The 20 Best Essential Tremor Doctors Near Me in Chapel Hill, NC

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The 20 Best Essential Tremor Doctors near Chapel Hill, NC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Essential Tremor near Chapel Hill, NC. Of these, 19 are Experienced, 9 are Distinguished and 5 are Advanced.

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    Burton L. Scott
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor

    Duke Neurology Morreene Road

    932 Morreene Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Burton Scott is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Scott has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Essential Tremor.

    Jeffrey W. Cooney
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor

    Duke Neurology Morreene Road

    932 Morreene Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I see patients with a broad range of movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease, tremors, ataxia, dystonia, tics, and Huntington's disease. I employ deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy for selected patients with Parkinson's disease, tremor, or dystonia, and use botulinum toxin injections for certain patients with dystonia, tremors, or tics. I work with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, therapists, and other health care providers, with the overall goal of helping to improve the lives of patients with complex neurological diseases. Dr. Cooney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Kyle Mitchell
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor

    Duke Neurology Morreene Road

    932 Morreene Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    My passion for treating movement disorders grew after seeing dramatic improvements in my patients' quality of life due to both medical and surgical treatments. My specialty involves a combination of procedures (botulinum toxin injections, deep brain stimulator placement, and programming) and medication adjustments. As I deal with chronic disease, I enjoy getting to know my patients and families long-term. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors and traveling to new places whenever I get the chance. Dr. Mitchell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. His top areas of expertise are Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, and Supranuclear Ocular Palsy.

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    Dennis A. Turner
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    Duke Spine Center - Clinic 1B/1C

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    51+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I treat spine and movement disorders. My favorite part of my job is seeing my patients benefit from procedures that improve their quality of life. I also enjoy the integration of research into clinical practice and learning how research can benefit future generations. I spent seven years at the University of Minnesota before coming to Duke. I’ve been at Duke now for more than 25 years. Duke offers a number of things from performing ordinary, common procedures very well to successfully taking on very complex procedures all in the same day. Outside of work, I enjoy cycling and traveling with my wife. Dr. Turner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Vagotomy.

    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Neurosurgery

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eldad Hadar is a Neurosurgery provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Hadar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Seizures, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor

    UNC Hospital Vascular Clinic At Meadowmont

    300 Meadowmont Village Cir Ste 202, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Roque is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Roque is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor

    UNC Hospital Vascular Clinic At Meadowmont

    300 Meadowmont Village Cir Ste 202, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Claudia Testa is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Testa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. Her top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Huntington Disease, Chorea, and Movement Disorders.

    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor

    UNC Hospital Vascular Clinic At Meadowmont

    300 Meadowmont Village Cir Ste 202, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Murrow is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Murrow is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Focal Dystonia.

    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor

    UNC Hospital Vascular Clinic At Meadowmont

    300 Meadowmont Village Cir Ste 202, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hokuto Morita is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Morita has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, REM Behavior Disorder, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Ian C. Lee
    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Neurology
    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Neurology

    Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

    234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, 
    Durham, NC 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I see a spectrum of neurological disorders but specialize in Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and other disorders in which people have difficulty moving, either too much or too little. A lot of what I see are disorders that keep people from performing daily, routine activities that we don't even think of until we can't perform them anymore. I will take as much time as I need to figure out what is going on with my patients, and I value developing relationships with them as I work to diagnose and treat them. Movement disorders is one of the fields of neurology in which you can physically see the difference that changes in medication or in treatment have on your patients. For me, one of the most satisfying parts of practicing neurology is when patients come back and tell me they're able to do something they weren't able to do before – like walk without a walker or play tennis or golf. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Dysarthria, and Essential Tremor.

    Sneha Mantri
    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Advanced in Essential Tremor

    Duke Neurology Morreene Road

    932 Morreene Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I fell in love with neurology on day one of my clerkship year in medical school. To me, the opportunity to help patients and families through complex illnesses is simultaneously challenging and incredibly rewarding. I ultimately chose to sub-specialize in movement disorders because I enjoy being able to form long-term relationships with patients and families, and I'm optimistic that a disease-modifying therapy for Parkinson disease is within reach. I'm also a core faculty member of Duke's Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities, and the History of Medicine, where I develop programs to help students and trainees understand the patient's perspective, improving clinician resilience and mitigating burnout. Outside of work, I am an avid runner and cyclist, looking forward to exploring trails around the Triangle. Dr. Mantri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Supranuclear Ocular Palsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Nandan Lad
    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    Duke Spine Center - Clinic 1B/1C

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I am a neurosurgeon and researcher who focuses on surgical solutions for movement disorders and pain due to cancer, prior nerve injury, stroke, failed back surgery, limb amputation, trigeminal neuralgia and other causes. I have always been fascinated by how the brain and spinal cord works, converting a thought in your mind to a physical action or feeling. As a neurosurgeon, I get to treat people who have problems with this process. Every day, I get to help patients make dramatic improvements in their quality of life, which is greatly rewarding. At Duke, we’re lucky to have access to the latest technologies and world-class research. Our technology allows us to perform surgeries in the least invasive, most precise ways possible. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife and three young boys. Dr. Lad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Pain, Parkinson's Disease, Laminectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Advanced in Essential Tremor

    Office

    170 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nina Browner is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Browner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Secondary Parkinsonism.

