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    MediFind found 53 doctor with experience in Focal Dystonia near Stanford, CA. Of these, 45 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    53 providers found
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Neurology | Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Neurology | Neuroradiology

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      46+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Safwan Jaradeh is a Neurologist and a Neuroradiologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Jaradeh has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Dysautonomia, Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, and Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency.

      Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
      Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      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 Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Cerebral Palsy, Focal Dystonia, Chorea, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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      Advanced in Focal Dystonia
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Focal Dystonia
      Neurosurgery
      300 Pasteur Dr Rm 211, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kelly Mahaney is a Neurosurgery provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Mahaney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation, Craniosynostosis, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy.

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      Advanced in Focal Dystonia
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine
      Advanced in Focal Dystonia
      Physiatry | Pain Medicine

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ming-chih Kao is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Kao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, Shingles, and Giant Axonal Neuropathy.

      Advanced in Focal Dystonia
      Neurology
      Advanced in Focal Dystonia
      Neurology
      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Maya Katz is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Katz 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, Serotonin Syndrome, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Advanced in Focal Dystonia
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Advanced in Focal Dystonia
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Katherine Mackenzie is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Mackenzie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Tourette Syndrome, Conversion Disorder, Chorea, and Spasmus Nutans.

      Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
      General Practice
      Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
      General Practice
      722 Esther Ln, 
      Redwood City, CA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Roman Rubio is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice 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.

      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Laurice Yang is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Yang 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Dry Mouth, and Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.

      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Margaret Ferris is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Ferris has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency.

      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Hengameh Zahed-Kargaran is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Zahed-Kargaran has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are REM Behavior Disorder, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.

      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Helen Bronte-Stewart is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Bronte-Stewart 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, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Tarver is a Physiatrist in Stanford, California. Dr. Tarver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Alien Hand Syndrome, and Muscle Spasms.

      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Neurology | Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Neurology | Neuroradiology

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rebecca Miller-Kuhlmann is a Neurologist and a Neuroradiologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Miller-Kuhlmann 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, Hemiplegia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Neurosurgery

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vivek Buch is a Neurosurgery provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Buch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Seizures, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gaurav Chattree is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Chattree is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency.

      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Neurology
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Neurology

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Charlene Hu is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Cluster Headache, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Migraine.

      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Raymond Chou is a Physiatrist in Stanford, California. Dr. Chou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Frozen Shoulder, Chronic Pain, and Tendinitis.

      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jessica Ng is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Ng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency.

      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jocelyn Jiao is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Jiao has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple System Atrophy, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Experienced in Focal Dystonia
      Experienced in Focal Dystonia

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sungho Cho is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Meige Syndrome, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

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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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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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