The 20 Best Focal Dystonia Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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The 20 Best Focal Dystonia Doctors in District of Columbia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Focal Dystonia near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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23 providers found
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Distinguished in Focal Dystonia
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Gw Neurology-Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Panagiotis Kassavetis is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kassavetis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Movement Disorders, Thalamotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    Privia Medical Group LLC

    4910 Massachusetts Ave NW Ste 114, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Grady is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Grady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Chronic Kidney Disease, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology

    Gw Neurology-Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elham Bayat is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bayat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

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    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Tochen is a Pediatric Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tochen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are CACH Syndrome, Stereotypic Movement Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Chorea, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yasar Torres is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Torres 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
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Rabin is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Rabin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Cerebral Palsy, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, and Kyphosis.

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

    Benning Road Primary Care And Pysician Wieght Loss PC

    1647 Benning Rd NE Ste 304, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ismail Kalokoh is an Internal Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kalokoh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Focal Dystonia, Seizures, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marianne Schuelein is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Schuelein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Focal Dystonia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Migraine, and Lafora Disease.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Gropman is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gropman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Klinefelter Syndrome, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency, MELAS Syndrome, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group Of Washington PC

    2021 K St NW Ste 210, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lynda Nwabuobi is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Nwabuobi 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, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology

    MedStar Health Neurology At MedStar Washington Hospital Center Neuroscience Center

    110 Irving St NW Ste 2B-10, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Lin is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Headache.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bennett Lavenstein is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lavenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Tourette Syndrome, Myoclonus-Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Keating is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Keating is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olga Morozova is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Morozova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Lissencephaly 2.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology

    Children's Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kuntal Sen is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Hydranencephaly, Lissencephaly 2, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chima Oluigbo is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Oluigbo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Cortical Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Seizures, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Pediatrics

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mi Shin is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency, Myelomeningocele, X-Linked Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Arthrogryposis.

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

    Privia Medical Group LLC

    4910 Massachusetts Ave NW Ste 114, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Condrell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Condrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder, and Insomnia.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Burton is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Burton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Camptocormism.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Office

    111 Michigan Ave NW Ste 1300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Fleming is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Fleming is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Dysferlinopathy, Delta-Sarcoglycanopathy, and Miyoshi Myopathy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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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