The 20 Best Focal Dystonia Doctors Near Me in Hartford, CT

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Focal Dystonia near Hartford, CT. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Hartford Neurology LLC

    85 Seymour St, Ste 800, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lawrence Bluth is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Bluth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Essential Tremor, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome. Dr. Bluth is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology. Dr. Bluth is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Trinity Health Of New England - Neurology

    1000 Asylum Ave, Ste 2112, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arjuna Mannam is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 39 years. Dr. Mannam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy. Dr. Mannam is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology , and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology. Dr. Mannam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Trinity Health Of New England - Neurology

    1000 Asylum Ave, Ste 2112, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nirav Sanghani is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Sanghani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Foot Drop, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Seizures. Dr. Sanghani is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology , and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology. Dr. Sanghani is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Trinity Health Of New England - Neurology

    1000 Asylum Ave, Ste 2112, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Efrat Feldman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Feldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Dr. Feldman is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology. Dr. Feldman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Trinity Health Of New England - Neurology

    1000 Asylum Ave, Ste 2112, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Veeresh Shivamurthy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Shivamurthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy. Dr. Shivamurthy is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology. Dr. Shivamurthy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Internal Medicine

    Hartford Neurology LLC

    85 Seymour St Ste 800, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Conway is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Conway is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, and Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Office

    85 Seymour St Ste 609, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bridget Walker is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced 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 Hemiplegia, Alien Hand Syndrome, Apraxia, and Dysarthria.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    UConn John Dempsey Hospital

    263 Farmington Ave, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neha Prakash is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Prakash is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    UConn John Dempsey Hospital

    263 Farmington Ave, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bernardo Rodrigues is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Rodrigues is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Hereditary Ataxia.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia

    Hartford Healthcare Movement Disorders Center

    35 Talcottville Rd Ste 6, 
    Vernon, CT 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elena Bortan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Vernon, Connecticut. Dr. Bortan is rated as a Distinguished 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 Focal Dystonia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    35 Talcottville Rd Ste 6, 
    Vernon, CT 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Duarte Machado is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Vernon, Connecticut. Dr. Machado is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Oppenheim Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    Office

    580 Cottage Grove Rd Ste 107, 
    Bloomfield, CT 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Safer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Dr. Safer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His clinical expertise encompasses Focal Dystonia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Sleep Medicine

    UConn John Dempsey Hospital

    263 Farmington Ave, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashish Adlakha is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Adlakha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Central Sleep Apnea.

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

    Sundance Outpatient Rehab Agency Corp

    406 Farmington Ave, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Clerkin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Clerkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His clinical expertise encompasses Focal Dystonia, Tenosynovitis, Tennis Elbow, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology

    Hospital For Special Care

    2150 Corbin Ave, 
    New Britain, CT 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adrian Chan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Essential Tremor.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Office

    263 Farmington Ave Fl 3, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Biju Gopalakrishnan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Gopalakrishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Secondary Parkinsonism, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Office

    5 Munson Rd, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chindhuri Selvadurai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Selvadurai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Chorea, and Athetosis.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurosurgery

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    35 Talcottville Rd, 
    Vernon, CT 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Senatus is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Vernon, Connecticut. Dr. Senatus 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 Parkinson's Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Hartford Healthcare Movement Disorders Center

    35 Talcottville Rd Ste 6, 
    Vernon, CT 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joy Demarcaida is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Vernon, Connecticut. Dr. Demarcaida is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Starling Physicians PLLC

    300 Kensington Ave, 
    New Britain, CT 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alekander Komm is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Komm is rated as an Experienced 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 Tension Headache, Migraine, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Hartford, CT?

    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 Hartford, CT?

    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 Hartford, CT?

    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 Hartford, CT?

    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 Hartford, CT?

    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 Hartford, CT?

    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 Hartford, CT?

    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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