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    MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Focal Dystonia near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 29 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    41 providers found
      Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
      Distinguished in Focal Dystonia

      University Of California San Francisco

      2330 Post St, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      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
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
      Neurosurgery

      Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

      1600 Divisadero St, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Philip Starr is a Neurosurgery provider in San Francisco, California. 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.

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      Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
      Distinguished in Focal Dystonia

      Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

      400 Parnassus Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Marta San Luciano Palenzuela is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. San Luciano Palenzuela 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.

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      Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
      Distinguished in Focal Dystonia

      University Of California San Francisco

      400 Parnassus Ave, Mcb300, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ian Bledsoe is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. 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, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Arshia Sadreddin
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia

      Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

      1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 6, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Arshia Sadreddin is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Sadreddin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Supranuclear Ocular Palsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Sadreddin is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Focal Dystonia
      Advanced in Focal Dystonia

      University Of California San Francisco

      2330 Post St, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nicholas Galifianakis is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Galifianakis is rated as an Advanced 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.

      Advanced in Focal Dystonia
      Advanced in Focal Dystonia

      University Of California San Francisco

      2330 Post St, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nijee Luthra is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Luthra is rated as an Advanced 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.

      Advanced in Focal Dystonia
      Advanced in Focal Dystonia

      University Of California San Francisco

      2330 Post St, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Simon Little is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Little 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, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Advanced in Focal Dystonia
      Advanced in Focal Dystonia

      University Of California San Francisco

      2330 Post St, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Advanced in Focal Dystonia
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine
      Advanced in Focal Dystonia
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine
      1825 4th St Fl 5, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients

      Sheanhuey Ng is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Focal Dystonia, and Contracture Deformity. Dr. Ng is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Focal Dystonia
      Advanced in Focal Dystonia

      Regents Univ Of California Ucsf

      505 Parnassus Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Melanie Lising is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lising has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia

      University Of California San Francisco

      2330 Post St, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Adelyn Tu-Chan is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Tu-Chan has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Focal Dystonia, and Hemiplegia.

      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia

      University Of California San Francisco

      2330 Post St, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Chadwick Christine is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Christine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Essential Tremor.

      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia

      University Of California San Francisco

      2330 Post St, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Cameron Dietiker is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Dietiker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3.

      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia

      University Of California San Francisco

      2330 Post St, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ken Nakamura is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Nakamura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Neurology | Sleep Medicine
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Neurology | Sleep Medicine

      University Of California San Francisco

      2330 Post St, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jose-rafael Zuzuarregui is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Zuzuarregui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Secondary Parkinsonism, and REM Behavior Disorder.

      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia

      University Of California San Francisco

      2330 Post St, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Maas is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Maas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      2425 Geary Blvd, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anita Taylor is a Physiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Neuralgia, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Chronic Pain.

      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia

      University Of California Sfgh Medical Group

      1001 Potrero Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sara Lahue is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lahue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Brain Abscess, Concussion, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, and Tissue Biopsy.

      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia

      University Of California Sfgh Medical Group

      1001 Potrero Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lisa Pascual is a Physiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Pascual is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Contracture Deformity, Poliomyelitis, and Focal Dystonia.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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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