The 20 Best Focal Dystonia Doctors Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 341 doctor with experience in Focal Dystonia near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 271 are Experienced, 51 are Advanced, 13 are Distinguished and 6 are Elite.

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    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Elite in Focal Dystonia
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    Pmdmg

    3745 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Truong is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. 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, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Torticollis, Parkinson's Disease, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Truong is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology
    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Lew is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lew 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 Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Focal Dystonia.

    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Elite in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    11370 Anderson St Ste 2400, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Khashayar Dashtipour is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Dashtipour is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Torticollis, Parkinson's Disease, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    UC Davis Neurosciences Clinic

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

    Lin Zhang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Zhang is rated as a Distinguished 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 Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.

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

    Office

    722 Esther Ln, 
    Redwood City, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Torticollis, Focal Dystonia, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Rubio is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health - Irvine

    19200 Jamboree Road, Suite 4200, 
    Irvine, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitchell Brin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Brin is rated as a Distinguished 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, Migraine, and Nerve Decompression.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology | Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology | Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Neurosurgery At San Francisco Mission Bay

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

    Philip Starr is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Starr is rated as a Distinguished 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 Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Starr is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Starr is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Movement Disorders Clinic

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

    Ian Bledsoe is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Bledsoe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Bledsoe is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology. Dr. Bledsoe is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health ALS & Neuromuscular Center

    200 South Manchester Avenue, Suite 110, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicolas Phielipp is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Phielipp is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Neurology And Pain Specialty Center

    Aliso Viejo, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Martinez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 91 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Martinez is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology and United Council For Neurologic Subspecialties - Headache Medicine.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto,, CA 
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Safwan Jaradeh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto,, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Jaradeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Dysautonomia, Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, and Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency. Dr. Jaradeh is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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

    Michele Tagliati is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tagliati is rated as a Distinguished 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 Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Movement Disorders Clinic

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

    Jill Ostrem is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ostrem is rated as a Distinguished 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, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Coast Internal Medicine Consultants

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

    Neal Hermanowicz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Hermanowicz is rated as a Distinguished 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 Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    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 practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mamelak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

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

    Jennifer O'malley is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. O'malley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 102 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Cerebral Palsy, Chorea, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

    Coast Internal Medicine Consultants

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

    Mindy Bixby is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Bixby is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Focal Dystonia.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4860 Y St # 3740, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fady Girgis is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Girgis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Internal Medicine

    Primary Care - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA

    5075 S Bradley Rd, Suite 131, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Rashiklal Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Familial Hypercholesterolemia. Dr. Patel is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Referral may be required

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

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

    Ehsan Hadi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Carmichael, California. Dr. Hadi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and REM Behavior Disorder. Dr. Hadi is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Hadi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 near Palo Alto, CA?

    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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