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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia near Louisiana, US. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    WK Pierremont Neurology Clinic

    1811 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 200, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chaitanya Amrutkar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Amrutkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Essential Tremor, Meige Syndrome, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Amrutkar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Symvios Anesthesia LLC

    995 Robert Blvd, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Glynn is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Glynn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia. Dr. Glynn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Referral required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Houghton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Houghton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Houghton is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Houghton is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Symvios Anesthesia LLC

    995 Robert Blvd, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rex Houser is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Houser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, and Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis. Dr. Houser is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Neurology
    Advanced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Georgia Lea is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lea is rated as an Advanced 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, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Secondary Parkinsonism, Movement Disorders, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Family Medicine

    Dr. Gary Birdsall Medical Clinic LLC

    102 W 112th St, 
    Cut Off, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Birdsall is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cut Off, Louisiana. Dr. Birdsall 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, Dehydration, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Dr. Birdsall is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    WK Pierremont Neurology Clinic

    1811 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 200, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Meghan Harris is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Migraine, Parkinson's Disease, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4224 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neda Hidarilak is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Hidarilak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Hidarilak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Tulane Doctors Neurosciences - Covington

    101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 402, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Perez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Focal Dystonia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Perez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Ultimate Performance Chiropractic & Rehab LLC

    646 W McNeese St, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Reynard Odenheimer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Odenheimer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Serotonin Syndrome, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder. Dr. Odenheimer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gerard Dynes is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Dynes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Foot Drop, Essential Tremor, and Migraine. Dr. Dynes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Referral required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Julia Staisch is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Staisch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Tardive Dyskinesia. Dr. Staisch is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Staisch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Neuromedical Center

    10101 Park Rowe Ave Ste 200, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Whiddon is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Whiddon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Stiff Person Syndrome. Dr. Whiddon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Paulk is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Paulk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency. Dr. Paulk is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Paulk is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Qureshi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Qureshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Vascular Dementia. Dr. Qureshi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Qureshi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Experienced in Dopa-Responsive Dystonia
    Referral required

    Ochsner Lafayette General Neuroscience Center

    155 Hospital Dr, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Foreman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Foreman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Seizures, Essential Tremor, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Dr. Foreman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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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