    Justin T. Mhoon
    Experienced in Essential Tremor
    Experienced in Essential Tremor

    Duke Neurology South Durham

    234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, 
    Durham, NC 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neurological disorders affect both the patient and their families. I strive to provide compassionate guidance and education to make the process meaningful for both. Excellent patient centered care is the standard. Dr. Mhoon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. His top areas of expertise are Erythromelalgia, Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis, Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis, and Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis.

    Michael L. Reynolds
    Experienced in Essential Tremor
    Experienced in Essential Tremor

    Duke Neurology South Durham

    234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, 
    Durham, NC 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Reynolds is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Reynolds has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, VEXAS Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, and Stiff Person Syndrome.

    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Advanced in Essential Tremor

    Duke Neurology Morreene Road

    932 Morreene Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    As a native of North Carolina, I am passionate about providing high-quality care in the state. I believe that the patient is the center of all we do here at Duke Health. In particular, I provide neurological care for people who have movement disorders. These include conditions like tremor, Parkinson's disease, various forms of Parkinsonism, Huntington's disease, dystonia, and many others. Treatments can include a wide variety of medications, injections of botulinum toxin, and deep brain stimulation. My goal is to focus on the care of the whole person and their care partners. I strive to help alleviate all types of symptoms that can occur with movement disorders and to optimize your quality of life. I love getting to know my patients over many years together and traveling their health journey alongside them and their families. When I am away from the office, I enjoy spending time with family, exploring beautiful state of North Carolina, and supporting Duke athletics. Dr. Moore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Richard J. O'brien
    Experienced in Essential Tremor
    Experienced in Essential Tremor

    Duke Neurology Morreene Road

    932 Morreene Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I see patients with memory disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. In almost every encounter, I feel like I see two patients: the person with the disease and the person taking care of the person with the disease. The caregiver often needs as much attention as the patient because they are under a lot of stress, so I offer helpful tips, advice, encouragement, and resources. These diseases don’t have cures, so I spend a lot of time talking with caregivers, diagnosing the disease, and helping families cope. There are some medicines we use for these diseases, but their effect is fairly limited, so we also try to treat side effects, such as depression or behavioral problems. It’s a partnership between the doctor, the patient, and the family trying to keep the patient as safe, happy, and healthy as possible. I am also involved in research projects and enjoy both seeing patients and studying their diseases in the lab. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Noreen Bukhari
    Experienced in Essential Tremor
    Experienced in Essential Tremor

    Duke Neurology Morreene Road

    932 Morreene Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I specialize in treating patients with movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, tremors, dystonia, tics and cerebellar ataxia. I also apply botulinum toxin and deep brain stimulation for treating select movement disorders patients. My patients' questions and resilience inspires my research pursuits and drives me to advance therapies for movement disorders. I grew up in New York and have enjoyed settling down in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In my free time, I enjoy writing poetry, volunteering for charity work, and sightseeing. Dr. Bukhari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. Her top areas of expertise are Focal Dystonia, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Salman Ikramuddin
    Experienced in Essential Tremor
    Experienced in Essential Tremor

    Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic - Clinic 1L

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I am passionate about treating patients with cerebrovascular disease and stroke. I work to bring my best to the clinical setting and put patients at the center of everything we do. Dr. Ikramuddin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Dysarthria, Essential Tremor, Gastrostomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Stephen C. Harward
    Experienced in Essential Tremor
    Experienced in Essential Tremor

    Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic - Clinic 1L

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    As a Functional Neurosurgeon, I am excited to offer my patients today’s most innovative and cutting edge neuromodulatory therapies such as Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Focused Ultrasound (FUS or HIFU), Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS), Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS), and Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS). Common conditions that I treat include epilepsy, movement disorders (Essential Tremor, Parkinson’s Disease, and Dystonia), stroke, chronic neck/arm/leg/back pain, diabetic neuropathy, spinal cord injury, and neuropsychiatric disease (Depression and OCD). Daily I am amazed and humbled at the strength and perseverance of my patients. The conditions I treat often prove incredibly debilitating and have a huge impact on quality of life. As a father of four and an avid runner and golfer, I value the joy an active life brings. Recognizing this, I strive daily as your doctor to be readily accessible and actively engaged as a partner to you and your family on this journey. Together, we will develop creative and forward-thinking approaches to improve your quality of life. Even if surgery is not an option, my team and I are committed to helping in any way that we can. We truly believe that any benefit, even if small, is worth fighting for. Dr. Harward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Deep Brain Stimulation, and Diabetic Neuropathy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 near Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 near Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 near Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 near Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 near Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 near Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 near Chapel Hill, NC?

    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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