The 20 Best Focal Dystonia Doctors Near Me in California, US

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The 20 Best Focal Dystonia Doctors in California, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 379 doctor with experience in Focal Dystonia near California, US. Of these, 302 are Experienced, 54 are Advanced, 16 are Distinguished and 4 are Elite.

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    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 in Orange, California. Dr. Sanger is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Movement Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Sanger is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Elite in Focal Dystonia

    Pmdmg

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

    Daniel Truong is a Neurologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Truong has been practicing medicine for over 52 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Torticollis, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Elite in Focal Dystonia

    Loma Linda University Professional Office Building-Murrieta-Sun City Cardiology

    28078 Baxter Rd Ste 510, 
    Murrieta, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Khashayar Dashtipour is a Neurologist in Murrieta, California. Dr. Dashtipour is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Torticollis, Parkinson's Disease, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology
    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Lew is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lew is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Focal Dystonia.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    722 Esther Ln, 
    Redwood City, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roman Rubio is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Rubio is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Torticollis, Focal Dystonia, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, and Movement Disorders.

    Philip A. Starr
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology | Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology | Neurosurgery

    Movement Disorders Clinic

    1651 Fourth St., Suite 232, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Philip Starr is a neurosurgeon with interests in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery; surgical treatment of movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease; and the physiology of the basal ganglia (brain neurons involved in vital functions, including motor control). He finds improving the quality of patients' lives to be the greatest reward in his specialty. Starr earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed a residency in neurosurgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He completed a fellowship in surgery for movement disorders at Emory University Hospital. Starr is a member of the American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. Dr. Starr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

    Marta S. Luciano
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia

    Movement Disorders Clinic

    1651 Fourth St., Suite 232, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Marta San Luciano specializes in diagnosing and managing movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease, dystonia, essential tremor and myoclonus. She has special interests in caring for patients whose genetic background may increase their risk of Parkinson's disease and dystonia, and in developing biomarkers and measuring outcomes in movement disorders. San Luciano received her medical degree from the University of Navarra in Spain and earned a master's degree in clinical research methods from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed an internship in internal medicine at Metropolitan Hospital Center in New York and a residency in neurology at Boston University Medical Center. She also served as a clinical and research fellow in movement disorders at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in New York. In 2008, San Luciano was awarded a Clinical Research Training Fellowship by the American Academy of Neurology. She is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology, International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society and Parkinson Study Group. Dr. Luciano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Ian O. Bledsoe
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia

    Movement Disorders Clinic

    1651 Fourth St., Suite 232, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ian Bledsoe is a neurologist who cares for patients who have Parkinson's disease, tremors, ataxia, dystonia and other movement disorders. His treatments include medications, botulinum toxin injections and a surgical procedure called deep brain stimulation. Bledsoe has a special interest in dystonia, a disorder that causes involuntary movements, cramps and abnormal postures. He particularly focuses on a form of the condition that affects musicians and other patients whose work requires repetitive movements. Bledsoe's research interests include finding better treatments for dystonia and using neuroimaging – advanced image-producing technologies applied to the nervous system – to improve understanding of what causes the condition. He has also used neuroimaging to study cognitive problems associated with Parkinson's disease. Bledsoe received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He then completed a residency in neurology as well as a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology and electromyography at Stanford Health Care. At Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, he also completed a fellowship in movement disorders and a master's degree in clinical research. Bledsoe is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, and Performing Arts Medicine Association. Before attending medical school, Bledsoe earned a bachelor's degree in violin performance at Northwestern University. He continues to play and perform in his free time. Dr. Bledsoe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Ehsan M. Hadi
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Specialty Care - Mercy Physicians Plaza - San Juan, Carmichael, CA

    6555 Coyle Ave, 
    Carmichael, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    My biggest inspiration were my parents who always inculcated in me the importance of achieving the highest level of education and giving back to others.To treat the person, rather than the disease, and to improve the quality of life/care by increasing awareness and education. Dr. Hadi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and REM Behavior Disorder.

    Hoyman M. Hong
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Saint Francis Memorial Hospital

    909 Hyde St, Ste 419, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hong specializes in the diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of spinal conditions and peripheral nerve disorders. He believes in caring, compassionate, and patient centered care for his patients. Dr. Hong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Focal Dystonia, Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Chronic Pain.

    Felix A. Chen
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    1720 El Camino Real Care Center

    Burlingame, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Felix Chen is a Physiatrist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia

    Office

    2525 DuPont Dr, 
    Irvine, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitchell Brin is a Neurologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Brin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Torticollis, Focal Dystonia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Migraine, and Nerve Decompression.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michele Tagliati is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tagliati is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology

    UC Davis Neurosciences Clinic

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2100, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lin Zhang is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Zhang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Parkinson's Disease, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology

    Movement Disorders Clinic

    1651 4th St Ste 232, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jill Ostrem is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ostrem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia

    Coast Internal Medicine Consultants

    520 Superior Ave Ste 205, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neal Hermanowicz is a Neurologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Hermanowicz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Neurosurgery

    Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Mamelak is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mamelak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Prolactinoma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer O'malley is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. O'malley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Focal Dystonia, Cerebral Palsy, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chorea, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology

    Coast Internal Medicine Consultants

    520 Superior Ave Ste 205, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mindy Bixby is a Neurologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Bixby is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Focal Dystonia.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology

    Loma Linda University Neurology

    11370 Anderson St Ste B100, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Frei is a Neurologist in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Frei is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Tardive Dyskinesia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 California, 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 Focal Dystonia doctor in California, 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 Focal Dystonia doctors in California, 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 Focal Dystonia doctors in California, 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 Focal Dystonia doctor in California, 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 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 California, 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 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 California, US?

    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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