The 20 Best Essential Tremor Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

Find the Top Essential Tremor Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 72 doctor with experience in Essential Tremor near Iowa, US. Of these, 41 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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72 providers found
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Randall Hamilton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hamilton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Hamilton is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Waterloo Neurology

    2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 201, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Sangeeta Shah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. She is also highly rated in 89 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Memory Loss, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures. Dr. Shah is board certified in Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Heike Schmolck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schmolck is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Schmolck is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Neurology | Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Neurology | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Babikian is a Neurologist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Babikian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Lafora Disease. Dr. Babikian is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Neurosurgery | Pediatrics | Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Neurosurgery | Pediatrics | Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite B1, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Esmiralda Henderson is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Henderson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Henderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Eischeid is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Eischeid is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Dry Mouth. Dr. Eischeid is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Essential Tremor
    Experienced in Essential Tremor
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nandakumar Narayanan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Narayanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Dementia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Narayanan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Referral may be required

    UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine Grimes

    101 SE Destination Dr, 
    Grimes, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lynn Struck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Grimes, Iowa. Dr. Struck is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Struck is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Jeremy Greenlee is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Greenlee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rathke Cleft Cyst, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Greenlee is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Jennifer Kruger is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Kruger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Migraine. Dr. Kruger is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Teri Thomsen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Thomsen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tourette Syndrome, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne North Iowa Neurology At Mason City Clinic

    250 S. Crescent Drive, Suite M2400, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Rajinder Verma is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Verma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Verma is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Genesis Memory Care

    1351 W. Central Park Ave. Pavilion 1, Suite 340, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Melyssa Mosley is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Mosley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Essential Tremor, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Mosley is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Genesis Memory Care

    1351 W. Central Park Ave. Pavilion 1, Suite 340, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rodney Short is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Short is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Tuberous Sclerosis, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Dr. Short is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Short is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Puricelli is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Puricelli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Puricelli is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Keith Kohout is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kohout is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Memory Loss. Dr. Kohout is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Waterloo Neurology

    2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 201, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marc Hines is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Hines is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Memory Loss. Dr. Hines is board certified in Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Hines is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Genesis Neurology Care

    1351 W. Central Park Ave. Pavilion 1, Suite 310, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Heather Hitesman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hitesman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Migraine, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. Dr. Hitesman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Riesberg is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Riesberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, Migraine, and Epilepsy. Dr. Riesberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Jacoby is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jacoby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Alzheimer's Disease, Epilepsy, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Jacoby is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Essential Tremor?

    Essential tremor (ET) is a type of involuntary shaking movement. It has no identified cause. Involuntary means you shake without trying to do so and are not able to stop the shaking at will.

    When should I see an Essential Tremor 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 an Essential Tremor 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 Essential Tremor 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 Essential Tremor 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 an Essential Tremor 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 Essential Tremor doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Essential Tremor 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 an Essential Tremor 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 Essential Tremor 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 Essential Tremor 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 Essential Tremor doctors in Iowa, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Essential Tremor 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 an Essential Tremor doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Essential Tremor 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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