 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 Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Internal Medicine

    Halcyon Health Direct Primary Care

    19712 MacArthur Blvd Ste 100, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauri Seymour is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Seymour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, and Infectious Myocarditis.

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

    Office

    2525 DuPont Dr, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitchell Brin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Brin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Torticollis, Focal Dystonia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Migraine, and Nerve Decompression.

    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Internal Medicine

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Simin Torabzadeh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Torabzadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza-Dermatology

    1 Medical Plz Dr, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Morenkova is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Morenkova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. 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 Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia

    Office

    6650 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amir Besharat is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Besharat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Essential Tremor.

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

    Office

    15785 Laguna Canyon Rd Ste 255, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Grace Kao is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Kao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Meige Syndrome, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    1140 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 730, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amir Shokrae is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Shokrae is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Memory Loss, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome. Dr. Shokrae is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Terence Sanger is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Sanger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Movement Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Sanger is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Coast Internal Medicine Consultants

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

    Neal Hermanowicz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Hermanowicz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. 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.

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

    UCI Health

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

    Nicolas Phielipp is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Phielipp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. 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.

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

    Kiet Loc Apc

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiet Loc is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Loc is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Foot Drop. Dr. Loc is board certified in American Board Of Neurology.

    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2801 E Coast Hwy Ste E, 
    Corona Del Mar, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaveh Karandish is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Corona Del Mar, California. Dr. Karandish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Osteoporosis.

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

    Mp Advanced Neurology Inc

    520 Superior Ave, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaveh Saremi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 29 years. Dr. Saremi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. 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.

    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Internal Medicine

    Humanistic Services Inc.

    3900 W Coast Hwy Ste 330, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher O'carroll is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. O'carroll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Tabes Dorsalis, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Shingles.

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

    Dr. Shafer

    520 Superior Ave Ste 205, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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 Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. 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.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 near Irvine, 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 a Dopa-Responsive Dystonia doctor near Irvine, 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 Dopa-Responsive Dystonia doctors near Irvine, 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 Dopa-Responsive Dystonia doctors near Irvine, 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 a Dopa-Responsive Dystonia doctor near Irvine, 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 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 near Irvine, 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 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 near Irvine, CA?

    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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