The 20 Best Dopa-Responsive Dystonia Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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The 20 Best Dopa-Responsive Dystonia Doctors in Iowa, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia near Iowa, US. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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

    Burlington Neurology And Sleep Clinic PLC.

    1225 S Gear Ave Ste 153, 
    West Burlington, IA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rahul Khanna is a Neurologist in West Burlington, Iowa. Dr. Khanna has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Endovascular Embolization, and Thrombectomy.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Annie Killoran is a Neurologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Killoran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Groth is a Neurologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Groth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    Childserve Center

    5406 Merle Hay Rd, 
    Johnston, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Blankenship is a Pediatrics provider in Johnston, Iowa. Dr. Blankenship is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Expressive Language Disorder, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Contracture Deformity.

    Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Sleep Medicine

    Washington County Hospital And Clinics

    400 E Polk St, 
    Washington, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ernest Ajax is a Sleep Medicine provider in Washington, Iowa. Dr. Ajax 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, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Essential Tremor.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Teri Thomsen is a Neurologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Thomsen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Tourette Syndrome, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Sangeeta Shah
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia

    Office

    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 201, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sangeeta Shah is a Neurologist in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Memory Loss, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Randall Hamilton
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia

    Office

    1111 6th Ave Ste A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randall Hamilton is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hamilton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Keith Kohout
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Kohout is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kohout is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Memory Loss.

    Michael Jacoby
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia

    Office

    1111 6th Ave Ste A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Jacoby is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jacoby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Alzheimer's Disease, Epilepsy, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

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

    St Luke's Methodist Hospital

    1026 A Ave NE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Dove is a Physiatrist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Dove is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Brown-Sequard Syndrome, Spasticity, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency.

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

    Children's Eye Clinic PC

    6000 University Ave Ste 210, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lynn Struck is a Neurologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Struck is rated as an Experienced 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 Essential Tremor.

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

    St Luke's Methodist Hospital

    1026 A Ave NE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Appleby is a Physiatrist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Appleby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, and Troyer Syndrome.

    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Internal Medicine
    1005 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 104, 
    Ottumwa, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanley Blew is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ottumwa, Iowa. Dr. Blew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency.

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

    Office

    12493 University Ave Ste 100, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Kopp is an Internal Medicine provider in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Kopp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Spasticity, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Eischeid is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Eischeid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Dry Mouth.

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

    Physiotherapy Associates Inc

    450 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kurt Smith is a Physiatrist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Hemiplegia, and Paraplegia.

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

    Gundersen Decorah Clinic

    1830 State Highway 9, 
    Decorah, IA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Biemiller is a Neurologist in Decorah, Iowa. Dr. Biemiller has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, and Secondary Parkinsonism.

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

    Office

    12493 University Ave Ste 100, 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ai Phu is a Physiatrist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Phu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma.

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

    Rebecca J Metzger DDS LLC

    1015 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Godfrey Thuku is a Physiatrist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Thuku is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Tendinitis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Neuralgia.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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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