The 20 Best Focal Dystonia Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Focal Dystonia Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Focal Dystonia near Louisiana, US. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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35 providers found
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Julia Staisch is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Staisch 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, and Tardive Dyskinesia. Dr. Staisch is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Ochsner Lafayette General Neuroscience Center

    155 Hospital Dr, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Foreman is a Neurologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Foreman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Seizures, Essential Tremor, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Dr. Foreman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pedro Oliveira is a Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Oliveira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, Memory Loss, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Amy Jones was born and raised in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Jones earned her medical degree from the University of Mississippi in Jackson, Mississippi. Following graduation, she completed an internal medicine internship and neurology residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She then completed a clinical neurophysiology fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, with an emphasis on epilepsy/EEG. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Ochsner Neurosciences Institute - Covington

    1341 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Chehebar is a Neurologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Chehebar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Encephalitis, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Caroline Goldin is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Goldin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Neuroepithelioma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Goldin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Georgia Lea is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lea is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Secondary Parkinsonism, Movement Disorders, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    WK Pierremont Neurology Clinic

    1811 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 200, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meghan Harris is a Neurologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Harris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Migraine, Movement Disorders, and Thalamotomy.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Houghton is a Neurologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Houghton 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, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Houghton is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology

    Tulane Doctors Neurosciences - Covington

    101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 402, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Perez is a Neurologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Perez 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, Focal Dystonia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Advanced in Focal Dystonia
    Advanced in Focal Dystonia

    Southeast Neuroscience Center LLC

    128 Neuroscience Ct, 
    Gray, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Haight is a Neurologist in Gray, Louisiana. Dr. Haight is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Office

    73 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Gladney is a Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Gladney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Concussion, Migraine, Cluster Headache, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    4224 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neda Hidarilak is a Neurologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Hidarilak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Essential Tremor.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurology

    Office

    2308 E Main St Ste D, 
    New Iberia, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Oliver Achi is a Neurologist in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Achi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are REM Behavior Disorder, Cerebellar Degeneration, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, and Migraine.

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

    Roland J. Degeyter MD Apmc

    502 Haifleigh St, 
    Franklin, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roland Degeyter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Franklin, Louisiana. Dr. Degeyter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, High Cholesterol, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Enlarged Liver.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerard Dynes is a Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Dynes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Foot Drop, Essential Tremor, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Neurosurgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lora Kahn is a Neurosurgery provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Kahn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Zweig is a Neurologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Zweig 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, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Focal Dystonia
    Experienced in Focal Dystonia

    Ochsner Lafayette General Neuroscience Center

    136 Hospital Dr, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Hargrave is a Neurologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hargrave is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Dystonia. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Essential Tremor, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Hargrave is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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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