The 20 Best Focal Dystonia Doctors in The United States

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 3461 doctor with experience in Focal Dystonia near The United States. Of these, 2779 are Experienced, 539 are Advanced, 116 are Distinguished and 21 are Elite.

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    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Elite in Focal Dystonia

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hubert Fernandez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Tardive Dyskinesia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Fernandez is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Elite in Focal Dystonia

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nutan Sharma received an AB from Stanford University, and her MD and PHD from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She competed a Neurology residency at Yale University, and a fellowship in movement disorders with Brad Hyman at MGH. She became an instructor in Neurology at Harvard medical School in 2001, attaining the rank of Associate Professor in 2011.  In 2001, Dr. Sharma established the first Dystonia Clinic for comprehensive care of patients with dystonia at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.  In 2005, the International Movement Disorders Society honored Dr. Sharma for Excellence in Basic Science. She is also director of the Collaborative Center for the study of X-linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism (XDP), which funds research and medical care for those with XDP. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Movement Disorders, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Sharma is board certified in Neurology.

    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Elite in Focal Dystonia

    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hyder Jinnah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Jinnah is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Torticollis, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Jinnah is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 1999.

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    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia

    Aurora Neuroscience Innovation

    2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 550, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Taylor Finseth is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Finseth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Camptocormism, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Conversion Disorder. Dr. Finseth is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Terence Sanger is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Sanger is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Movement Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Sanger is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia

    Neurological Sciences Center At Clarkson Doctors Building North

    4242 Farnam St., Suite 650, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mara Seier is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Seier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Supranuclear Ocular Palsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    St. Vincent Neurosurgery

    1041 North 29th Street, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Javier Echeverri is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Echeverri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Echeverri is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology

    Aurora St Luke's Medical Center

    2900 W Oklahoma Ave, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Teresa Lee is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Focal Dystonia, Essential Tremor, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Elite in Focal Dystonia

    Rush Neurology-Movement Disorders

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 755, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cynthia Comella is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Comella is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Torticollis, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Movement Disorders.

    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Elite in Focal Dystonia

    Baylor Medicine Neuropsychology

    7200 Cambridge St, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Jankovic is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Jankovic is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Torticollis, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Elite in Focal Dystonia

    University Of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute

    3113 Bellevue Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alberto Espay is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Espay is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 81 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology
    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology

    Office

    8000 Centerview Pkwy Ste 305, 
    Cordova, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Ledoux is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cordova, Tennessee. Dr. Ledoux is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Focal Dystonia, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Movement Disorders.

    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Elite in Focal Dystonia

    Office

    32255 Northwestern Hwy Ste 40, 
    Farmington Hills, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Trosch is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Dr. Trosch is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Torticollis, Focal Dystonia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Movement Disorders.

    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Elite in Focal Dystonia

    Office

    1611 S Green Rd Ste 204, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aasef Shaikh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Shaikh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brown Syndrome, Torticollis, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Elite in Focal Dystonia

    Mount Sinai Doctors

    10 Union Sq E Frnt 5, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Bressman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Bressman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Elite in Focal Dystonia

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Barbano is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Barbano is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Torticollis, Focal Dystonia, and Movement Disorders.

    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Elite in Focal Dystonia

    University Of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute

    3113 Bellevue Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abhimanyu Mahajan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Mahajan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Torticollis, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Parkinson's Disease, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Elite in Focal Dystonia

    Pmdmg

    3745 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Truong is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 52 years. Dr. Truong is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Torticollis, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Truong is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Physiatry
    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Physiatry

    Kansas City Bone And Joint Clinic

    10701 Nall Ave, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Atul Patel is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Torticollis, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Focal Dystonia.

    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Elite in Focal Dystonia

    USF Health Parkinsons Disease & Movement Disorders

    4001 E Fletcher Ave Fl 6, 
    Tampa, FL 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Hauser is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Hauser is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Tardive Dyskinesia.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Focal Dystonia?

    Focal dystonia is a disorder of the neurological system that causes muscle contractions in one area of the body, such as the face, vocal cords, neck, jaw, fingers, wrists, hands, or feet. Task-specific focal dystonia is a type of dystonia that causes muscle contractions in areas of the body associated with specific tasks, such as writer’s cramp.

    When should I see a Focal Dystonia doctor in The United States?

    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 Focal Dystonia doctor in The United States?

    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 Focal Dystonia doctors in The United States?

    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 Focal Dystonia doctors in The United States?

    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 Focal Dystonia doctor in The United States?

    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 Focal Dystonia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Focal 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 Focal Dystonia doctor in The United States?

    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 Focal 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 Focal 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 Focal Dystonia doctors in The United States?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Focal 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 Focal Dystonia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Focal 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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