The 20 Best Focal Dystonia Doctors Near Me in carmichael, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Focal Dystonia near carmichael, CA. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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29 providers found
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    UC Davis Neurosciences Clinic

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2100, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    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 22 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. Dr. Zhang 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 
     (3.7 miles away)
    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.

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

    Sacramento Medical Center

    2025 Morse Avenue, 3rd Floor, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suketu Khandhar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Khandhar is rated as an Advanced 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 Friedreich Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Hereditary Ataxia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Khandhar is currently accepting new patients.

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

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

    6555 Coyle Ave, 
    Carmichael, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andres Pena is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Carmichael, California. Dr. Pena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome. Dr. Pena is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Pena is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    4860 Y St # 3740, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    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
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Family Medicine
    6600 Madison Ave., Suite 7, 
    Carmichael, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Champlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carmichael, California. Dr. Champlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Anal Cancer, Focal Dystonia, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Dr. Champlin is board certified in Family Medicine - Board Certified.

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

    UC Davis Medical Center

    2315 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Norika Malhado-Chang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Malhado-Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Oppenheim Dystonia, and Myoclonus-Dystonia.

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

    UC Davis Neurosciences Clinic

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2100, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristina Hart is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Tardive Dyskinesia, and REM Behavior Disorder. Dr. Hart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Referral required

    Buhler Specialty Pavilion

    2800 L Street, Suite 500, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicklesh Thakur is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Thakur 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Thakur is board certified in Neurology - Board Certified. Dr. Thakur is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Shailesh Asaikar, MD

    1111 Exposition Blvd, Bldg 700 Ste 102, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shailesh Asaikar is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Asaikar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Stereotypic Movement Disorder, Spasmus Nutans, and Zika Virus Disease. Dr. Asaikar is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Asaikar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Regents Of The Univ. Of CA

    4860 Y St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiarash Shahlaie is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Shahlaie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Seizures, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Osteotomy.

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

    Regents Of The Univ. Of CA

    4860 Y St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexandra Duffy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Duffy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, Huntington Disease, Athetosis, and Parkinson's Disease.

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

    Regents Of The Univ. Of CA

    4860 Y St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Brandman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Brandman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Brain Abscess, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2500, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nesser Ramirez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Ramirez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatrics | Physiatry
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatrics | Physiatry
    Referral may be required

    Shawna B. Arsenault, MD Private Practice

    2425 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shawna Arsenault is a Pediatrics specialist and a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Arsenault is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Myotonia Congenita. Dr. Arsenault is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Physical Med & Rehab (Sub: Pediatric Rehab Med). Dr. Arsenault is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Midtown Neurology Clinic

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2100, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vicki Wheelock is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Wheelock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Huntington Disease, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, Movement Disorders, and Hereditary Ataxia.

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

    UC Davis Neurosciences Clinic

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2100, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Apperson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Apperson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, and Tissue Biopsy.

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

    Office

    4860 Y St Ste 3850, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Dorsett is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Dorsett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses West Nile Virus Infection, Cerebral Palsy, Brown-Sequard Syndrome, and Paraplegia.

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

    Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic

    4860 Y St Ste 1700, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chris Shin is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Shin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Hydrocele.

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

    Advanced Pain Diagnostic & Solutions

    729 Sunrise Ave Ste 602, 
    Roseville, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kayvan Haddadan is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Roseville, California. Dr. Haddadan 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 Chronic Pain, Myositis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 carmichael, 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 carmichael, 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 carmichael, 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 carmichael, 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 carmichael, 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 carmichael, 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 carmichael, 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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