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

Find the Top Dopa-Responsive Dystonia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 16 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laurice Yang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Yang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Dry Mouth, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

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

    Office

    453 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Felix Chang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Gallentine is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Gallentine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, Status Epilepticus, and Absence Seizure.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Margaret Ferris is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Ferris is rated as an Advanced 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 Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

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

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hengameh Kargaran is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Kargaran is rated as an Advanced 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 REM Behavior Disorder, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

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

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melanie Lising is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lising is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Helen Bronte is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Bronte is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gaurav Chattree is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Chattree is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Neurology
    Mountain View, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Lee is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mountain View, California. Dr. Lee 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 Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Corticobasal Degeneration, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Lee is board certified in Neurology - Board Certified. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Mountain View, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leland Greenwald is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mountain View, California. Dr. Greenwald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Greenwald is board certified in Neurology - Board Certified. Dr. Greenwald is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaime Lopez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lopez 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 Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Meige Syndrome, Brain Aneurysm, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Viet Nguyen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Hemiplegia, Concussion, and Meige Syndrome.

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

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Miller is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Hemiplegia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

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

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathleen Poston is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Poston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Dementia.

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

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bianca Palushaj is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Palushaj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency.

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

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Junghoon Ha is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Mouth, Essential Tremor, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency.

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

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacinda Sampson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sampson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paramyotonia Congenita, Myotonic Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Oculodentodigital Dysplasia, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer O'malley is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. O'malley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 102 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Focal Dystonia, Cerebral Palsy, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chorea, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Collins is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Collins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Focal Dystonia, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Moebius Syndrome.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sungho Cho is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Meige Syndrome, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.

    Showing 1-20 of 23

    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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 

    Read more about our Content Policy